OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO has a better price (msrp) ($999 vs $1,999).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO has a better weight (520g (1.15 lb) vs 893g (1.97 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 aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO has a better length (130mm vs 160mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length40-150mm50-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1623
Optical Groups1216
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent80-300mm100-400mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance70 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.21x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$1,999
Filter Size72mm72mm
Diameter78mm80.6mm
Length130mm160mm
Weight520g (1.15 lb)893g (1.97 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes