Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS
Delivering an equivalent 200-800mm reach in a lightweight design, this lens makes handheld super-telephoto shooting practical for Micro Four Thirds users. The bundle adds immediate value with included filters, a flexible tripod, and a full cleaning kit, enhancing its out-of-the-box utility. It is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need extreme focal length without the bulk of larger sensor systems.
Focal length 100-400mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Micro Four Thirds
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 2309 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
42 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (3rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.3 kg / 5.1 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2309 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS | 53.7 | 55.5 | 3.2 | 62.6 | 21 | 55.9 | 88 | 16.5 | 83.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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