OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PROvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
300mm / F4
600mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
100-400mm / F5-6.3
200-800mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II suits you better
- Weight145g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO227mm long × 92.5mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II205.6mm long × 86.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 300mm | 100mm | +200mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 400mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F6.3 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.4m | 1.3m | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.29× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.27kg | 1.13kg | +145g |
| Length | 227mm | 205.6mm | +21.4mm |
| Diameter | 92.5mm | 86.4mm | +6.1mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2016 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
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