In this review, we will be comparing Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6, two SuperZoom lenses by Olympus. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 14-150mm focal range and a max aperture of F4.0 - F5.6 so they are very comparable in this regard.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and the Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II |
Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 |
| Bird/Wildlife | Average | Average |
| Sports | Good | Good |
| Portrait | Good | Good |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Good | Good |
| Wedding | Good | Good |
| Walk Around | Very Good | Very Good |
| Vlogging | Good | Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
| Macro | Fair | Fair |
Size and Weight Comparison
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 weighs 280g, 1% (4g) lighter than the Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II's weight of 284g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'SuperZoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
SuperZoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-5, Panasonic GH6 and OM System OM-1.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 14-150mm and the fastest aperture of F4.0 - F5.6.