M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO · OM System

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Micro Four Thirds Telephoto Zoom mft 2022

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Autofocus

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40-150mm

Focal length

f/4

Max aperture

382 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/2

f/4

f/8

Constant Aperture

Focal length100 mm

40 mm150 mm

Near focus31' 0"

Far focus34' 10"

Total DOF3' 9"

Hyperfocal568' 10"

Subject distance32' 10"

Focal length100 mm

Aperturef/4

SensorMicro 4/3

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 100mm, f/4, and Micro 4/3. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 19 elements in 9 groups
Special elements: 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 2 Aspherical, 1 HR
Coatings: ZERO coating, Fluorine coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 70 cm
Max magnification: 0.21×
AF motor: MSC

Physical

Weight: 382 g
Dimensions: ⌀69mm × 99mm
Filter thread: 62 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Sports, Travel, Wildlife

Release year: 2022
Announced: Feb 15, 2022
Approx price: $849 USD
Optical correction & RAW development: NDPix Photo Editor

The best

Compact 40-150mm f/4 telephoto zoom at just 382g with IP53 sealing

Also

Fast MSC autofocus, 0.7m minimum focus and 0.21x maximum magnification

Summary

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO is a Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom built to deliver real reach in a body that stays genuinely compact. Its 40-150mm range, equivalent to 80-300mm in 35mm terms, covers short portrait work, distant details, wildlife and moderate action without forcing a lens change. It keeps a constant f/4 aperture, weighs only 382g, measures 99.4mm in length and uses a 62mm filter thread, which is an unusually portable combination for a PRO zoom in this class.

The optical design uses 19 elements in 9 groups, including ED, Super ED, aspherical and HR elements, to maintain detail, contrast and aberration control throughout the zoom range. MSC autofocus is quick and quiet, the minimum focusing distance of 0.7m adds a lot of flexibility, and the maximum magnification of 0.21x on Micro Four Thirds makes it useful for flowers, objects, food and texture studies in the field. OM SYSTEM also pairs ZERO coating and a fluorine coating with an IP53 splashproof, dustproof and freezeproof construction.

In practical photography, this lens makes a strong case for travel, nature, birding, amateur sports, compressed landscapes and portrait work because it gives the photographer a classic telephoto angle of view without the size penalty usually associated with that reach. It is especially appealing for users who already rely on stabilized OM SYSTEM bodies and want a serious short tele zoom that can stay in the bag all day. Rather than chasing bulk or headline brightness, it focuses on portability, durability and a very balanced mix of range, image quality and everyday usability.