Carry the Power of 500mm Anywhere
Ideal for capturing distant subjects, like wildlife or sports scenes, without a tripod -- this 500mm ultra-telephoto zoom lens offers excellent handling and outstanding image quality with a fast Dual Phase Linear Motor, all in a compact (196mm) design and a dust- and splash-resistant body.
Sharp Detail Across the Frame
Exceptional image quality from 100mm to 500mm faithfully captures 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.
Zoom up to 1000mm With Teleconverters
Focal length to 700mm* and up to 1000mm* with compatible 1.4x (DMW-STC14) and 2.0x (DMW-STC20) teleconverters (sold separately). A compact set up for dynamic handheld telephotography.
*Use of the teleconverter reduces the effective aperture by one f/stop (DMW-STC14) or two f/stops (DMW-STC20).
Beautiful Bokeh That Enhances Your Subject
Smooth transition from in-focus to out-of-focus area creates a natural sense of depth and rich texture. Precision-engineered optics minimize edge outlining, vignetting and double-line blur, producing stunning bokeh that highlights your subject with clarity and impact.
Capture Beauty Up Close
Capture beauty within reach with a 0.8m* closest focusing distance and up to 0.36x** magnification at the telephoto end, ideal for blooming flowers to nearby butterflies.
*0.8m (at focal length 100mm), 1.5m (at focal length 500mm)
**0.16x (at focal length 100mm), 0.36x (at focal length 500mm).
Up to 7 Stops* of Image Stabilization & Dual I.S.
Optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) and Dual I.S. 2 work with the camera’s B.I.S. to deliver up to 7 stops* of compensation for steady handheld shooting without hand-shake blur.
*Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=500mm. When DC-S1RM2 is used.]
Responsive Controls for Every Shooting Situation
Assign favorites to the customizable focus ring or focus button (Fn button) for instant access. Switch O.I.S. modes or adjust zoom manually for smooth and stable telephoto shots. Bundled tripod mount allows lens rotation between horizontal and vertical positions without moving the tripod head.
Lens Construction Fueled by Japanese Technology
A carefully optimized arrangement of two UED (Ultra Extra-low Dispersion) and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements prevent chromatic aberrations and avoids reduced contrast and color bleeding. This combination effectively corrects axial chromatic aberration, ensuring sharp, high-contrast results.