OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS IIvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
100-400mm / F5-6.3
200-800mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm / F3.5-6.3
24-400mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II suits you better
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight670g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-200mm 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 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II205.6mm long × 86.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.399.7mm long × 77.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 12mm | +88mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 200mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F3.5 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.3m | 22cm | +1.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.29× | 0.23× | +0.06x |
| Weight | 1.13kg | 455g | +670g |
| Length | 205.6mm | 99.7mm | +105.9mm |
| Diameter | 86.4mm | 77.5mm | +8.9mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | — | 2024 | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
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