Olympus M.Zuiko Digital Lens
Best telephoto zoom for professional wildlife and sports photographers.
This lens is a rare beast that combines serious telephoto reach with a bright, constant aperture, making it a dream for wildlife and sports photographers who hate tripods. You sacrifice the compact size of smaller primes, but you gain the freedom to shoot sharp, handheld images in virtually any weather condition.
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Who it's for
- Photographers needing a versatile, high-performance telephoto zoom for various subjects.
- Creators prioritizing excellent low-light capability and creamy, artistic background blur.
- Professionals and serious enthusiasts demanding top-tier build quality and optical performance.
Who should skip it
- Users seeking a compact, lightweight system for easy portability and discreet shooting.
- Budget-conscious photographers or those seeking more affordable telephoto options.
- Portrait photographers or artists requiring extreme background separation for their work.
Performance breakdown
Low-light performance
Constant F2.8 aperture delivers exceptional clarity in challenging lighting conditions.
Weather resistance
IP53 certification provides industry-leading protection against dust, splashes, and freezing temperatures.
Stabilization efficacy
Seven stops of compensation make handheld telephoto shooting remarkably steady and sharp.
Portability
Surprisingly manageable weight makes long-range shooting comfortable for extended field sessions.
Close-up versatility
Impressive minimum focusing distance allows for detailed macro-style telephoto photography.
Optical consistency
Complex 21-element design ensures sharp, high-contrast images across the entire zoom range.
Key Specs
Focal length
50-200mm
Focal length (equiv. 35mm)
100-400mm
Maximum aperture
F2.8
Weight
1,075g (without tripod adapter, lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Minimum focusing distance
0.78m
Filter diameter
77mm
Elements in groups
21 elements in 13 groups
Aperture blades
9 blade circular aperture
Weather sealing
IP53 certified splash proof, dust proof design
Freezeproof
-10 °C
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