Olympus 100-400mm Lens Review

Lens review of the new Olympus M.Zuiko 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS.

[@johndawson4843]

I think this video clearly shows what this lens can do when its in the hands of a wildlife photographer. Great video with some great shots.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks much John!

[@ernestpile8665]

With this lens, I just started a new wish list. Great closeup shots. Thanks.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Hey Ernest. Great to hear from you. Thanks so much for your comments!

[@davidblack2632]

Great photos and mini review. I always love your photos.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Greatly appreciated David!

[@davidblack2632]

@@ftaylorsmith I ended up pre-ordering the lens today.

[@stephenfox5133]

Amazing. Great images and no waffle. Thanks for your efforts.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Much appreciated Stephen!

[@fleetingdays]

Outstanding! We love Olympus! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌞🌞

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks & I agree!

[@davemullin466]

Thanks for the review Frank, thats very impressive!

[@ftaylorsmith]

My pleasure!

[@jeroen2082]

I'm impressed by the results this lens is giving. It's been out of stock within hours in the Netherlands from the launch till now. A few stores have it in stock now. So hopefully I will be getting one in the near future.

[@ftaylorsmith]

I too am very impressed with it. You won't be disappointed...

[@ridealongwithrandy]

Amazing photos, great work Frank! I pulled the plug today and ordered the 100-400, I have to wait 2 weeks, but that is OK, I need it for the spring time critters. I use the Spider Holster system, and will have 1 EM1X with the 40-150 pro on one hip, and the other "X" will have the 100-400 on the other hip!

[@ftaylorsmith]

That's outstanding! I look forward to seeing the results...

[@MarlinRoth]

Incredible photos!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks buddy!

[@haljohnston1558]

Great Review Frank, just cant wait for my on order unit to arrive, I am in Canada, Been on order with sizable deposit since last june and getting Irish impatient! Keep up the great work, and hope to get to say hello next time I am in Allentown ( formewr Mack Truck Employee)

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thank you! I hope it shows up soon. Give a shout the next time in A-town...

[@gekkehenkie297]

Same experience. A great lens

[@koolkutz7]

Looks a great value-for-money lens Frank. Those insect macro shots are impressive.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks much!

[@robb8773]

I love the micro 4/3's system! I have a EM1 Mark III with a few Pro lenes.

[@ftaylorsmith]

The best!

[@smkunder1]

Love the video, do you think this lens only does well in good light, with this aperture range?

[@onlydailyimagesasucomt4224]

Nice footage, thanks Also I'm using this lens.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks! I hope you are enjoying it...

[@TXTundra-ex8bw]

Beautiful pictures I’m excited about this lens thank you for sharing. Sub

[@ftaylorsmith]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MrGranderson69]

Great photos. Settings would be helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrGranderson69]

Sorry now see settings!

[@ftaylorsmith]

Thanks much Glen!

[@rinzevnrossum]

It makes two of us👏

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Frank, long time m43 shooter here and also have a channel. I am curious any way to get a loaner copy of this lens with teleconverters? I shoot 800mm + and want to review a copy of this setup. People been asking me if I have used this lens, now way of knowing without spending some money to get it to me. USA based here.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Not sure at this time. As you probably know, they are going through some changes....

[@whynotdecor7810]

I agree the 300mm F-4 is sharper. Waiting on 150-400 1.4 to see how it does.

[@stuartnelson3202]

Was that going to be 1.4? I thought it was 4 point something...

[@MDMiller60]

Is this the same video as presented in the "Olympus Demo" yesterday? If not how do I see a recording of yesterday's seminar. It won't let me in.

[@ftaylorsmith]

I'm not sure?

[@ianus5978]

Hello, how much better would a panasonic g80 + olympus 100-400 image quality be compared to a panasonic fz300?

[@koolkutz7]

I have owned both cameras & the G80 has the edge for image quality which is noticeable at higher ISO settings and low light. However the FZ300 is a great little all-rounder for wildlife photos & 4K video, especially with that constant F2.8 aperture thru the zoom range. Good to day trips when you want to travel light.

[@Mary-iv2gg]

Frank, this lens or 300 pro? Trying to decide.

[@ftaylorsmith]

Tough question. The 300 is slightly sharper and faster. However, I really like the versatility of the zoom.

[@whynotdecor7810]

Did not use an extender with it?

[@ftaylorsmith]

I did not.

[@stehlealexander]

Sigma Lens with Oly branding to bring money to Olympus bevor sell the photographic part. Thats why there is no synch IS!!! What a shame!!!

[@rinzevnrossum]

Absolutely nonsense.