OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 RvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
40-150mm / F4-5.6
80-300mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
75mm / F1.8
150mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R suits you better
- Weight115g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 40-150mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R83mm long × 63.5mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.869mm long × 64mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 40mm | 75mm | −35mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 75mm | +75mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 84cm | +0.06m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.10× | +0.06x |
| Weight | 190g | 305g | −115g |
| Length | 83mm | 69mm | +14mm |
| Diameter | 63.5mm | 64mm | −0.5mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 58mm | — |
| Released | 2011 | 2024 | −13year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
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