Best telephoto lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S5
8 telephoto lenses that fit the Panasonic Lumix S5 (L-Mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8. At f/1.8 it is the brightest of the 8 telephoto L-Mount lenses that fit the Panasonic Lumix S5 — the full comparison is below.
One limit of this table: it lists only L-Mount lenses that mount natively on the Panasonic Lumix S5 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Panasonic Lumix S5
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 7 of the 8 lenses above (the other 1 has no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS | 413g | Weather-sealed (dust- and splash-resistant, rated to -10 °C (Panasonic)) |
| Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS | 790g | Weather-sealed (dust- and splash-resistant, rated to -10 °C (Panasonic)) |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 OIS | 985g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | 1135g | Mount gasket only |
| Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports | 1345g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS | 1570g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | 2100g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS at 413g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS at 413g — the same lens.
FAQ
What is the best telephoto lens for the Panasonic Lumix S5?
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Panasonic Lumix S5. 8 telephoto L-Mount lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these telephoto lenses fit the Panasonic Lumix S5?
Yes — every lens here is a L-Mount lens, so it fits the Panasonic Lumix S5 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Panasonic Lumix S5?
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS at 413g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS at 413g — the same lens. Weights for 7 of the 8 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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Other uses on the Panasonic Lumix S5: Wide-angle (9) Astrophotography (6) Budget (4) Landscape (5) Macro (3) Travel (7) Street (7) Low-light (14) Everyday (11) Pro standard zoom (4) Wedding & event (8) Standard prime (7) Portrait (13) Sports & action (6)
All lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S5 · the same use across mounts: Telephoto lenses for L-Mount · all cameras