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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus OIS

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Focal length
100–400 mm
Aperture
f/5–6.3
Weight
1120 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
130 cm
Length
205.7 mm

Successor: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II

At a Glance

This super-telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds spans 100-400 mm, an equivalent of 200-800 mm. It has optical stabilization, a weather-sealed build, a focus limit switch and teleconverter compatibility. The minimum focus distance is 1.3 m at 1:3.57 (0.28x) magnification. It weighs 1.12 kg and suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,120 g (2.47 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
130 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28Γ—)
Length
205.7 mm (8.1 in)
Diameter
86 mm (3.39 in)
Released
September 2020

Manufacturer data: olympus-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS fit?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 200-800 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 ISOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS IIPanasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OISPanasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
Focal length100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm
Max. aperturef/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/4-6.3f/4-6.3
Weight1,120 g1,125 g985 g985 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance130 cm130 cm130 cm130 cm
Length205.7 mm205.6 mm171.5 mm171.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS: FAQ

Does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS have autofocus?

Yes, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS has autofocus.

Does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS weigh?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS weighs 1,120 g. It is 205.7 mm long with a diameter of 86 mm.

What filter size does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS use?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 130 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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