OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 ISvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
100-400mm / F5-6.3
200-800mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
50-200mm / F2.8
100-400mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO suits you better
- Brightness1.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 78cm
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 IS205.7mm long × 86.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO225.8mm long × 91.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 50mm | +50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 200mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F2.8 | 1.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.3m | 78cm | +0.52m |
| Max magnification | 0.29× | 0.25× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.12kg | 1.08kg | +45g |
| Length | 205.7mm | 225.8mm | −20.1mm |
| Diameter | 86.4mm | 91.4mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 77mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO.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
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
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