Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS
Olympus
49 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZERO (Zuiko Extra-Low Reflection Optical) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.31 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.