Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Super Telephoto Zoom Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS is a powerful yet compact super telephoto zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. It is an outstanding choice for tourists in Japan interested in wildlife, birding, and capturing distant details, as it provides an incredible equivalent focal length range of 200mm to 800mm in 35mm format.

Despite its massive reach, this lens is designed to be highly portable and features a durable, splash-proof, and dustproof construction (IPX1). It includes in-lens Image Stabilization for clearer handheld shots and offers superb telemacro capability, making it a highly versatile tool for any long-distance subject.

Quick Highlights:

• Extreme super telephoto reach equivalent to 200mm to 800mm.
• Compatible with MC-20 teleconverter for up to 1600mm equivalent.
• Effective telemacro shooting with 0.57x equivalent maximum magnification.
• Equipped with in-lens Image Stabilization (3-stop compensation).
• Protection Class 1 (IPX1) splash-proof and dustproof construction.
• Relatively compact and lightweight (1,120g) for its reach.

Product Details / Description:

This lens allows Micro Four Thirds users to achieve truly massive magnification, perfect for capturing elusive subjects like wild birds or distant vistas of Mount Fuji. The long focal length range covers everything from portrait-telephoto to extreme super-telephoto, providing flexibility across various shooting scenarios.

About the Product

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS features an optical construction of 21 elements in 15 groups, including multiple specialized elements (4 ED, 2 Super HR, and 2 HR lenses) to effectively suppress chromatic aberration and ensure high-resolution images across the zoom range.

A key feature is the powerful in-lens Image Stabilization (VCM mechanism), providing up to 3 stops of compensation (CIPA standards). While it does not support 5-axis sync IS, the in-lens stabilization is crucial for handheld shooting at the extremely long 800mm equivalent focal length.

The lens maintains a minimum focusing distance of 1.3m across the zoom range, allowing for telemacro shooting with a maximum magnification equivalent to 0.57x, ideal for detailed close-ups from a safe distance. The lens comes with a removable tripod mount for stable shooting at max zoom and is protected by IPX1-equivalent sealing when paired with a splash-proof body.

Key Features

• Massive 200mm to 800mm equivalent focal length range.
• In-lens Image Stabilization (3 stops) for handheld stability.
• Splash-proof (IPX1) and dustproof mechanism.
• Close minimum focusing distance (1.3m) with high magnification.
• High-speed Imager AF (MSC) for quick performance.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Focal Length (Actual)	100-400mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv.)	200-800mm
Lens Construction	21 elements in 15 groups
Maximum Aperture Ratio	F5.0 (at 100mm) – F6.3 (at 400mm)
Minimum Focusing Distance	1.3 meters
Maximum Magnification (35mm Equiv.)	0.57x (at Tele)
Filter Size	72mm
Mass	1,120g (excluding tripod mount)

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens
• Protective UV Filter (Pre-installed)
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Removable Tripod Mount
• Soft Case/Pouch

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Birdwatching and wildlife photography in Japanese parks and forests.
• Capturing far-off distant scenes, such as islands or mountain peaks.
• Sports and action photography where the subject is far away.
• Telemacro shots of insects or small subjects from a safe distance.
• Any situation requiring maximum reach and distance compression.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support readily available.
• Accept international credit cards for easy booking.
• No requirement for a Japanese phone number for contact.
• Offer convenient delivery directly to your hotel or Airbnb.
• Easy and stress-free return process tailored for travelers.

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

How does this lens achieve an 800mm equivalent focal length?

The physical focal length is 100-400mm. Since the Micro Four Thirds sensor has a 2x crop factor, this lens provides an angle of view equivalent to a 200mm to 800mm lens on a full-frame camera, giving you exceptional reach.

What happens if I attach the MC-20 teleconverter?

If you attach the Olympus MC-20 (2x) teleconverter, the lens becomes equivalent to a 400mm to 1600mm lens in 35mm format. The maximum aperture will be reduced by two stops, making the new aperture range F10-F13, which requires bright daylight and possibly manual focus.

Is the F5.0-6.3 aperture suitable for low-light shooting?

Due to the variable aperture and the extreme telephoto reach, this lens performs best in bright daylight. For low-light conditions, you will need to rely heavily on the 3-stop Image Stabilization, use a tripod, and potentially increase your camera’s ISO settings.

What is the benefit of the telemacro capability (0.57x equivalent)?

Telemacro shooting allows you to capture detailed close-up images (more than half life-size) without having to be physically close to the subject. This is ideal for photographing skittish insects or small, delicate subjects without disturbing them.

Why is the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K mentioned as incompatible?

Some lens-body combinations can have communication or physical limitations. The note specifically advises that this lens does not work correctly with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K model, though it should work fine with standard Olympus/OM SYSTEM and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras.