{"id":66101,"date":"2020-11-17T01:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=66101"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:47:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T20:47:29","slug":"new-olympus-m-zuiko-150-400mm-f4-5-tc1-25x-is-pro-lens-is-a-must-have-for-wildlife-bird-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/new-olympus-m-zuiko-150-400mm-f4-5-tc1-25x-is-pro-lens-is-a-must-have-for-wildlife-bird-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"New Olympus M.ZUIKO 150-400MM F4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro Lens Is a Must-Have for Wildlife & Bird Photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Portable telephotos may sound like a far-fetched fantasy, but Olympus is bringing this lens vision to life with the launch of its exciting new M.ZUIKO Digital ED 150-400mm f\/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro Super TelePhoto Lens. This innovation, the latest in Olympus\u2019 ever-growing roster<\/a> of ground-breaking new products, packs a 35mm-equivalent focusing range of 375-1000mm,\u00a0 accurate autofocusing, and five-axis sync-image stabilization \u2014 all into one four-pound lens. The lens\u2019 portability promise means photographers can shoot tripod-free. And they can do it all this while enjoying all-weather protection for outdoor and wildlife adventures.<\/p>\n

And when it comes to wildlife and bird photography<\/a>, it will be tough to beat this new telephoto. Quick autofocus, ultra-zoom (via built-in 1.25x teleconverter), and handheld shooting provide more photo freedom than ever. And, when paired with Olympus\u2019 upcoming bird-detection AF firmware update<\/a> \u2014 a handy add-on to the brand\u2019s Intelligent Subject Detection AF) \u2014 this lens will truly be a birder\u2019s best friend.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything we know about the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 150-400mm f\/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro Super TelePhoto Lens, which is available for preorder for .<\/p>\n

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The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 150-400mm f\/4.5 telephoto lens doesn\u2019t mess around with image quality and power. This ultra-zoom lens boasts 28 lens elements in 18 groups, with a revolutionary 35mm equivalent focusing range of 375-1000mm (maximum f\/5.6 aperture), via the built-in 1.25x teleconverter. Add high-precision autofocus, a minimum shooting distance of 1.3m, handheld shooting, and extraordinary portability, and this telephoto lens fulfills every wildlife photographer\u2019s wish list. Below, we’re breaking down some of the highlights.<\/p>\n

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Olympus M.ZUIKO 150-400MM F4.5 key features:<\/h3>\n