OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PROvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
300mm / F4
600mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
150-400mm / F4.5
300-800mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight605g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 150-400mm in a single lens
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 300mm F4.0 IS PRO227mm long × 92.5mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO314.3mm long × 115.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 300mm | 150mm | +150mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 400mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.4m | 1.3m | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.12× | +0.12x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.27kg | 1.88kg | −605g |
| Length | 227mm | 314.3mm | −87.3mm |
| Diameter | 92.5mm | 115.8mm | −23.3mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 95mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
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