The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS ($1,499.99) is an appealing lens for Micro Four Thirds photographers interested in capturing photos of distant action. It's built to high standards, made for all-weather use, and offers teleconverter support. And despite an ultra-telephoto angle, it's quite useful for handheld photography. That said, its optics are a mixed bag—we enjoyed sharp results at the wide end, but quality drops off when zoomed in. For the price, we hoped for better.Ultra Telephoto for Micro Four Thirds Olympus has a few telephoto zoom options for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless system. The M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS qualifies as midrange in price and position. It's a step up from the $550 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II, and well shy of premium options like the $2,900 M.Zuiko 300mm F4.0 and the $7,500 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25X IS Pro. From the outside it looks great. The barrel mixes polycarbonate and metal, incorporating dust, splash, and freeze protection. Olymp...

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS has many of the hallmarks of a serious lens for enthusiasts. But while we love how well the lens is made, it struggles to get sharp results at maximum zoom.

Ultra-telephoto angle in a lightweight package; Tripod collar with Arca foot; Excellent 1:1.8 macro; Stabilized optics; Dust and splash protection; Teleconverter compatibility

Image quality suffers at maximum zoom; Omits anti-smudge fluorine coating

Slightly better cameras but otherwise, not much of an update - buy the iPhone 14 Pro or switch to Android instead

Better low-light photography, Slightly longer battery life, Action mode gives super stabilised video

The same performance as the iPhone 13, No Dynamic Island or Always-On display, 60Hz screen

The iPhone 14 comes to market with the same launch price as the previous generation. At the same time, iPhone connoisseurs were more than disillusioned after the presentation of the new smartphone. Apple leaves large parts of the hardware unchanged and does not dare to change the design.

Top performance level despite last year's chip, Very high quality workmanship, Improved image and video quality, Excellent battery life

Hardly any innovations, Charging takes too long for 2022

A slight camera upgrade, new emergency features, and... not a whole lot else

Better selfie camera, Good battery life, Crash detection and satellite SOS are neat

It’s more like an iPhone 13S, Display is still 60Hz, eSIM transition will be easy for most but painful for some

It’s a great handset, but the improvements are so iterative that most of you will hardly notice what’s new.

Action mode offers truly superb video stabilization. eSIM makes it easy to switch phones (with other iPhones). Satellite SOS and Crash Detection add peace of mind.

Many of the specs remain the same as on the iPhone 13. Small battery gains. Photonic Engine isn’t as revolutionary as suggested.

First off, there is no doubt that Olympus have produced a superb lens, both for ease of use and for features provided. Performance is also excellent, better than the bald figures suggest. The IS system works well, extending the usefulness of the lens as the light levels fall.

Very good sharpness, Low CA and distortion, Virtually no flare, Weather resistance, Very close focusing, Blisteringly fast AF, Lovely bokeh, Effective Image Stabilisation, Low vignetting, Excellent price, Supports Image Stacking, Tripod mounting collar, Light and Compact

Modest maximum aperture

Top-end, long telephoto lenses do not come cheap so you have to accept some compromises if you want to get a long lens for wildlife photography without dipping deep into your bank account.

Compact for the effective focal length (200-800mm), Stabilised, Dust and weatherproof

Variable aperture with a maximum of f/5.6-6.3, Stabilisation not compatible with Sync IS

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some