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

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.