Panasonic debuts LUMIX S-E100 small and light medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens

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LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO (S-E100)

Panasonic announced the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO (S-E100) L-mount lens, with a new optical design and a newly developed Dual Phase linear motor. The company claims the S-E100 is the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens, weighing approximately 298 grams. The LUMIX S-E100 lens will be available at channel partners at the end of January 2024 for $999.99 MSRP

Main features

The LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO (S-E100)  features a new Double Focus System, three aspherical lenses, and a newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor with a new actuator. Other claims:

    • Boasts high resolution and elaborate photographic performance in every area, from the center of the image to its edges.
    • 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.
    • Newly developed Dual Phase Linear Autofocus motor enables speed and precision for real-time action tracking in both Photo and Video.
    • Ultra-high precision manual focus sensor allows for unparalleled manual focus precision, even when working at 1:1 macro
    • Designed to match the existing F/1.8 series of lenses, the S-E100 allows photographers and videographers to maintain a unified experience from 18mm to 100mm with matched size, filter threads, and similar weight.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.