OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better min focus distance (70 cm vs 200 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better price (msrp) ($1,499 vs $2,499).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better weight (893g (1.97 lb) vs 1475g (3.25 lb)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better length (160mm vs 227.2mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length300mm40-150mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1721
Optical Groups1315
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent600-600mm80-300mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDSPStepping
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance200 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.48x0.21x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$1,499
Filter Size72mm72mm
Diameter92.5mm80.6mm
Length227.2mm160mm
Weight1475g (3.25 lb)893g (1.97 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes