OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 9 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, against 7 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II.
- Closest focus: 0.90 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II, against 1.30 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.
- Max magnification: 0.29× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, against 0.18× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II.
- Weight: 423 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II, against 1,125 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II or M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II for its aperture blades, max magnification, optical stabilisation and weather sealed.
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II for its closest focus and weight.
On paper the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II wins more rows (4 to 2); if the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,499.99 new | $549.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 100–400mm | 75–300mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 200–800mm equivalent | 150–600mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/5–6.3 | f/4.8–6.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 21 / 15 | 18 / 13 |
| Aperture blades | 9 (best) | 7 |
| Closest focus | 1.30 m | 0.90 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.29× (best) | 0.18× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (MSC) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes (best) | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes (best) | No |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,125 g | 423 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 86.4 × 205.6 mm | 69 × 116.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.
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