Answers to the challenge : Lumix 100-300 vs 100-400

[@TurboNorm]

The reflection in the eye was awesome.

[@ggmtv1394]

An excellent report, entertaining, and very well done. I got just over 50% right. I have the 100-300 II on a GX9. I am amazed at the effectiveness of the dual stabilisers and it gives excellent hand held results where the subject is at least 20% of the frame.

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hey, sorry for the delay. Nice score considering I set up some traps here and there :) Yes, the dual i.s. works wonders!

[@jonathanbennett4535]

Very clear and entertaining. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I think I’ll get a 100-300 for my G9 and PEN-pl9 bodies. More compact for travel, cheaper, and I think your photos show not enough difference for my budget and travel requirements (I can always crop and sharpen a little in post!). Thanks again.

[@keithnisbet]

Some very nice photos. I enjoyed your descriptions. Every picture has a story that makes them special. I recently bought the 100-300 version ii lens because I didn’t want to invest too much but still wanted something with reach for my hikes. I do believe this lens is very good quality for the price. I’m a G9 user also and you once again make it clear how good the G9 is and how relevant the MFT system still is. We know how big the equivalent FF lenses would be at these focal lengths. Thanks.

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hey, sorry for more than a year's wait haha. How's it been going ? I hope your lens still gives you satisfaction today :)

[@OlympicOverland]

I really like the way you reviewed these Lenses, the photo comparison was excellent and very creative. Thanks for making these 2 videos, they are possibly the best review that I have seen in a long time. Keep making videos and your channel will be very popular. 👍

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hey, sorry for the (somewhate) late reply :'D As you can see I pretty much stopped posting. Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@natetheartist9]

Thank you for sharing. Wise words. I like the bird image!

J'aime votre facon de commente vos photos. Je partage votre vvision. Excellente video. Merci!

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Bonjour, merci à vous pour ce commentaire ! Ça me touche de voir que cette vidéo continue de servir à des gens :)

[@weallygood61]

Great fun - loved your video

[@AlexDD]

Super sympathic Guy, well presented, fun to view! Greets to France, Alex

[@BuildingByFaith]

Great video. I could tell the lens on all but the buzzard in the heat and the last one. I have a 100-300 and am considering getting the 100-400 for the extra reach, better stabilization and auto-focus, and higher detail, but I only have a G85, so not sure if I should spend the money on the lens or a G9.

[@camerakid3317]

Did you buy the g9 or the lens yet.

[@camerakid3317]

And which one did you get

[@BuildingByFaith]

I got the 100-400. Still have the G85. The extra reachbis nice. Zoom is way stiffer, so harder to smoothly zoom while recording.

[@theWZZA]

@@BuildingByFaith most people say spend on the lens, not the camera. You did good.

[@BuildingByFaith]

@@camerakid3317 I got the lens. I use DxO PureRaw 3 to make my G85 pictures look like they came from a nice full frame camera.

[@cokeandtwirl]

Wise words on using your gear!

[@ifilmic]

great comparison

[@alwayscool33]

What you told about bridge cameras is absolutely true. Currently I'm using a Canon SX 60 hs bridge camera and simply blown away by the results.

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Yes, these are surprising ! Sorry for the 9 month delay, oh my time flies by haha

[@mikesphotography7185]

Thank you Adrien I have the 100-300 lens looking at getting the 400 you did not mentioned its Leica glass.......have SUB

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Thank you ! Sorry for not having seen your comment sooner, I'm pretty inactive with all that's going on... Indeed, I should have mentioned this !

[@aaronramos6056]

1) 300mm 2) 400mm 3) 400mm 4) 300mm 5) 300mm 6) 400mm 7) 300mm 8) 400mm 9) 400mm 10) 300mm 11) 300mm 12) 400mm 13) 400mm 14) Lumix FZ300

[@mr.banana5967]

Generally, I hate "talking" videos. But I really like the way your speaking, that you show happieness about your pictures and the way you express yourself. Keep on pls! I'm struggeling at the moment wich lense to buy...safe 1000€ but always regretting the missing 100mm and sharpness? Or not getting the 100-400 in my small camera-bag, which I really love because I'm always able to carry it - so in fact I may shoot more with smaller lense because I have it with me. :D

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Thank you very much for your comment ! I'm touched, really :) You know, the more time passes by, the less I tend to use the 300-400mm range, even for smaller birds. The image quality gain you get from actually getting closer far surpasses having a longer zoom. I cannot give you a magical answer for this struggle, unfortunately, since I don't know you. However, I can tell you that the 100-400, with the lens hood attached, paired with a lumix G9, fits well in this amazonbasics bag (the large one) : www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Large-DSLR-Camera-Gadget/dp/B00CF5OHZ2/ref=sxin_10_ac_d_rm I always a tripod, a few other lenses, batteries, my macro diopter and a cleaning kit available with this bag. It's definitely not as small a rig that a GX80 with the 100-300 would be, but it doesn't get in my way too much. I can run, climb stuff, etc. However, it clearly shows as a photography bag. If you want to be stealthy in the street, that can be an issue. Now, I don't know your constraints or how you like to photoshoot. But if you think that the bigger size of the 100-400 could be such an issue that you would consider leaving it home, I think the 100-300 is a far better option. After all, the best equipment is the one we bring with us ! Carrying a lens that isn't top of its class is way better than owning the best, but leaving it behind. Sharpness and zoom range are a thing to consider, but really, the very first question to answer is: "Will I carry it with me each time I go take pictures?" And, of course, the price. But this is also very subjective. Some people spend 5000€ in their rig, some less than 400€, others 50 000€ and more. There are so many good reasons to fit in any of these budgets lol. But there's definitely a lot you can do with 1000€.

[@garybrown9719]

@@adrienschmouker4854 great answer I will subscribe

[@stevemountain7279]

Got two wrong. The lizard and the butterfly. Nonetheless your video has helped me decide… the 100 - 300 is to be part exchanged for the Leica!

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hi ! Thank you for your comment, I'm glad this video still helps people after so long :D I still got my 100-400 as of today, and it's going strong :) I use it with an OM-1 and it works wonderfully. I think you won't be disappointed !

[@erwinmayer5033]

Hi Adrien, excellent comparison between the two lenses; excellent quiz and very entertaining presentation of the solution, thank you very much!! I 100% agree with your bottomline that the equipment alone does not make good pictures, it is always the photographer. Anyway I made the observation on myself that the average quality of the results has improved with the quality of the gear I use, however when I look at some of my older shots I am pleasantly surprised occasionally (and I had a PAna FZ159...). Of course I cannot live up to your standards, but I find it enjoyable to use better equipment and take lots of pics! Actually I own the 100-300mm (the cheaper one...) and I am considering buying the 100-400mm; I would be tempted by the bigger zoom range and the goodies you so nicely describe in your video, but on the other side I am somewhat hesitant because of the price and the weight! BR. and again my compliments to two excellent videos!

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Thank you very much for your humbling comment, and sorry for my delay. I've not been very active here with all that's going on... Glad this video still helps some people in making their choice! "I cannot live up to your standards" Don't beat yourself up! As long as you have time to put into this fabulous hobby, you will improve and get better pictures each time :) Someone in another comment said there is a collar for the 100-300. Had I known that I might not have bought the 100-400, but I'm not going to go back now haha. If the weight (and substancial increase in size) can be a problem, I invite you to rent a copy for a week end, and see if it suits you, that way you don't spend much to know which one you prefer ! :)

[@allenthomas4280]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Do you think the difference in quality is worth the added price?

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Thank you for your answer. I would say the difference in image quality is not quite enough to justify the price bump, but when you add the other features that make your life way easier on the 400 (portrait mode, autofocus range switch and shifted tripod mount to have a nice balance), then it's worth it in my opinion.

[@HamiltonSRink]

The best camera is the one you have with you. The affordable bridge zoom camera definitely serves. I have an FZ2500. For my use I turn down the sharpening almost all the way. Sony play memories software to process the JPGs. Do Not save the improved JPG back onto the same SD card and reinstall in the Lumix camera. The saved Sony modified JPGs cause problems in the Lumix camera. Save the JPGs elsewhere. The results are worth the hassle!

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Couldn't agree more. Spending thoushands in gear you are affraid to use is just not worth it. Bridges even from a few years ago are really capable ! That's quite the recipe you have there !

[@HamiltonSRink]

@@adrienschmouker4854 I agree! I have an a7r2 and the 24-105 f4 G lens. Incredible IQ. FZ2500 not as good IQ for sure. However, more fun to operate, and with Sony Play Memories software retouching, nearly as good IQ out to 13x19 inches! I also have the G9 Lumix. with the Leica 15 1.7 lens I get less C.A. but otherwise similar IQ.

[@adrienschmouker4854]

@@HamiltonSRink Yes, it's amazing what we can do with software nowadays.

[@geriesandmann4485]

Maybe you did not notice, but the funny thing is that I see a sort of ‘light shadow’ which looks like a big bird head in the picture you took of the bird of prey in very hot conditiones. I wonder if you ‘see’ it also. Very nice video all together and I will look in the 100-300 mm. Thank you. And...nice music🍀

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hoo I did not see that ! But now you say that it's obvious hahaha! Thank you for your comment :)

[@johnjon1823]

I had 9 right and since I also caught the odd one as odd, that makes 10 out of 14 correct, and in HD that's not bad.

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hey, sorry for the delay. Great job! I tried to make it very difficult :)

[@schmoukerclement3927]

Awesome video, bro !

[@adrienschmouker4854]

thxbro

[@wcbibb]

I had a 100-300mm with a G7. I bought a G9 and a Leica-Panasonic 100-400mm. I gave the G7 and 100-300mm to my son. The more expensive lens has many advantages. But the 100-300mm has many advantages.

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Hi, sorry ffor the delay. Couldn't have said it better, both have many advantages !

[@NeoDon1]

USE Lumnar Neo to erase the power lines with one click

[@650thunderbird]

Good video, mate!

[@adrienschmouker4854]

Thank you very much ! Glad you liked it :)