M.Zuiko DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, Super Telephoto Zoom, Suitable for all MFT Cameras (Olympus OM-D & PEN Models, Panasonic G-Series), Black

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This sees the maximum aperture drop down to f/7.1 at the long end of the zoom, but pair the lens with either the EOS R5 or R6 (both featuring Canon's next-generation In-Body Image Stabilization), and with the RF 100-500mm you can increase the amount of IS stops from 5-stops to 6-stops when the lens and camera IS combined. Optical highlights include five ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and one Super ED element, for minimizing chromatic aberrations. Super-fast and virtually silent autofocus is based on twin linear motors, and there’s a highly effective 5-stop image stabilizer with automatic panning detection. For most - and true for me - the MC-14 is far more usable than the MC-20. That said, using either with a variable zoom does make things more challenging. I would explore more with the MC-14 before I would consider the MC-20 with that zoom. Especially at the long end, you aren't working with much light to begin with, so it may be that the extra ISO to get a higher shutter speed may not be worth the image quality compromise - that is a balance each shooter has to make for themselves. Roll compensation is available with the image stabilization function of the body, along with the pitch and yaw image stabilization function of the lens. Of course there will be discussion and that is natural. But you know what, it's best to not get involved and just concentrate on the kit that you have nailing the best pictures you can with a smile on your face. You should always be happy with what you have and make the best of it. If you can afford it then you will love it, if not then you will love your other Olympus kit.

Panther fan Maybe it would have flopped, but it would have been an interesting product nonetheless and in line with the m4/3 philosophy. Lenses such as the 35-100 f/2, which were able to combine fast apertures and excellent I.Q. are gems. Stuff like that was innovative and exciting. Red-tailed Laughingthrush, Olympus E-M1 III, M.Zuiko 100-400mm/5.0-6.3 IS, 100mm, ISO 1600, f/5, 1/13s, handheld A 100-400mm lens lets you push a little further than the standard professional focal length of 70-200mm, and also offers more flexibility than a 500mm prime. They tend to be more affordable than these types of lenses, too, though with an understandable trade-off in terms of raw sharpness. A 100-400mm is more for versatility than getting the absolute sharpest picture possible, so bear that in mind going in. Disclaimer: Photographs are for your personal use ONLY. By opening the link, you agree that you will use the photos solely for your personal use and that you will not distribute or otherwise use them without the author’s permission.This guy reminds me of the School Teacher who's end of term report condemns the pupil with feint praise.

When used with an optional teleconverter, the focal range is increased up to 1,120mm with the M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 and up to 1600mm with the 2x Teleconverter MC-20. Autofocus in this version and the Nikon F-mount version is rapid and practically silent, while the image quality is competitive with the own-brand versions. What tips it over into the Canon camp though is the fact that the rotational direction of the zoom ring is the same as it is in own-brand lenses, meaning it slots into an existing collection more naturally. MyReality: ok, I might have misunderstood you, I thought you were trying to downsize both the body and the lens. I assumed you were also using something like the Sigma 150-600. If you are happy with the Canon 70-300mm, then sure, just adapt it to an EOS M body, given you are ok with the lens selection. Atmospheric effects will reduce the sharpness and contrast of images shot over long distances. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, 100-400mm at 400mm, 1/1000sec at f/7.1, ISO 200The optical stabilisation on the Olympus lens has a rating of 3 stops of compensation (CIPA), which goes down to 2 or 1.5 when using the 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverters. There isn’t an official rating for the Panasonic lens on its own. Using IBIS (1 axis) and the IS of the Olympus lens with the E-M1 III didn’t improve the performance. https://www.lenstip.com/144.1-article-Olympus_M.Zuiko_Digital_ED_100-400_mm_f_5.0-6.3_IS__%E2%80%93_first_impressions_Introduction.html It can be used with the MC-14 and MC-20 teleconverters to give a maximum focal length of 1120mm and 1600mm

Chromatic aberrations, typically seen as purple or blue fringes along contrasty edges, are not really a problem with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens, as shown in the examples below. Light Fall-off and Distortion We test lenses using both real world sample images and lab tests. Our lab tests are carried out scientifically in controlled conditions using the Imatest testing suite, which consists of custom charts and analysis software that measures resolution in line widths/picture height, a measurement widely used in lens and camera testing. We find the combination of lab and real-word testing works best, as each reveals different qualities and characteristics.

The first difference is the fastest aperture: the M.Zuiko goes from f/5 at 100mm to f/6.3 at 400mm. The Panasonic starts from f/4 and shares the same aperture at 400mm.