Along with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama), Olympus has also officially announced the new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens. It is a super telephoto zoom that is equivalent to 200-800mm when attached to a Micro Four Thirds body, featuring 21 elements, including ED, Super HR and HR glass, as well as a 9-blade aperture, image stabilizer, minimum focus distance (at all focal lengths) of just 1.3 meters, and the maximum magnification of 0.17x at wide-angle and 0.57x at full telephoto and weather sealed. This new lens costs $1,499, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | FourThirds | |
| Focal length | 100–400 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 3 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F5–6.3 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 21 | |
| Groups | 15 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 4 ED, 2 Super HR, 2 HR elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.17 m (6.69″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.57× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1120 g (2.47 lb) | |
| Diameter | 86 mm (3.39″) | |
| Length | 206 mm (8.11″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
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|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | check price | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
| Olympus ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS | check price | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
See also 2020 Olympus Lens Deals