Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
Brightness, portability, and close-up performance, all at the highest level in an everyday-use telephoto zoom
The professional lens which provides an excellent image quality in any shooting environment. That is the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO. The bright f2.8 aperture value is maintained from a focal length of 80 to 300mm (35mm equivalent), providing overwhelming resolution and soft, beautiful circular defocusing effects. This lens also achieves an unparalleled compact and lightweight form with outstanding portability. The world’s first*1 DUAL VCM*2 focusing system makes fast and accurate AF possible with a closest focusing distance of 70cm (distance from the imaging sensor) at all zoom ranges.
- *1 According to Olympus research, as of September 2014
- *2 Stands for “Voice Coil Motor”
Features
Olympus’ best optical performance
Breathtaking clarity, overwhelming resolution up to the very edges of the image, and soft, circular defocusing effects along with excellent image quality are sure to enchant users. Constant maximum aperture f2.8 is available from wide angle all the way to telephoto settings. The lens is made up of 5 ED lenses, aspherical lenses, and HD lenses for thorough suppression of various aberration from infinite distance to extreme close-ups. This is truly a lens with the ultimate optical performance that only Olympus can provide.
ZERO Coating thoroughly eliminates ghosts and flares
Excellent portability
Amazing portability makes it easy to shoot exactly the way you want in any location.
Unparalleled compact, lightweight telephoto zoom
An unparalleled compact, lightweight telephoto zoom system has been achieved that weighs approximately half that of a full-frame SLR.
| Competitor | M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 40-150mm (80-300mm) (35mm camera equivalent) |
| F No. | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Weight | Approx. 1,400g (including tripod baseplate) | 880g (including tripod baseplate) |
| Total system weight | Approx. 3,200g | 1,849g |
Unchanging lens length when zooming
An inner focusing system is used so that the lens length does not change in all focal length. Center of gravity changes are minimized for a stable hold and controls.
World’s first DUAL VCM focusing system
Floating focusing method that uses a linear motor (DUAL VCM focusing system) is included for the first time on any lens. Not only can it be used for still images, but it’s ability is also shown when shooting movies.
- * VCM: A linear motor that directly drives a coil with electromagnetic force (Stands for “Voice Coil Motor”)
Two lens groups moved simultaneously with the linear motor
Linear motor drive unit (The outer frame is for experiments)
Close-up shooting of 70cm from the imaging sensor (approx. 50cm from the end of the lens) at all zoom ranges
Dust, splash and freeze-proof performance that meets the demands of professionals
Powerful dust, splash and freeze-proof (-10?) performance makes use possible even in the rain. This construction makes it possible to use in any kind of situation.
Special sealing that prevents dusts and water splashes from entering into the body
Comfortable operation
MF Clutch mechanism that provides instant switching between auto and manual focusing
This model is equipped with the MF Clutch mechanism that enables switching between auto and manual focus. This mechanism makes pre-focusing possible for quick shooting.
MF Clutch mechanism that provides instant switching between auto and manual focusing
1. Function button L-Fn
