Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Members Share Posted January 9 Press release: Panasonic Announces its Newest S Series Lens at CES 2024 The LUMIX S-E100 is the world’s smallest and lightest* medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens Las Vegas, NV (January 8, 2024) – Panasonic is pleased to introduce the brand new LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO (S-E100) lens based on the L-Mount system standard. Compact and lightweight to match the camera body, the S-E100 lens joins the LUMIX S Series lineup which is designed to address the demand for accessible yet professional grade photography gear. With a new optical design and a newly developed Dual Phase linear motor, the S-E100 is the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens, weighing approximately 298 grams. It boasts high resolution, stunning bokeh unique to macro lenses, excellent depth in expression, and fast focusing in a chassis matched to our existing F/1.8 series of lenses. At the same time, its compact nature ensures excellent mobility outdoors and in other shooting locations. In addition to close proximity photography, the S-E100 also produces impressive portraits and images unique to medium-telephoto lenses, with support for fast autofocusing and bright F/2.8 aperture. Following increased demand for video capabilities, the S-E100 produces high-quality video content through silent operation with optically corrected focus breathing. This is due to the newly developed linear focus motor and micro-step aperture control. These features allow for smooth exposure change and the ability to choose between linear or nonlinear focus ring settings. By providing cutting edge, improved performance and mobility for camera enthusiasts and professionals, LUMIX aims to create a new digital mirrorless camera market. Main Features 1. The World’s Smallest and Lightest* Medium-Telephoto Fixed Focal Length Macro Lens A more compact structure thanks to an optical design, featuring a new Double Focus System, three aspherical lenses and a newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor with a new actuator. Suitable for use in a wide range of situations due to its excellent mobility, whether it’s close proximity photography, natural photos and portraits, or faster paced action, unique to medium telephoto lenses. 2. High Resolution and Outstanding Photographic Performance Boasts high resolution and elaborate photographic performance in every area, from the center of the image to its edges. Captures every detail of the subject while creating bokeh unique to medium-telephoto macro lenses. 3. Optimal Video Functionality for Video Production Offers silent operation thanks to a newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor. Suppresses focus breathing, in which the angle of view changes, caused by movements in the focus position. 4. Fast Autofocus performance for expanded capabilities • Newly developed Dual Phase Linear Autofocus motor enables speed and precision for faster action tracking in both Photo and Video uses. Ultra-High precision manual focus sensor allows for unparalleled manual focus precision, even when working at 1:1 macro. 5. Unified Design and rendering Designed to match our exiting F/1.8 series of lenses, the S-E100 allows photographers and videographers to maintain a unified experience from 18mm – 100mm with matched size, filter threads, and similar weight. Image renders has been tuned within this series of lenses to produce unified color regardless of which lens is used. The LUMIX S-E100 lens will be available at valued channel partners at the end of January 2024 for $999.99 MSRP. _______________ * As of January 9, 2024. Among interchangeable lenses for AF compatible full-frame mirrorless cameras, and macro lenses with a magnification ratio of 1:1 with a focal length of 90mm or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Specs: Lens type - Prime lens Max Format size - 35mm FF Focal length - 100 mm Image stabilization - No Lens mount - L-Mount Aperture Maximum aperture - F2.8 Minimum aperture - F22 Aperture ring - No Number of diaphragm blades - 9 Optics Elements - 13 Groups - 11 Special elements / coatings: 3 ASPH, 2 UED, 1 ED Focus Minimum focus - 0.20 m (8.03″) Maximum magnification - 1× Autofocus - Yes Motor type - Linear Motor Full time manual - No Focus method - Internal Distance scale - No DoF scale - No Focus distance limiter - Yes Physical Weight - 298g (0.66 lb) Diameter - 74mm (2.91″) Length - 82mm (3.23″) Sealing - Yes Colour - Black Filter thread - 67mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Quote The Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro is a short telephoto portrait lens with 1:1 macro capabilities. The crazy thing about this lens is its less than 4 inches long and weighs less than 300g. Using internal focusing with two focus groups and a newly redesigned motor, this lens features outstanding performance as both a portrait telephoto or a macro lens. This is probably the best lens Lumix has designed in their S series of prime lenses. It's a must own for the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Quote Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro - Review w/ Panasonic S5 II 0:00 Intro 0:37 100mm focal length 1:09 Size, weight, build quality 2:31 Control elements 3:38 Optical quality w/ S5 II 5:34 Profile corrections 5:45 Bokeh 6:22 Macro 6:54 Autofocus 7:29 Focus breathing 7:40 S5 II IBIS at 100mm 8:03 96 MP High-res mode on S5 II 8:21 Summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Quote Review of the NEW Lumix 100mm f2.8 Macro lens. This is the smallest AF macro lens on the market right now. It is the same as all other S line Lumix lenses and it delivers matching excellent optical quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Quote Panasonic’s new Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 is an innovative medium telephoto lens, with macro capabilities and a compact form factor. In this video, Nick tests out the photo and video performance of Panasonic's new lens. 0:00 Intro 0:44 Key Specs 1:25 Performance & Sample Images 1:44 Focusing & Stabilization 2:28 Switches & Ring 3:04 Final Thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 9 Author Members Share Posted January 9 Quote My Panasonic Lumix S 100mm Macro lens review! 00:00 - Lumix S 100mm introduction and rivals 01:37 - Lumix S 100mm design and controls 02:40 - Lumix S 100mm autofocus 03:08 - Lumix S 100mm bokeh balls and rendering vs 85mm f1.8 04:10 - Lumix S 100mm macro quality 1:1 06:08 - Lumix S 100mm focus breathing 06:42 - Lumix S 100mm focus stacking 08:44 - Lumix S 100mm portrait quality vs 85mm f1.8 10:05 - Lumix S 100mm landscape quality 10:53 - Lumix S 100mm sample images and verdict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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