Panasonic has unveiled the Lumix 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S., its most powerful zoom lens yet for full-frame L-mount cameras. Designed for both stills and video, the new optic introduces a host of firsts for the Lumix S lineup, including a new zoom tension ring and what Panasonic calls an “industry-leading” optical image stabilization system.
The newly designed OIS unit, which Panasonic says will enhance shake reduction and improve actuator responsiveness, promises up to 7 stops of image stabilization. There is also a new OIS mode switch for flicking between general shooting, or a dedicated panning mode – where the lens should automatically detect and compensate for the direction of the panning motion.
