Panasonic S S-E100
The 100mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens delivers 1:1 magnification in an exceptionally light 298g build. Its dual linear and stepping AF motors combine with full weather sealing for fast, quiet focus in challenging conditions. This lens is best for macro photographers who prioritize portability and durability when shooting detailed, life-size close-ups outdoors.
About This Lens
The 100mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens delivers 1:1 magnification in an exceptionally light 298g build. Its dual linear and stepping AF motors combine with full weather sealing for fast, quiet focus in challenging conditions. This lens is best for macro photographers who prioritize portability and durability when shooting detailed, life-size close-ups outdoors.
- Focal length 100mm
- Max aperture 2.8
- Mount L-Mount
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 298
- Af type Dual Phase Linear Motor
- Lens type macro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Dual Phase Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 204 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic S S-E100 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 18-300mm |
| Max Aperture | 2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fuji X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 92 |
| AF Type | Dual Phase Linear Motor | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | VXD linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic S S-E100 | 98.1 | 79.4 | 82.8 | 78.3 | 69.8 | 76.9 | 34.4 | 50 | 34.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.2 | 94.2 | 33.8 | 84.4 | 98.9 | 94.4 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 79.4 | 43.8 | 70 | 90.4 | 76.9 | 76.7 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 85.9 | 91.7 | 85.6 | 94.1 | 69.8 | 91 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.9 | 94.2 | 73.1 | 94.4 | 51.1 | 94.4 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.5 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 66.2 | 95.8 | 86.3 | 75.2 | 69.1 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 79.5 |
Usage Scores
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