Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-300mm at f/5.0 for the Olympus OM mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 100-300mm f/5 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 100-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5?
At 100-300mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100–300mm | 6.9–20.4° | 8.2–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150–450mm | 4.6–13.7° | 5.5–16.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 200–600mm | 3.4–10.3° | 4.1–12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5 use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5?
It zooms across 100-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 100-300mm f/5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–13.7° horizontal and 5.5–16.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 200–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–10.3° horizontal and 4.1–12.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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