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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO 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 ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO is faster by 1.7 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO is lighter by 240g.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO goes wider (40mm vs 100mm).
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS reaches further (400mm vs 150mm).
Specification comparison
Spec M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
Brand Olympus Olympus
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 40-150mm (wider) 100-400mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/5.0
Weight g 880 (lighter) 1120
Filter mm 72 72
Length mm 160.0 206.0
Diameter mm 79.0 86.0
Min focus m 0.7 0.17 (closer focusing)
Stabilized n/a Yes

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

A weather-sealed 80-300mm-equivalent telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 880 g, takes 72mm filters and supports Olympus teleconverters.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Weather-sealed build
  • Teleconverter support
  • Manual-focus clutch

Cons

  • Not stabilized itself
  • Heavier than other MFT lenses

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

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