Lens Details
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
$2,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: March 25, 2016
Highlights
- Designed for Micro Four Thirds, a 300mm f/4 super-telephoto prime that is built for distant subjects and compression.
- The 300mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 1475g.
Who it's for
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is a 300mm f/4 prime lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 300mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 1475g (3.25 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
300mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
○
Stabilized
1475g
Weight
72mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 300mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 13 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 4° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 600-600mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | DSP |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 200 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.48x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $2,499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Diameter | 92.5mm |
| Length | 227.2mm |
| Weight | 1475g (3.25 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
