Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Professional telephoto zoom with optical stabilization, weather sealing for Wildlife, sports, telephoto macro photography.

Super telephoto zoom lens f5.0-6.3 mft
Wildlife
Wildlife
Sports
Sports

Lens Review: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS is a versatile super telephoto zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering an impressive 200-800mm equivalent focal length range. Its optical image stabilization provides up to 3 stops of compensation, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. The lens features a robust weather-sealed construction, ensuring reliability in various shooting conditions. Its advanced optical design includes multiple special elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-quality images across the zoom range. Additionally, the lens is compatible with Olympus's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, extending its reach up to 1600mm equivalent.

Specifications

Lens type
Super telephoto zoom lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
100-400 mm (200-800 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
Yes (3 stops)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
F5.0-6.3
Minimum aperture
F22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
21 elements in 15 groups (including 4 ED, 2 HR, and 2 Super HR elements)
Minimum focusing distance
1.3 m (4.27 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.57x (35mm equivalent)
Filter size
72 mm
Dimensions
86.4 mm (diameter) x 205.7 mm (length)
Weight
1,120 g (2.47 lbs)
Weather sealing
Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant
Usage
wildlife, sports, landscape, travel

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Mindre tåtelsmygare / Essex Skipper / Thymelicus lineola

Mindre tåtelsmygare / Essex Skipper / Thymelicus lineola

by Be-ÅkLa

Luktgräsfjäril / Ringlet / Aphantopus hyperantus

Luktgräsfjäril / Ringlet / Aphantopus hyperantus

by Be-ÅkLa

P7201449

P7201449

by afreeman13b

P7071924

P7071924

by afreeman13b

P7092098

P7092098

by afreeman13b

P7092108

P7092108

by afreeman13b

Gänsegeier - Gorges du Verdon

Gänsegeier - Gorges du Verdon

by moni-h

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

by moni-h

Crepuscular rays beyond the skerries

Crepuscular rays beyond the skerries

by chris_thomson_1274

Crepuscular rays beyond the skerries

Crepuscular rays beyond the skerries

by chris_thomson_1274

Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

by AchimOWL

Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

by AchimOWL

Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

by AchimOWL

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

by AchimOWL

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

by AchimOWL

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

by AchimOWL

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

Reh (Capreolus capreolus) am Waldrand - Wildlife

by AchimOWL

Männliches Schwarzkehlchen (Saxicola rubicola) im Weinberg

Männliches Schwarzkehlchen (Saxicola rubicola) im Weinberg

by AchimOWL

Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur)

Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur)

by AchimOWL

Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur)

Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur)

by AchimOWL