Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
p.1 #1Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Feel free to post your images taken with any version of this lens.
I don't own one now, but had several of the older version years ago. Mine gave me images that looked as good as those taken with the 300 f4 lenses that I owned.
Being that the quality of the images was so close between the two, I preferred the zoom simply for the versatility of different focal lengths.
I don't own one now, but had several of the older version years ago. Mine gave me images that looked as good as those taken with the 300 f4 lenses that I owned.
Being that the quality of the images was so close between the two, I preferred the zoom simply for the versatility of different focal lengths.
E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/8.0 1/1000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.3 1/250s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.3 1/2500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/8.0 1/1000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
Oct 26, 2025 at 08:02 PM
p.1 #5Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
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E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/8.0 1/1000s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 300mm f/6.3 1/2000s 5000 ISO 0.0 EV
E-M1MarkII LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.3 1/400s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
Oct 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
p.1 #6Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
p.1 #7Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
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E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.7 1/2000s 3200 ISO +1.5 EV
Oct 29, 2025 at 09:12 PM
p.1 #8Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
p.1 #9Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 30, 2025 at 02:04 PM
p.1 #10Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Oct 30, 2025 at 02:05 PM
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p.1 #14Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
OM Digital Solutions OM-1 + OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
OM Digital Solutions OM-1 + OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII + OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Jan 19, 2026 at 06:59 AM
p.1 #15Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Always late to the party! 
There are some very impressive images posted to this thread.
Here are a few of mine captured with the 100-400mm -- both version 1 & 2, as noted in the Exif.
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There are some very impressive images posted to this thread.
Here are a few of mine captured with the 100-400mm -- both version 1 & 2, as noted in the Exif.
Greg
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E-M1X OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 138mm f/5.6 1/2000s 400 ISO -0.7 EV
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OM-1 OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 210mm f/6.3 1/400s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV
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OM-1 OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/8.0 1/1000s 200 ISO -1.0 EV
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OM-1 OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.3 1/4000s 5000 ISO -0.3 EV
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E-M1X OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 285mm f/7.1 1/4000s 500 ISO -0.7 EV
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E-M1X OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 169mm f/6.3 1/3200s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
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OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.3 1/1600s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV
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OM-1 OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 200mm f/5.9 1/3200s 1250 ISO +1.0 EV
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OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 227mm f/6.3 1/3200s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV
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OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 186mm f/5.9 1/25s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
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OM-1 OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 300mm f/6.3 1/640s 1600 ISO +0.3 EV
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OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 236mm f/6.1 1/30s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV
Jan 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM
p.1 #16Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Fantastic images @gmccroskery! I see that some images are from 100-400mk1 and some from mk2. Can't see any noticeable difference between the IQ of the two in this reduced size but do you notice anything in the RAW files? The mk1 lenses are down to really good prices now a days so I was wondering may be I should stop chasing after the mk2. I don't even shoot that much, but "good to have".
Jan 21, 2026 at 01:29 PM
p.1 #17Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
Amol Thorat wrote:
Fantastic images @gmccroskery@! I see that some images are from 100-400mk1 and some from mk2. Can't see any noticeable difference between the IQ of the two in this reduced size but do you notice anything in the RAW files? The mk1 lenses are down to really good prices now a days so I was wondering may be I should stop chasing after the mk2. I don't even shoot that much, but "good to have".
Thank you for the very nice comment on my images, Amol.
In answer to your question. I bought the Mk ll version primarily for the 'Synch IS' upgrade. I also feel that it may have a very slight edge in subject acquisition speed -- and I do like the redesigned tripod collar, but that is a small issue.
That said, I did some careful indoor sharpness comparisons (on tripod, wireless shutter release, etc.) between the two and see no difference. If there is any it's not enough to matter in my opinion -- both are very sharp.
If you are not in a huge rush, within the next week or so, I plan to list my old lens on the Buy & Sell Forum here. I meant to do this much earlier, but holidays and personal issues got in the way -- and I've been dragging my feet. My older lens is in mint condition, other than a couple very minor small scuffs on the tripod collar foot, and has lens hood, caps, and original box. I'm thinking a price around the $750 + PP fees.
Thanks again, and keep an eye on the Buy & Sell Forum listings.
Fantastic images @gmccroskery@! I see that some images are from 100-400mk1 and some from mk2. Can't see any noticeable difference between the IQ of the two in this reduced size but do you notice anything in the RAW files? The mk1 lenses are down to really good prices now a days so I was wondering may be I should stop chasing after the mk2. I don't even shoot that much, but "good to have".
Thank you for the very nice comment on my images, Amol.
In answer to your question. I bought the Mk ll version primarily for the 'Synch IS' upgrade. I also feel that it may have a very slight edge in subject acquisition speed -- and I do like the redesigned tripod collar, but that is a small issue.
That said, I did some careful indoor sharpness comparisons (on tripod, wireless shutter release, etc.) between the two and see no difference. If there is any it's not enough to matter in my opinion -- both are very sharp.
If you are not in a huge rush, within the next week or so, I plan to list my old lens on the Buy & Sell Forum here. I meant to do this much earlier, but holidays and personal issues got in the way -- and I've been dragging my feet. My older lens is in mint condition, other than a couple very minor small scuffs on the tripod collar foot, and has lens hood, caps, and original box. I'm thinking a price around the $750 + PP fees.
Thanks again, and keep an eye on the Buy & Sell Forum listings.
Jan 21, 2026 at 09:36 PM
p.1 #18Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
I recently moved to the Pacific Northwest from California and picked up an OM-1 Mark II with the 100–400mm for the weather sealing and lightweight nature of the setup. So far, the ergonomics, autofocus, and battery life have been excellent. It complements my Canon R10 and RF 100–400 nicely, but as a newcomer to Micro Four Thirds I’m still exploring the best techniques to get the most out of the system. Here are a few of my favorite shots thus far.
American Kestral
Mount Hood
Bald Eagle Perched
Spotted Towhee
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American Kestral
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Mount Hood
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Bald Eagle Perched
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Spotted Towhee
OM-1MarkII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 lens 400mm f/6.3 1/640s 5000 ISO -0.3 EV
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:43 PM
p.1 #19Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
With 2x TC
OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 + MC-20 lens 800mm f/13.0 1/250s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 + MC-20 lens 800mm f/13.0 1/250s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 13, 2026 at 05:37 PM
p.1 #20Olympus/OM 100-400 image thread
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OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 + MC-14 lens 560mm f/9.0 1/1000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 23, 2026 at 11:46 PM