The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is the longer of the two lenses at 314mm. The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR with a length of 222mm, is 92mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC also has a larger diameter of 116mm compared to the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR's 98mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR weighs 1435g, which means it is 415g (22%) lighter than the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC which has a weight of 1850g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a focal range of 100-400mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has a focal range of 150-400mm and 2.7X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 300-800mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
