Olympus ED 300mm F4 IS Pro M.Zuiko Digital

Professional Super-Telephoto Prime Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Overview

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO is a professional-grade super-telephoto prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Offering exceptional image quality, advanced optical performance, and robust build quality, this lens is ideal for wildlife, sports, and nature photography. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with powerful image stabilization, makes it highly portable and versatile for demanding photographers.

Key Features

Superior Optical Quality

• Super-Telephoto Focal Length: The 300mm focal length provides a field of view equivalent to 600mm on a 35mm format, perfect for capturing distant subjects with incredible detail.
• Fast f/4 Aperture: Enables excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control, creating beautiful background blur (bokeh) and enhanced subject isolation.
• Advanced Optical Design: Incorporates three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses, three HR (High Refractive) lenses, and one E-HR (Extra-High Refractive) lens to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring sharp and clear images.
• ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color accuracy, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• High-Quality Bokeh: Rounded 9-blade diaphragm creates a pleasing, natural-looking bokeh effect.

Image Stabilization

• 5-Axis Sync IS: Provides up to 6 stops of compensation when used with compatible Olympus cameras, significantly reducing camera shake and allowing for sharper handheld shots, even at long focal lengths.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) Mechanism: Ensures fast, precise, and silent autofocus performance, suitable for both stills and video.
• Focus Limiter Switch: Allows for faster focusing by limiting the focus range, useful for tracking fast-moving subjects.

Professional Build and Handling

• Robust Construction: Designed with professional use in mind, featuring a durable, lightweight magnesium alloy build.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Offers protection against dust, moisture, and cold temperatures, ensuring reliable performance in various environments.
• Fluorine Coating: On the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to clean.
• Ergonomic Controls: Features customizable function buttons and a focus limiter switch for greater control and ease of use.
• Built-In Hood: Retractable lens hood for convenience and protection.

Specifications

• Model: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO
• Mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Focal Length: 300mm (equivalent to 600mm on 35mm format)
• Maximum Aperture: f/4
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 17 elements in 10 groups (including Super ED, HR, and E-HR elements)
• Angle of View: 4.1°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.4m
• Maximum Magnification: 0.24x (0.48x equivalent)
• Image Stabilization: 5-Axis Sync IS (up to 6 stops)
• Filter Diameter: 77mm
• Dimensions: 92.5mm diameter x 227mm length
• Weight: 1270g

Additional Benefits

Versatile and Reliable Performance

• Unmatched Reach: The 300mm focal length provides exceptional telephoto capabilities, perfect for wildlife and sports photography.
• High Image Quality: Ensures stunning image quality across various conditions and shooting scenarios, making it perfect for professional use.
• Advanced Features: The fast f/4 aperture, advanced optical design, and image stabilization make it a versatile tool for both photographers and videographers.

Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Genres: Suitable for wildlife, sports, nature, and any scenario requiring extreme telephoto reach.
• Video Friendly: Quiet autofocus and powerful image stabilization make it an excellent choice for video production.