Incredible image expression - no matter the distance.

Sharp detail from 100 to 500mm

Exceptional image quality from 100mm to 500mm, faithfully capturing fine details across the frame. At 500mm, the lens offers dramatic compression effects while maintaining clarity. Well-suited for everything from the intricate lines of vehicles to the delicate textures of birds and wildlife. Additionally, with the Hybrid Zoom feature^*, you can extend your zoom range up to 1,562mm^** for both photos and videos.

^*This function combines optical zoom and crop zoom, allowing you to extend the telephoto range using only the zoom ring without changing the focal length at the wide-end.

^**Compatible with the DC-S1M2, S1M2ES, S5M2, S5M2X and S9. When using the DC-S1RM2, the maximum focal length is 2,105mm. The maximum focal length varies depending on the camera model. Please update the DC-S5M2 to firmware version 3.2 and the DC-S5M2X to version 2.2.

Up to 1000mm with teleconverters

Compatible with the optional 1.4x (DMW-STC14) and 2.0x (DMW-STC20) teleconverters, this lens extends your focal length to 700mm^* or even 1000mm^**. Even at these extended focal lengths, the compact setup allows handheld shooting without a tripod, making it ideal for dynamic telephotography in the field.

^*Use of the teleconverter reduces the effective aperture by one f/stop (DMW-STC14) or two f/stops (DMW-STC20).

^**When a teleconverter is attached, the focal length of this lens is limited to 150–500mm.

Beautiful bokeh that enhances your subject

Beautiful bokeh is one of the true pleasures of telephoto photography. This lens delivers a smooth transition from in-focus to out-of-focus areas, creating a natural sense of depth and rich texture. Its precision-engineered optics minimize edge outlining, vignetting, and double-line blur, producing stunning bokeh that highlights your subject with clarity and impact.

Capture beauty at your feet

Not just for distant subjects, this ultra-telephoto zoom lens also makes it easy to capture beauty close up. With the closest focusing distance of 0.8m^* at the wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.36x^** at the telephoto end, it's ideal for everything from blooming flowers to butterflies that land nearby.

^*0.8m (at focal length 100mm), 1.5m (at focal length 500mm)

^**0.16x (at focal length 100mm), 0.36x (at focal length 500mm)

S 100-500 F5-7.1 lens construction

Longer focal lengths tend to introduce chromatic aberration, which can reduce contrast and cause colour bleeding. That’s why the lens has a carefully optimised arrangement of two UED (Ultra Extra-low Dispersion) and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements. The UED elements offer even lower dispersion than ED elements, delivering performance close to that of fluorite. This combination effectively corrects axial chromatic aberration, ensuring sharp, high-contrast results.

S 100-500 F5-7.1 MTF chart

Offering outstanding sharpness and resolution throughout the entire zoom range, this lens delivers uncompromising image quality.

・For lenses that are capable of compensating distortion, the horizontal axis shows the distance from the centre of the corrected image.

Tight-smooth Ring

The new tight-smooth ring lets you adjust the zoom ring's feel for optimal control. From delicate framing to fast zooming, you can achieve the precise handling you need while preventing unintended zoom movements.

Focus Switch

The focus switch lets you choose between FULL and LIMIT settings to streamline focusing and respond instantly to fast-moving subjects.

O.I.S. Switch

Switch between O.I.S. modes to match your shooting style. MODE 1 is ideal for general shooting, while MODE 2 is optimised for panning shots, automatically detecting and compensating for the direction of motion.

Customizable Focus Ring

The focus ring can be used as a control ring,^* allowing you to assign key functions such as aperture and exposure compensation.

^*Compatible with the DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2 and DC-S1M2ES. Please update the DC-S1RM2 to firmware version 1.2.

Direction of Ring Rotation

You can change the rotation direction of the focus ring to match your preferred operating style.^*

^*Compatible with the DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2 and DC-S1M2ES. Please update the DC-S1RM2 to firmware version 1.2.

Focus Button (Fn Button)

The lens also features a Focus button that lets you quickly access assigned functions such as Hybrid Zoom^*, which smoothly extends your telephoto range.

^*This function combines optical zoom and crop zoom, allowing you to extend the telephoto range using only the zoom ring without changing the focal length at the wide-end.