Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens is faster by 1.7 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens is lighter by 1049g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens goes wider (17mm vs 100mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS reaches further (400mm vs 17mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens | M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 17mm (wider) | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/5.0 |
| Weight g | 71 (lighter) | 1120 |
| Filter mm | 37 | 72 |
| Length mm | 22.0 | 206.0 |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | 86.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | 0.17 (closer focusing) |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
A pancake 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 71 g and is 22 mm long.
Pros
- Tiny at 71 g
- Pancake size
- Close focus 0.2 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- Slow autofocus by current standards
- Not weather sealed
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
A stabilized 200-800mm-equivalent super-telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 1,120 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Huge 800mm equivalent reach
- Lens stabilization with Sync IS
- Dust and splash resistant
- Teleconverter use is possible
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Heavy at about 1,120 g
- Soft at the long end wide open