OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
MFT cameras .
What type of photography is the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Micro Four Thirds mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II, the Olympus ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS.
Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II has a maximum diameter of 86mm and a total length of 206mm when not extended. It weighs 1300g / 45.9 oz .
Check the size of the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II when attached to MFT cameras :
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II Size
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II has a filter thread of 72mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II:
You can also check All Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses with 72mm Filter Thread Size
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II Lens Top View
Focal Range
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 200-800mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
Teleconverter Compatibility
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II changes below:
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II
The OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II with a weather-sealed camera body such as the OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 .
Optical Image Stabilization
The OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II's stabilization system is effective up to 3.5 stops .
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 206mm and a weight of 1300g, the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II Tripod Collar
Zoom Method
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.57x with a minimum focusing distance of 1.3m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.57x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 100mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f22 at 400mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
100mm
F5
F22
400mm
F6.3
F22
Optical Formula
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
4 ED 2 Super HR 2 HR elements flourine coating
Optical Construction of the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II
Lens Hood
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
What's in the Box of OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II:
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II Lens (Micro Four Thirds) LH-76D Lens Hood LC-72D Lens Cap LR-2 Rear Cap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II .
Body Colour
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II is available in Black color.
OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.
Top Alternatives of OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II in Other Lens Mounts
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