Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 Zoom Lens - Black - for Micro Four Thirds System

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Shawn T : Does this lens have IS ?EDWIN L : This lens by itself does not have image stabilization, but the Olympus cameras it fits do have image stabilization on the sensor. So when using this lens with an Olympus body you do have image stabilization.TERENCE C : No. The IS is built into the Olympus camera body. The advantage of IS in the camera body is to allow the use of other manufacturer's lens.LARA H : No. The Olympic DSLR camera bodies have IS. None of the Olympic lenses have IS. VASHNI D : No it doesn't, but the lens is very sharp and light. Love the lens.S PAUL D : No . . . Olympus cameras have IS and their lenses do not.ROGER B : No, the IS is in my camera E M5
john e : looking at buying one of these 2 lenses ,75-300mm f4.8-6.7 and 4.0-5.6 which lens is better?CHARLES E : The f4.8-6.7 is for micro 4/3 cameras, like the pen series, while the f4-5.6 lens is for the E series SLR cameras. My experience is with the m. Zuiko f4.8-6.7 lens (micro 4/3). I used it mainly for close up pictures of flowers and animals and I have not been disappointed. I would use whatever lens goes with you system to avoid the use of an adapter.LAVEGA G : I only have experience with the f4.8-6.7, and it's a pro-sumer class lens that I used at Oskosh 2011 to shoot distant action shots out to 1200 mm with my G2H Lumix, a prosumerish body - I used external visual alignment scopes to stay right on fast moving aircraft. It overall did very well, and the zoom range was perfect for an airshow where the subject's position is ever changing. Now it's not in the league with my 500mm and 800mm Canon prime lenses, but who the hell at my age (66) wants to lug around 2 big hogs at an airshow. The Olympus would get a C+ to B- pictire quality grade when compared to my 2 Canon prime lenses that exceeded $14,000 for the pair. Those 2 lenses cost over 10 times my Olympus which covered both lenses shooting angles, and gave me very acceptable shots I could not have gotten with the 2 big hog lenses shooting airshow aerobatics. Now to answer your question, I'd buy the4.0-5.6, because I'm always sneeking that "smaller/shorter lens" by security at footbal games and car races to get good close distant shots, and meet the 6 inch length criteria before they let me a very "amteur looking" photographer in the stadium/track with that little short lens on that camera. As you can see, the smaller, shorter, lighter lens was based on other things and not simply "picture quality". I'd recommend the one that's heaviest, faster, and more expensive for image quality and indoor gym lighting versatility for action shots. There's no free lunch in photography.KATHLEEN M : I bought the 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 and got some amazing photos. It is not a fast lens so taking it indoors without a flash was a no go but outside it was excellantJAYNE C : 4.0-5.6 is the better lens. There is a big difference between 4.0 and 4.8.

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2024-05-23T07:15:47

Rated 5 out of 5

I highly recommend this lens because of the

It is exactly as I expected. It gives me the versatility that I need in what I need to capture the scenery pictures I use it for.

REX M.

2022-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good lens once you learn how to shoot it.

Received the reconditioned 75-300 mm from Olympus and found there was a learning curve to get it to work right (coming from a Nikon system). I initially started shooting with it and got soft images. Finally figured out I was shooting at too low a shutter speed. Once I upped the shutter speed, images cleared up. Now it is giving me good images although I do keep it below 280mm. The zoom is a little sticky but seems to be loosening up.

Robert

2022-08-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Value/ Sharp at 300mm wide open.

This 75-300mm is paired with my EM5 MKIII. This combination is giving me close to professional results for wildlife photography...in other words a perfect enthusiast combination. I use this lens at 300mm wide open and the results are very good. A true test of any lens with this reach is to compare photos taken at 300mm focused at 100 yards and at 10 yards. The more distant shots may be affected by atmospheric distortion due to warm air and camera shake while the closer shots are less affected and therefore have better contrast and sharpness. Shooting early morning helps mitigate heat distortion at 300mm. Like almost all Olympus lenses - this is a take anywhere lens due to its size and weight. One star off due to lack of weather sealing.

Timothy

2022-05-19T03:01:55

Rated 4 out of 5

Olympus Quality

Olympus lenses never disappoint! Crisp images and lens is lightweight.

CRYSTAL B.

2021-11-15T08:41:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Crisp photos

Crisp pictures, even at max zoom. I previously had issues with focus on my previous Nikon set up. Which I'm sure was partly user error. But even with only one event under my belt with this new lens I've seen a major improvement in the quality of photos. I used this for car sports photography.

SCARLETT R.

2021-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Telephoto Lens

Nice lens for photographing birds from my back porch or to use while visiting a national park. Not overly heavy and easy to travel with.

Fred

2021-08-02T10:30:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens, very versatile!

Very versatile lens although a little soft at longer focal lengths.

Alan M.

2021-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

You need this lens

I have fallen in love with Olympus and their products. This lens is one of the reasons. It's light, compact, sharp, and with a 150-600mm equivalent it's down right amazing. I paid $1,100 for a Canon mount 150-600mm and I needed a gym membership, and a chiropractor just to haul that thing around. Now I get similar results at a mere fraction of the cost and weight. Simply amazing. Definitely add this to your kit for sports and wildlife.

NoProJoe

2021-06-11T09:01:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Worth the wait

Worth every penny, though it isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. Nice contrast, though. I'm delighted to have this. I waited many months for Olympus to catch up to orders for this lens.

ALLEN C.

2021-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lenses

The lenses is sharp and light.

Vashni

2021-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic amateur lens for birds.

Fantastic amateur lens for bird photography at a great price. Small and lightweight, good autofocus, fast enough for daytime birds in flight photos. You won?t regret buying this.

Mark

2020-12-22T07:32:43

Rated 5 out of 5

My new lens !

Exactly what I expected from Olympus !!

BOWLES J.

2020-12-15T10:39:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice midline telephoto zoom. Good images, fair price.

I was a bit worried it would have a budget feel, but this lens has a quality fit and finish. The focus is quick with my OMD M1-3. The images are very satisfying. It's a huge and affordable step up from my 40-150 lens without breaking the bank. I can still afford a mug of coffee when I go out to shoot.

MICHAEL K.

2020-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprisingly good long telephoto zoom

This is a great lens for anyone looking for a small, lightweight telephoto zoom lens with good focal length range. The 150-600 equivalent field-of-view is great for everyday bird photography and nature hikes. It is light and easy-to-handle which makes hand-holding this lens a breeze. Overall, a surprisingly good telephoto lens, especially given its size, weight and price.

Tom

2020-10-07T08:49:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Smart and fast focus

Already my favorite Lens , fast auto focus and super light weight

David M.

2020-09-22T09:39:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Very fine lens

Very nice lens. Sharp results. Size and weight are great for carrying in the field.

PAUL N.

2020-09-18T09:01:42

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice

Nice lens easy to use. Works well. Only complaint it doesn't reach out quite as far as I thought it would based on other reviews and posted pictures.

William M.

2020-07-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight, versatile, and sharp

I am impressed with this lens and it's capabilities under what I consider to be normal shooting conditions. I use the lens often in my yard and while out and about in local parks to shoot birds and wildlife using an OM-D E-M1. It's hard to beat the reach and capability in such a small package. I've only had the lens a short time, but I'm sure as I use the lens more I will continue to be happy with the results. My combination packs a lot of features and capability in a small package. That is a welcome relief from my larger DSLR's.

Joseph

2020-06-11T12:37:41

Rated 4 out of 5

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II Lens

Lens is sharp, and in good light you can get good handheld shots due to the Olympus in camera body image stabilization and the size and weight of this lens. Keep in mind that this lens is equivalent to a 150 to 600 mm in a full frame body. Make sure your shutter speed is fast and have appropriate lighting for the shutter speed. Do not expect this to be a low light high performer it is 4.8-6.7.

JOSE A.

2020-01-27T05:24:56

Rated 3 out of 5

Not useful for my needs

Not very sharp and very slow making it necessary to use higher ISOs for sports.

VICTOR C.

2019-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great zoom

Fantastic zoom capability. Nice sharp photos outdoors.

Leif

2019-08-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Can't go Wrong with this Lens for the Price

This lens offers a budget price with great quality. As long as you realize it's not a low light lens and shoot within the light capabilities, you can't go wrong with this. Handheld and fully zoomed in, still obtains great captures with the Olympus stabilized bodies. I've used this on the EM5 and the EM1.

Dusty P.

2019-07-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens, if you know how to use it

This lightweight telephoto zoom lens is very nice but you must put in the time to master long lens technique. Since the FOV is very narrow at the long end the slightest movement, like breathing, can soften the result. Using good technique like pressing EVF against face, rolling finger onto shutter, pressing shutter between breaths and even using electronic shutter, and lots of practice, can help. Lens is very sharp at the wide end and weakest beyond 220mm but good results can be had at the long end with proper technique.

Albert

2019-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great long range lens

Great color and clarity, and the focus ring is easy to use. It is large, heavy and slow compared to other lenses in my kit, but when used on tripod or in very bright light, results are quite good. One should not expect a truck to perform like a sports car, and this lens is like a very good truck.

Macks

2019-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great addition to the kit

I bought this lens to compliment the 14-150mm 4-5.6II ( which is a great all around lens ) for times when I need a little for reach as is the case for motorsports events. I used it recently in Austin at the MotoGP and it did a fantastic job of auto tracking and bringing in the long shots. It is great in full light even without a lens hood ( which I don't have ). The size is good not too big and just big enough to offer some support when focusing. I use it with my OM-D EM5 Mark II and the IBS works great. Overall I would recommend it.

Jeffrey

2019-04-11T08:34:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Best MFT lightweight long zoom lens

This lens performed better than I expected mounted on a Panasonic G9. Autofocus was quick and accurate and in body stabilization was great. Easy to carry and lightweight. Highly recommended.

DOUGLAS F.

2019-03-06T11:27:17

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Quality, Light Weight, and Highly Portable

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II Lens is a lightweight lens that performs quite well in situations with enough light. It is easy to carry and to use on a mirrorless camera making it a pleasure to carry. At its price range it is a good value. However, it does not produce the quality images that are achieved with the larger more expensive lenses used on SLR cameras. I recommend this lens to users that are looking for a good quality highly portable lens but can be satisfied with the less than "tack sharp" images of top of the line zoom lenses.

Paul W.

2019-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Outstanding range but needs lots of light to excel

A very good, somewhat specialty, lens. You just have to accept and work with its limitations. My shots have great detail, contrast, and color, even out at 270-300mm; but only, really, when shot in full daylight. Otherwise, in dim light, the lens struggles to find focus. I would not use it as a primary travel lens because of the 75 mm low end -- for my purposes, the 14-150mm (which I have and love) or new 12-200mm would be far better choices for travel. And, for street photography, one of the primes -- 12mm f/2 or 17mm f/1.8 are great.

Jimmy

2019-02-07T08:26:56

Rated 1 out of 5

Very Soft Lens

I had read all the reviews and several had mentioned that this lens was soft but I decided to give it a try. The other Olympus lenses that I have used have given very good results but this lens was so soft that I decided to return it. I may have received a bad copy but will probably just save my money and get the Pro 300 in the future.

Buddy S.

2019-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lens for shooting sports from the stands

My son is an athlete and this lens has been just the ticket for taking photos from the stands. Lots of nicely focused shots at high zoom. It's light weight makes it easy to throw in the bag, and easy to hold when taking photos. Very pleased with the purchase.

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Olympus 75-300mm Specifications

  • Mount Standard

    Micro Four Thirds System Standard

  • Focal Length

    75-300mm (35mm equivalent focal length 150-600mm)

  • Lens construction

    18 Elements in 13 Groups, Super ED lens, 2 ED lenses and 3 HR lenses

  • Angle of View

    16 - 4.1 Degree

  • AF System

    High-speed Imager AF (MSC)

  • Closest Focusing Distance

    0.9m (at 75mm of focal length) / 1.5m (except 75mm of focal length)

  • Maximum Image Magnification

    0.18x (35mm equivalent Maximum Image Magnification 0.36x)

  • Minimum Field Size

    97 x 73mm

  • Number of Blades

    7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)

  • Maximum Aperture

    f4.8 (75mm) - f6.7 (300mm)

  • Minimum Aperture

    f22

  • Filter Size

    Diameter: 58mm

  • Dimensions

    Diameter 70 x 116mm / 2.76 x 4.57in

  • Weight

    430g / 0.95lbs

  • UPC Code

    050332176386

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Earth's Best 600mm (equiv) Hand-Holdable

By WILLIAM L.

Mount the 75-300mm on an E-M5 and you have a 2-pound rig with which you can EASILY hand hold the equivalent of 600mm telephoto shots. Focus is razor sharp EVERY time, and motion blur is non-existent EVERY time. Images are consistently sharper (viewed at 100%) than hand held shots from my Nikon D800E and the new Nikkor 80-400mm.

Great lens

By JUDY S.

I've just moved to the M4/3 system - formerly shot with a Canon 60D. This lens is SOOOOO much lighter and smaller. It's recommended to use a tripod with such a long lens, but if the subject is well-lit, hand-held shots are still sharp.

The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 with a 35 mm equivalent of 150-600mm is the world's smallest and lightest 600mm super telephoto lens. Weighing only 15.17 ounces and measuring 2.76 x 4.57 inches, this lightweight lens delivers excellent portability and outstanding image quality when paired with the award-winning Olympus PEN cameras. The 75-300mm's rear focusing mechanism is comprised of a single-element unit, to enable remarkably fast and nearly silent HD video recordings with sound.