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The new Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm f\/2.8 Macro lens offers a 1:1 magnification for L-mount full-frame cameras while being the lightest and smallest lens in its category on the market (300g\/0.66lbs, 82mm long). For $999, the lens offers quick AF with the newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor (DPLM), a minimum focus distance of 20.4cm, a 67mm filter thread, and dust\/splash\/freeze resistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

As a long-time Panasonic<\/a> user, I have to admit the LUMIX S series of affordable full-frame f\/1.8 prime lenses (18, 24, 35, 50, and 85mm) is a nice lens set that combines good image quality with compact size and weight at an affordable price. You can check our review of the LUMIX S 85mm f\/1.8<\/a> in case you missed it. Why am I talking about these lenses? Well, Panasonic just announced a new L-mount prime lens that, size-wise, fits in line with these primes. Let\u2019s take a look at the new LUMIX S 100mm f\/2.8 Macro lens.<\/p>\n\n

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Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm f\/2.8 Macro lens. Credit: CineD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm f\/2.8 Macro lens \u2013 small and lightweight, but no OIS<\/h2>\n\n

Panasonic\u2019s main focus when designing the new 100mm macro lens was to make it as light and compact as possible while keeping the aperture at f\/2.8. Thanks to the optical structure with three aspherical elements, the engineers managed to keep the lens roughly the size of the other LUMIX S prime lenses, which is quite an achievement in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n

With a weight of 300g and the dimensions of \u03a673.6 x 82.0mm, the new lens is much smaller and lighter than the existing competition throughout all mirrorless mounts. In fact, Panasonic claims the new LUMIX S 100mm f\/2.8 macro is the world\u2019s smallest and lightest macro lens (for full-frame mirrorless cameras with AF, 1:1 magnification, and focal length of 90mm or more).<\/p><321660-mzed-course\/>\n\n

The compact size comes with one trade-off and that is the lack of optical stabilization. With Panasonic cameras having one of the best in-body image stabilization (IBIS) systems out there, I think it is a bearable trade-off, to be honest.<\/p>\n\n

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Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm f\/2.8 Macro comparison. Credit: CineD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Quick AF and 1:1 macro magnification<\/h2>\n\n

The closest focusing distance is 20.4cm (from the sensor plane) and the lens features a 1:1 life-size magnification. There are 9 diaphragm blades and the aperture is available between f\/2.8 and f\/22. Panasonic further claims the lens shows very little focus breathing, which is especially useful in video for focus racking, for example.<\/p>\n\n

When it comes to autofocus performance, Panasonic told us the lens features a newly designed (and patented) dual-phase linear motor (DPLM). Thanks to dual-phase drive and dual-face magnet, this technology promises to realize 3 times the output of a conventional linear motor while keeping the high speed and high precision of linear motors.<\/p>\n\n

To further fit seamlessly into the LUMIX S prime lens series, on top of the same dimensions, the new 100mm macro also features the same 67mm filter thread. The good thing is that the lens features a dust- and splash-resistant design, and it can be used at temperatures as low as -10\u00b0C (14\u00b0F).<\/p>\n\n

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Panasonic LUMIX S family of lenses. Credit. CineD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Panasonic LUMIX S 100 – key specs<\/h2>\n\n