Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO Super Telephoto Lens

OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO LENS SUMMARY

• The world's most compact lightweight telephoto lens at time of release
• The world's most powerful 6-step image stabilisation system
• Shortest focusing distance for telemacro photography
• Less than 300ms autofocus speed
• Olympus' first professional 300mm MFT compatible telephoto lens
• IS synchronises with the 5-axis OM-D system
• Dust freeze and splashproof

Product features in detail

Construction

At just 1270g (1475g with its tripod adaptor) it is the most compact and lightweight telephoto lens available. In fact it is around ¼ of the weight of current equivalent focal length SLR lenses and is only 227mm in length (280mm when using the hood) so also happens to be aircraft hand luggage-compliant.

Stabilisation

The lens incorporates a Sync IS mechanism which coordinates with the 5-axis system fitted to the E-M5 Mark II and OM-D E-M1 models. This results in 6 EV steps of enhanced compensation and minimises shaking when capturing video.

Focusing

For telemacro photography this lens has the shortest focusing distance in its category ranging from 14mm to 600mm. Autofocus is under 300ms and the focus clutch enables you to switch between it and predetermined focus settings.

Weatherproof design

With a dustproof freezeproof (down to -10°C) and splashproof design outdoor shots won't be hampered by dust storms or showers for example so this weather sealed robust lens is ideal for wildlife or sports photography but performs equally well across other areas.

With a focal length equivalent to 600mm in 35mm format the Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO lens is ideal for sports wildlife and action photographers who use the Olympus OM-D range of cameras. This PRO lens is designed for speed compactness and versatility particularly when combined with either the M.Zuiko Digital 2x MC-20 Teleconverter or the Olympus MC-14 1.4x TeleConverter both of which extend the focal width whilst maintaining weather sealing integrity.

Adding TC’s will enable the user to enjoy super-telephoto macro photography whilst retaining clear image quality thanks to advanced optics employed in this Olympus lens. Browse our complete micro four thirds lens line-up here to accompany this model.

Don’t forget to add lens filters in the form of either a UV filter to reduce the effect of super telephoto long range haze or a circular polariser to reduce glare. We recommend the following filters for compatibility and excellent performance with this lens:

• Hoya 77mm Ultra Pro UV Filter
• Hoya REVO SMC 77mm UV Filter
• Hoya 77mm Ultra Pro Circular Polariser
• The Think Tank Hydrophobia M 70-200 V3.0 Rain Cover will protect the camera and lens whilst shooting in wet or particular dusty environments.