Lens Comparison
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
Key Differences
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO has a better min focus distance (70 cm vs 200 cm).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO has a better weight (893g (1.97 lb) vs 1475g (3.25 lb)).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO has a better length (160mm vs 227.2mm).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has a better max magnification (0.48x vs 0.21x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 300mm | 50-200mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 23 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 16 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 600-600mm | 100-400mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DSP | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 200 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.48x | 0.21x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,499 | $1,999 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 92.5mm | 80.6mm |
| Length | 227.2mm | 160mm |
| Weight | 1475g (3.25 lb) | 893g (1.97 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
