Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II 150-600mm
Delivering a 600mm equivalent field of view in a 423g body, this lens stands out for its extreme portability in a super-telephoto range. The ZERO coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting in backlit scenes, while the near-silent MSC autofocus system supports smooth video capture. It’s best for Micro Four Thirds shooters who prioritize a lightweight, affordable setup for wildlife and outdoor sports.
Focal length 75-300mm
Aperture f/6.7
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 423 g
af type MSC
lens type super-telephoto
52 Overall Score
Price CA$670
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong optical (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 13 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | ZERO coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | MSC |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 900 |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II 150-600mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75-300mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.7 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 423 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | MSC | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II 150-600mm | 53.7 | 52.5 | 63.3 | 29.9 | 85.4 | 52.7 | 87.9 | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.1 | 69.8 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 37.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 67.9 | 63.6 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 93.1 | 68.6 | 83.3 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.1 | 77.9 | 34 | 88 | 66.7 | 92.3 | 56.6 | 93.4 |
Price
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