OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS For Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Outdoor Bird Wildlife, Weather Sealed Design, Telephoto Compatible with Teleconverter
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Features
- Compact, lightweight zoom lens for shooting in the 200-800mm 35mm equivalent telephoto range
- Worry-free Dust and Splashproof Construction
- In-Lens Image Stabilization with 3 EV Steps At 800mm 35mm equivalent
- Minimum Shooting Distance 1.3m
- Compatible with MC-14 x1.4 teleconverter, MC-20 x2.0 teleconverter
- Image stabilization: Optical
- Optical zoom: 4.0 multiplier_x
Description
Compact, lightweight zoom lens for shooting in the 200-800mm 35mm equivalent telephoto range.
Compatible Mountings: Micro Four Thirds
Aspect Ratio: 43
Supported File Format: JPEG
Image Stabilization: Optical
Maximum Focal Length: 400 Millimeters
Optical Zoom: 4 x
Maximum Aperture: 6.3 f
Expanded ISO Minimum: 100
Brand: OM System
Model Name: M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens
Brand: OM System
Model Name: M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens
Built-In Media: Lens Cap, Rear Cap, Lens Hood
Are Batteries Included: No
Model Number: V315070BW000
Global Trade Identification Number: 55
UPC: 050332193208
Item Type Name: Super telephoto lens.
Item Height: 3.4 inches
Manufacturer: Olympus
Warranty Description: 1 Year Manufacturer
Display Type: LCD
Shooting Modes: Landscape
Digital-Still: Yes
Movie Mode: Yes
Image Capture Type: Stills & Video
Compatible Mountings: Micro Four Thirds
Image stabilization: Optical
Maximum Aperture: 6.3 f
Expanded ISO Minimum: 100
Photo Sensor Size: Full Frame (35mm)
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/4000 seconds
Form Factor: Mirrorless
Color: Black
Item Weight: 1.12 Grams
Compatible Devices: Olympus OM-D, Olympus PEN
Aperture modes: f5.0 - f6.3
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Mount Type: Micro Four Thirds
Minimum Aperture: 6.3
Number of Batteries: 1 12V batteries required.
Has Image Stabilization: Yes
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Aspect Ratio: 43
File Format: JPEG
Maximum Focal Length: 400 Millimeters
Optical Zoom: 4 x
Lens Type: Telephoto
Zoom: Optical Zoom
Camera Lens: 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens
Minimum Focal Length: 100 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View: 3.1 Degrees
Focal Length Description: Super Telephoto Zoom 100 - 400mm
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Photo Filter Thread Size: 72 Millimeters
Photo Filter Size: 72 Millimeters
Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi
Auto Focus Technology: Contrast Detection
Focus Features: Hybrid
Focus Type: Auto/Manual
Autofocus: Yes
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Single
I had been considering getting a 100-400 lens for a while, but it was hard to justify. I already have the first generation 100-300, and picture quality aside, how much of a difference would it be to go to 400? Factor in the teleconverter options for the Olympus lens and it becomes easier to justify going to 560 (1.4x400) or 800 (2x400). I bought this lens and the 1.4 teleconverter, figuring it would be easier to use and less detrimental to picture quality than the 2x teleconverter. Owning a Panasonic G9, the first concern is how well the Olympus would work with it. Some reviewers say it's fine, others say the Panasonic 100-400 works so much better. With the Olympus 100-400 on its own the G9 seemed to perform just fine. I didn't notice any slow focusing or missed shots due to camera shake, even on an overcast day without much light. On this same overcast day I then added the 1.4 teleconverter and didn't find the lens any more difficult to use, other than finding a shot when fully zoomed. To know for sure, I also tried a Panasonic 100-400, and didn't notice any obvious advantages. I am sure shooting style can make a big difference in noticing how well a camera pairs to a particular lens, but for my amateur, handheld bird shots, I didn't have problems with either lens. It's hard to make comparisons with fast moving birds, but I did a test with the more stable moon. For this test not only did the 560 mm equivalent focal length better fill the sensor than the 300 mm lens, but it looked so much better. After seeing the difference in picture quality the cost was easy to justify, even without the reach of the teleconverters. The Olympus with and without the teleconverter and the Panasonic 100-400 were all clearly superior to the 100-300. I also found that the Olympus with and without the teleconverter looked better than the Panasonic. There are many reviews and posts comparing these lenses, with conclusions supporting one or the other, so pick either lens and there is ample documentation to show you made the right choice. Between lens copy variation, camera type and settings, and shooting style, there are plenty of reasons why one may work better for one person than another. For me, my simple moon test (which is repeated regularly looking for eclipses and such) showed the Olympus worked better, and in other testing the Panasonic did not show an advantage, other than size and weight, so I went with the long reach of the Olympus. In full disclosure, I wanted justification for the Olympus because of the teleconverter option, and in my case it did appear to look better. I experimented with the electronic teleconverter built into the G9 and cropping from both brands of 100-400 and the 100-300, but found that the 1.4x teleconverter pictures of the moon looked slightly better than the resized versions without the teleconverter. An undeniable advantage of the Panasonic lens is the size and weight, but it's not as much as specifications initially show. Sure, it's lighter, and that doesn't change, but its length does. The Panasonic is shorter than the Olympus when it is retracted and extended, but it is shorter by 1.5" retracted, and only a little over a half inch when extended. In other words, when at full zoom, the Panasonic is almost the same length as the Olympus. This is an aspect of the size that needs to be considered, though there is no doubt that retracted it more easily fits into a bag. The zoom length may also be related to the oft reported stiffness of the Panasonic zoom ring. The Olympus extends about 2 3/8", while the Panasonic extends about 2 7/8". That greater extension while zooming the Panasonic may account for the greater effort to twist its zoom ring compared to the Olympus. The handle is easily removed from the Olympus by loosening the finger screw and rotating the handle until it can slide off. This makes the lens feel much smaller, but it should still be held firmly with your hand, and not be support only by the camera's lens mount. length retracted; length extended; lens extension Panasonic 6 5/8", 17 cm; 9 5/8", 24.5 cm; 3", 7.5 cm Olympus 8", 20.5 cm; 10 3/8", 26.5 cm; 2 3/8", 6 cm I also found the Olympus focus ring to be easier to turn. This may seem trivial, but these large lenses require extra support, so it can be awkward to have a firm hold on the lens with a light touch on the focus ring. The Olympus focus ring is light enough that a free finger can easily focus on the bird among the leaves without shaking the camera, unlike the Panasonic which requires greater effort. The build quality of the Olympus feels great, and of course the all metal construction of the Panasonic lens does, too. I have read a few complaints about the durability of the Panasonic lens, but the one I tried was used, graded as "acceptable", and well worn, but still seemed to work as designed without any noticeable degradation to the lens mount or focus speed. Based on my short experience with the Panasonic, testing a copy that appears to have been used for a few years, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if it were my choice. Several people with Panasonic cameras have also commented on the tightness of the lens mount. Yes, the Panasonic 100-400 feels a little more snug on the G9 than the Olympus 100-400, but I have other Panasonic lenses that are looser than this Olympus, and my tightest mounting lens is an Olympus 60 mm, so in my experience one brand isn't clearly better in this regard. The copy of the 1.4 teleconverter I have fits tighter to the camera than the Olympus lens does, so lens fit is even less of an issue, but for me it isn't an issue at all, either way. I was attentive to this when trying out the lens, and did notice some very (very) light clunking, but found most often it was related to the extended part of the zoom making a slight movement as I walked. The end of the Panasonic lens, though its extension is longer as previously noted, feels a little tighter in this regard. I thought when I tried these lenses that they would feel absolutely huge, but after acquiring the Panasonic 10-25, which was larger than all of my other lenses, and so good that it rarely leaves my camera, I didn't find them to be ridiculously large, at least when retracted. Fully zoomed, yes, they start to look pretty big, and all of these lenses, including the aforementioned 10-25, may make you wonder why you are using a micro four thirds camera (of course, you know that full frame lenses with comparable zoom would weigh even more). The Panasonic does come closer to the size that you might think a super zoom would be on a micro four thirds, and might tempt you into thinking it's a lens attached to your camera, but with the Olympus there is not doubt, it's a camera attached to your lens. This review should have been posted nearly a year ago, and now that I am finally getting around to it, I see there is a newer version of the Panasonic 100-400, which of course brings on another bout of "did I get the right lens?" With my initial investigation, I think I still would have bought the Olympus. The new Panasonic is shorter than the first generation when extended, which of course provides a size advantage, and also may address the zoom ring stiffness as I described above. A huge benefit of the 2nd generation is the ability to use teleconverters, but on the video I saw, the zoom range is limited with the teleconverters attached to prevent the lens elements from bumping into the teleconverter! This means the new Panasonic lens is not fully compatible with the teleconverters, and uses a switch to limit range to avoid mechanical interference. The Olympus can be fully zoomed in and out with the teleconverter. I like to leave the teleconverter on, and certainly wouldn't want to remove my lens to remove the teleconverter if the subject was filling the frame too much and I couldn't move. So, based on a couple of press releases, I still choose the Olympus.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023 by S. King S. King
Style: Single
I think this is a great lens for the price. This would be the next logical step up from a 45-150 kit lens for your micro 4/3 camera if you're into wildlife photography, or maybe you want to get some closeup portraits of animals. The pictures are sharp, it's not too bulky or heavy, and it has incredible reach. I typically use the MC-14 1.4x teleconvertor giving me 1120mm full frame equivalent focal length. The light weight coupled with the image stabilization means I have no problem shooting by hand at max zoom. Just mind your shutter speed. Image quality is very good. Better than I expected to be able to achieve, especially with the teleconvertor. It's not the sharpest lens in the world, but it's less than $1000 and plenty good enough for professional quality pictures. You just won't be making insane crops with this lens. You'll still want to get close even with the long reach. Light can be a problem. It is a very slow lens, so cloud cover will have you shooting high ISO. You won't be shooting owls at dusk. Luckily, I live in Arizona so light is very abundant. I think Micro 4/3 has a ton of advantages for wild life photographers looking to be more adventurous. The cameras are small and the crop factor gets you a ton of reach. I frequently hike with this lens. You don't need to haul around a giant tripod and gimbal. Some people are into finding a spot, setting up camp, and waiting for the action, but I much prefer to hike around and snap what I encounter. This is the lens for that. If you couple this lens with a used camera, you can really get into wildlife portrait photography for under two grand, which I don't think is that bad. Quality-wise, the lens feels durable and well made. It just feels like an expensive product in your hand. The zoom ring feels smooth, the switches feel high quality, and everything about it is functional. Weather sealing seems to have held up. I took it out in the rain on one trip and got caught in a downpour. I haven't had any issues. Overall, I'll highly recommend this lens to anyone looking to get into bird or wildlife photography.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024 by Dan Dan
Style: Single
I bought this telephoto for my LUMIX G9, so I could have a lighter telephoto for my micro 4/3rds. And it doesn’t disappoint at all! The zoom on it and focus is pretty great in capturing amazing shots, as long as they aren’t moving. However, the focus speed with this lens and the camera I use is pretty slow, so you can’t capture that bird flying in the air. I’ve attached some images to show image quality, and for my purposes it does outstanding work! Overall, I think this is a great addition to your camera kit if you are looking for something to zoom in at 400 mm range using a micro 4/3rds.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by James James
Style: Single
Fantastic lens! Autofocus is fast with my Em5iii. Images are very sharp too in the correct light. Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by Kyle Bailey