Summary
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO is a professional telephoto zoom lens made by Olympus for the Micro Four Thirds system. It is the first telephoto lens in the Olympus M.Zuiko PRO range, which features weather-sealed, metal construction and high-performance optics intended to accompany the higher-end weather-sealed Olympus OM-D bodies such as the E-M1 Mark II. The lens features an integrated lens function button (configurable on the camera) and manual-focus clutch, and ships with a tripod collar and collapsible lens hood.[2]
 M.Zuiko 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO lens with tripod mount on Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
| Maker | Olympus Corporation |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focus drive | Dual linear voice-coil motors |
| Focal length | 40–150mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 80–300mm |
| Image format | Four Thirds (13×17.3mm) |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8 / f/22 |
| Close focus distance | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.21× (35mm equivalent 0.42×) |
| Diaphragm blades | 9, rounded |
| Construction | 16 elements in 10 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing | Yes |
| Lens-based stabilization |  No |
| Macro capable | No |
| Application | Sports, wildlife, and portraiture |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Diameter | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 880 g (1.94 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm |
| Software | |
| Latest firmware | 1.3[1] (as of 19 June 2019) |
| User flashable | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | LH-76 (included) |
| Case | LSC-1120 (included) |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 30°–8.2° |
| History | |
| Introduction | September 2014 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $1,499.99 USD |
Comparison edit
Compared to other camera systems with different normal focal lengths, and therefore, different image sensor sizes, the following equivalent values apply to lenses with appropriate properties as the M.Zuiko 40–150 mm f/2.8 PRO within the Micro Four Thirds system (MFT). With the parameters given in the table in all camera systems the photographer will get a similar angle of view, depth of field, diffraction limitation and motion blur (see also Micro Four Thirds system / Equivalents):
| Image sensor format | Focal lengths at short end |
Focal lengths at long end |
F-number at same depth of field |
ISO speed at same exposure time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon CX | 27 mm | 100 mm | 1.9 | 100 |
| MFT | 40 mm | 150 mm | 2.8 | 200 |
| APS-C | 53 mm | 200 mm | 3.7 | 360 |
| Full frame | 80 mm | 300 mm | 5.6 | 800 |
External links edit
- Olympus Asia product page
- Olympus America product page
- Four Thirds consortium specifications
References edit
- ^ Olympus Corporation. "Firmware Update for OLYMPUS DIGITAL LENS: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO". Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro". DPReview.com. Retrieved 28 January 2016.