Perfectly timed for the recommencement of expedition cruises and safari trips, Olympus has released the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f5.0-6.3 IS lens, an ultra-compact, lightweight super-telephoto zoom lens.
Covering a broad telephoto focal length of 200-800mm equivalent, the Micro Four Thirds-compliant lens features the same dustproof and splashproof performance as the M.Zuiko PRO lens series, and, when paired with the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20, delivers up to 1600mm equivalent super-telephoto shooting.
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This new 100-400mm f5.0-6.3 lens also offers superior autofocus performance, even handheld, while in-lens image stabilization ensures the optimal shooting experience, whether you’re capturing a whale breaching or a leopard on the prowl. Despite its impressive equivalent focal length, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f5.0-6.3 IS lens is compact and lightweight, with a length of 205.7mm, a weight of 1,120 grams, and a filter diameter of 72 mm.
The closest focusing distance across the entire zoom range is 1.3m and the maximum image magnification is 0.57×1, allowing superb telemacro performance when photographing small subjects such as insects and flowers. Focus Stacking is also supported offering an alternative for landscape shooting.
The optical system of the new Olympus lens features a combination of four ED lenses for suppressing color bleeding, two Super HR lenses, and two HR lenses for bright, clear depictive performance to the edges of the image across the entire zoom range. ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating is used to reduce ghosting and flaring, for clear image quality, even in poor, backlit conditions, while extensive hermetic sealing on the entire lens barrel delivers the same high level of dustproof and splashproof performance as the M.Zuiko PRO series for peace of mind when shooting in any environment.
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A rear focus system is employed to drive this lightweight focusing lens, for fast, high-precision autofocus performance. This lens is also equipped with four functional switches, designed to support handheld shooting, including a Focus Limiter switch for AF operation, allowing for quick focusing and comfortable shooting.
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