Carry the power of 500mm anywhere
An 500mm ultra-telephoto zoom lens that’s ready to go wherever you are. As the longest in the LUMIX S series,* it offers excellent handling and outstanding image quality, ideal for capturing distant subjects like elusive birds, wildlife, or sports scenes where tripods aren’t allowed. With the optional 2x teleconverter (DMW-STC20), you can reach an impressive 1000mm focal length.
*As of September 2025, among LUMIX S Series interchangeable lenses.
Sharp detail from 100 to 500mm
Exceptional image quality from 100mm to 500mm, faithfully capturing fine details across the frame. At 500mm, the lens offers dramatic compression effects while maintaining clarity. Well-suited for everything from the intricate lines of vehicles to the delicate textures of birds and wildlife.
Additionally, with the Hybrid Zoom feature*, you can extend your zoom range up to 1,562mm** for both photos and videos.
*This function combines optical zoom and crop zoom, allowing you to extend the telephoto range using only the zoom ring without changing the focal length at the wide-end. **Compatible with the DC-S1M2, S1M2ES, S5M2, S5M2X and S9. When using the DC-S1RM2, the maximum focal length is 2,105mm. The maximum focal length varies depending on the camera model. Please update the DC-S5M2 to firmware version 3.2 and the DC-S5M2X to version 2.2.
Up to 1000mm with teleconverters
Compatible with the optional 1.4x (DMW-STC14) and 2.0x (DMW-STC20) teleconverters, this lens extends your focal length to 700mm* or even 1000mm*. Even at these extended focal lengths, the compact setup allows handheld shooting without a tripod, making it ideal for dynamic telephotography in the field.
*Use of the teleconverter reduces the effective aperture by one f/stop (DMW-STC14) or two f/stops (DMW-STC20).
**When a teleconverter is attached, the focal length of this lens is limited to 150–500mm.
Beautiful bokeh that enhances your subject
Beautiful bokeh is one of the true pleasures of telephoto photography. This lens delivers a smooth transition from in-focus to out-of-focus areas, creating a natural sense of depth and rich texture. Its precision-engineered optics minimize edge outlining, vignetting, and double-line blur, producing stunning bokeh that highlights your subject with clarity and impact.
Capture beauty at your feet
Not just for distant subjects, this ultra-telephoto zoom lens also makes it easy to capture beauty close up. With the closest focusing distance of 0.8m* at the wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.36x** at the telephoto end, it''s ideal for everything from blooming flowers to butterflies that land nearby.
*0.8m (at focal length 100mm), 1.5m (at focal length 500mm)
**0.16x (at focal length 100mm), 0.36x (at focal length 500mm)
