The high end Olympus 300mm f/4 IS PRO gets reviewed and tested. Darren Miles give the top tier micro 4/3 lens a studio speed test and then takes it outdoor for some soccer shots.
The Olympus 300mm f/4 lens has a few controls on the side: one of these is the image stabilization and the other main one that worked well as a focus limiter.
This Olympus 300mm f/4 is designed and built to a very high standard. It’s weather sealed, has metal on the outside, and feels solid in hand. It’s one of the best made Olympus lenses I’ve seen or tested on the field.
Basic lens info:
World’s most powerful 6-steps of compensation synchronized in-lens and in-body Image Stabilization
Closest focus of 1.4 meters gives a 0.48X (35mm equivalent) telemacro photography, Focal Length : 300mm
Splash, Dust, and Freeze proof design
Manual focus clutch & Lfn button to instantly switch shooting styles
Compatible with the MC-14 tele-converter
Manufacturer Olympus
Model M.Zuiko Digital 300 mm f/4.0 ED IS PRO
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 300 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Angle of view 4.1 o
Closest focusing distance 1.4 m
Maximum magnification 0.48
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type AF / MF
Lens Construction 17 elements / 10 groups
Filter diameter 77 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions 92.5 x 227 mm
Weight 1270 g
Additional information Announced: 6.01.2016 3 ED element, 3 HR, 1 E-HR element
Declared stabilization up to 6 EV
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