OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System
69 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm

Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm

Sony
71 Overall Score

Scores

Landscape
OM System
90
Sony
54
Portrait
OM System
43
Sony
82
Video Cinema
OM System
73
Sony
80
Professional
OM System
70
Sony
80
Macro
OM System
79
Sony
62
Wildlife Sports
OM System
65
Sony
75
Travel
OM System
73
Sony
42
Budget
OM System
72
Sony
65
Street
OM System
55
Sony
71

Specifications

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PROSony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min12 mm400 mm
Focal Length Max100 mm400 mm
Elements1717
Groups1123
Aspherical Elements3★0
ED Elements5★1
CoatingZ Coating NanoNano AR Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/2.8
Min Aperturef/4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades711★
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
Formatmicro-four-thirdsfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.56 kg★2.89 kg
Filter Thread72 mm41 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusXD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm★2.70 m
Max Magnification0.3x0.52x★

Pros & Cons

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (67th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile

Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average macro (31st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO is $11,598 cheaper (9.3x less).

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.049score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm0.005score per dollar

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO offers 9.8x better value for money

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Adorama
$1,400
B&H Photo
$1,400
Newegg
$1,500
Amazon
$1,600
Best Buy
$1,600

Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm

Amazon
$12,998
Adorama
$12,998

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO wins 5 specs while Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm wins 4.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscape

Sony G Master SEL400F28GM 400mm Better at:

StreetPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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