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OM System OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO For Micro Four Thirds System Camera Powerful Telephoto Prime lens Weather Sealed Design MF Clutch
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Brand | Olympus |
Focal Length Description | 300 mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 300 month |
About this item
- World's most powerful 6 steps of compensation synchronized in lens and in body Image Stabilization
- Closest focus of 1.4 meters gives a 0.48X (35mm equivalent) telemacro photography, Focal Length : 300mm
- Splash, Dust, and Freeze proof design
- Manual focus clutch & Lfn button to instantly switch shooting styles
- Compatible with the MC 14 tele converter
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Image stabilization | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Auto focus | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.0 | — |
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lens type | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Manual Focus | — | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Manual Focus | — |
minimum focal length | — | 8 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 150 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 300 millimeters | 25 millimeters | 51471 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
model name | PRO Series Lens | m.zuiko | m.zuiko | m.zuiko | 300 mm / F 4.0 M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED IS PRO | M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO Lens |
max aperture | 4 f stop | 4 millimeters | 2.8 millimeters | 4 millimeters | 4 f stop | 4.5 millimeters |
diaphragm blades | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 8.94 x 3.64 x 3.64 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
ASIN | B01950SVHY |
Item model number | V311070BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,476 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 6, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Olympus |
Country of Origin | China |
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World's most compact, lightweight 300mm (600mm equivalent) f4.0 super telephoto lens makes super-telephoto hand-held photography possible.
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Customers like the sharpness, quality and build quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's the sharpest in the proline, produces images with cornea-scratching sharpness and that it'll last a long time. Customers are also impresseded with the focus and image stabilization, saying that it works amazing. They appreciate the size, appearance, and performance of the product.
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Customers appreciate the sharpness of the lens. They say it's the sharpest in the proline, produces images with cornea-scratching sharpness, and is a mighty fine lens. Customers also mention that the quality of the shots and the portability of the product is fantastic.
"...Not is this lens sharp but the detail is amazing. You can literally count the feathers on a hummingbird!..." Read more
"...Like all Olympus Pro lenses the optic is pin sharp and with the new Mk 2 body Olympus have a genuine Pro offering...." Read more
"...The Em1 Mark II and this lens are amazing for bird photography, tack, tack sharp...." Read more
"This lens is the sharpest in the proline. Image stabilization works amazing!! For wildlife photography works great. I recommend 100%" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's the best telephoto lens they've ever used, has outstanding quality and reach, and is tack sharp. Some say that it handles well and produces great results in practice.
"This lens is unbelievably good. You can look at the reviews which will tell you it's good, but if you buy it you'll be blown away by the quality...." Read more
"...but based on what I can see so far this thing is amazing. First the highlights:-..." Read more
"...The Em1 Mark II and this lens are amazing for bird photography, tack, tack sharp...." Read more
"...to be similar size on a monitor or printer, the results in practice are quite close, with perhaps more contrast in the Olympus 300mm...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the lens. They mention that it is built like a tank, and feels very solid.
"...The lens is built like a tank, it is beautiful and for a 300mm it actually is a 600mm...." Read more
"This is unquestionably Olympus' best lens in quite a while. It is built like a tank and while it's fairly hefty, it shoots very well for a long prime..." Read more
"...Certainly costly, but it should last: build quality is excellent." Read more
"...Wonderful fit and finish on this lens and feels very solid. Looking forward to using it a a trip I'm taking to Yellowstone in a week." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the focus of the camera lens. They mention that the focus motors seem to move quickly and smoothly.
"...that's more the camera's fault than the lens', as the focus motors seem to move quickly and smoothly, but the camera can take as much as a second or..." Read more
"...The 300mm F4 Pro is a mighty Fine Lens. Auto focus is very quick and spot on. Set the camera to track autofocus and it nails it. Very Sharp images...." Read more
"...to be too close to you anyway (birds, wildlife, sports, etc) and focus is quick...." Read more
"...it with GH4 for the horse show, it is very sharp and auto focus mostly quickly picked up. Very satisfied this lens." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image stabilization of the lens. They mention that it has remarkable image stabilisation and is incredibly well stabilized.
"This lens is the sharpest in the proline. Image stabilization works amazing!! For wildlife photography works great. I recommend 100%" Read more
"This lens is just amazing. The image stabilization is far better than the Olympus 70-200 f2.8 PRO, and the images are much sharper, even wide open...." Read more
"very sharp lens, remarkable image stabilization, when used with the IBIS, you can get some nice videos...." Read more
"Outstanding lens and incredibly well stabilized on an OMD-M1." Read more
Customers like the size of the camera lens. They say it's small enough to pack in their bag and run errands. Customers also appreciate the length and size of this lens.
"...First the highlights:- The length and size are great...." Read more
"...It's small enough that I can pack it in my bag and run errands or go to work and take pictures walking through the park on my way home...." Read more
"...Wonderful fit and finish on this lens and feels very solid. Looking forward to using it a a trip I'm taking to Yellowstone in a week." Read more
"Super sharp; small for this focal length...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the camera lens. They mention that the details are amazing and the lens is sharp.
"...Not is this lens sharp but the detail is amazing. You can literally count the feathers on a hummingbird!..." Read more
"...The lens is built like a tank, it is beautiful and for a 300mm it actually is a 600mm...." Read more
"...My initial images all made handheld are very sharp and look great. Wonderful fit and finish on this lens and feels very solid...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well for sports in fairly bright conditions, and is great for wildlife photography.
"...Image stabilization works amazing!! For wildlife photography works great. I recommend 100%" Read more
"...It is built like a tank and while it's fairly hefty, it shoots very well for a long prime...." Read more
"Works great for sports in fairly bright conditions (e.g., 2000th shutter, f4.0 or 5.6 and iso below 1000, which freezes all action)...." Read more
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The other advantage is the stabilization. It usually takes me a little practice to get used to a lens and to learn how to minimize errors. There is always a learning period during which you make bonehead mistakes. This happened with this lens. The second time I took it out with my E-M1 I ended up taking some shots of a pygmy owl in its hole. After I finished shooting I realized I had taken the shots at 1/13th of a second. I was totally bummed since this lens is the equivalent of a 600mm. Shooting unsupported upwards I assumed there was no way there wouldn't be some serious shake. But when I looked at the images to my surprise they were sharp. At 1/13th of a second. Are you serious? Obviously a higher shutter would be preferred but it's a huge plus that you can shoot at these speeds and have the images be sharp.
As a final observation, while I have the 1.4TC I've found the images are better if I skip the TC and just crop. With the TC the images are still good but some of the detail gets lost. YMMV.
- The length and size are great. While it's somewhat big and heavy in absolute terms, for the field of view it gives me it's actually a very small lens.
- The IS when used in combination with an E-M1 is simply astonishing. I'm attaching a test photo I snapped from clear across my apartment, indoors, with the teleconverter attached (which gave me a field-of-view equivalent to 840mm on a full-frame body), at 1/50 of a second. Completely handheld.
- The tripod foot has an arca swiss plate built into it, which is simply brilliant.
I'm trying to come up with downsides, but it's hard--this really is a stellar lens. The best I can come up with is the size, but that's really not bad at all when you consider its capabilities. The only thing that annoys me a tiny bit is that the integrated lens hood isn't _quite_ as slick as the one on the 40-150/2.8. This one you have to twist a bit to secure it in place when it's extended, instead of just popping into place when you pull it out. Super nitpicky, I know, but that's probably the single worst thing about the whole package.
UPDATE: Alright, I finally got a chance to take this thing out in the wild. I'm attaching a couple of sample photos, all taken with the E-M1 and the 1.4x teleconverter. A few more possibly interesting points I've noticed:
- The hardest part of using this thing in practice is aiming a long prime lens. That's not really the lens' fault, but it's something you'll need to keep in mind if you're going to use it. You can't zoom out to find your target, and if the focus is way off you could point the lens right at it and not see it in the viewfinder. You've got to be careful about aiming, and it wouldn't hurt to get a dot sight if you're consistently having trouble with it.
- The autofocus isn't as lightning fast as I'd like to see. I'm guessing that's more the camera's fault than the lens', as the focus motors seem to move quickly and smoothly, but the camera can take as much as a second or two if there's not much contrast between the subject and surrounding area to lock focus.
- The weight isn't bad, but it _is_ enough that I (a 5'11", 170-lb guy in pretty good shape) found it moderately uncomfortable to walk around for about three hours today with this lens, a 1.4x TC, an E-M1 and battery grip on a strap over my shoulder today. It's definitely still a feasible lens to carry around a lot, but I'm seriously considering switching to a hip holster for it.
- The length and size are great. While it's somewhat big and heavy in absolute terms, for the field of view it gives me it's actually a very small lens.
- The IS when used in combination with an E-M1 is simply astonishing. I'm attaching a test photo I snapped from clear across my apartment, indoors, with the teleconverter attached (which gave me a field-of-view equivalent to 840mm on a full-frame body), at 1/50 of a second. Completely handheld.
- The tripod foot has an arca swiss plate built into it, which is simply brilliant.
I'm trying to come up with downsides, but it's hard--this really is a stellar lens. The best I can come up with is the size, but that's really not bad at all when you consider its capabilities. The only thing that annoys me a tiny bit is that the integrated lens hood isn't _quite_ as slick as the one on the 40-150/2.8. This one you have to twist a bit to secure it in place when it's extended, instead of just popping into place when you pull it out. Super nitpicky, I know, but that's probably the single worst thing about the whole package.
UPDATE: Alright, I finally got a chance to take this thing out in the wild. I'm attaching a couple of sample photos, all taken with the E-M1 and the 1.4x teleconverter. A few more possibly interesting points I've noticed:
- The hardest part of using this thing in practice is aiming a long prime lens. That's not really the lens' fault, but it's something you'll need to keep in mind if you're going to use it. You can't zoom out to find your target, and if the focus is way off you could point the lens right at it and not see it in the viewfinder. You've got to be careful about aiming, and it wouldn't hurt to get a dot sight if you're consistently having trouble with it.
- The autofocus isn't as lightning fast as I'd like to see. I'm guessing that's more the camera's fault than the lens', as the focus motors seem to move quickly and smoothly, but the camera can take as much as a second or two if there's not much contrast between the subject and surrounding area to lock focus.
- The weight isn't bad, but it _is_ enough that I (a 5'11", 170-lb guy in pretty good shape) found it moderately uncomfortable to walk around for about three hours today with this lens, a 1.4x TC, an E-M1 and battery grip on a strap over my shoulder today. It's definitely still a feasible lens to carry around a lot, but I'm seriously considering switching to a hip holster for it.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2023
Reviewed in Singapore on February 8, 2022
If you can afford it, it’s worth the money - easily noticeable difference in image quality between this and the 40-150mm f2.8 + x2 TC.
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2022
If you can afford it, it’s worth the money - easily noticeable difference in image quality between this and the 40-150mm f2.8 + x2 TC.