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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R

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Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro

Telephoto Zoom | Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro
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Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R

Telephoto Zoom | Micro Four Thirds

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Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro vs Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro and Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R, two Telephoto Zoom lenses by Olympus. Both cameras have the same focal range of 40-150mm but different max apertures: Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro has a max aperture of F2.8 while the Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R has a max aperture of F4.0 - F5.6.

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.

Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro Key Specs

  • 40-150mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 760g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 160mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.7m
  • Max Magnification:0.21x

Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R Key Specs

  • 40-150mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format:
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 190g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 86mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.9m
  • Max Magnification:0.16x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 160mm. The Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R with a length of 86mm is 74mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R's 64mm diameter.

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 40-150mm f4-5.6 R weighs 190g, 300% (570g) lighter than the Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro's weight of 760g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.

Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
99mm
69mm 382g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
206mm
86mm 1120g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
132mm
76mm 655g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3
172mm
83mm 985g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Lens Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS
100mm
70mm 370g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO Lens Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS
314mm
116mm 1850g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Lens Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II OIS
126mm
74mm 520g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens Panasonic 45-150mm F4-5.6 OIS
73mm
62mm 200g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro and Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic GH6, OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5 II.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R

Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2.8 vs 5.6 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Internal Zoom Yes vs No Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.7m vs 0.9m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.21x vs 0.16x higher magnification better for close-up shots
Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro
Weight 190g vs 760g 570g lighter
Diameter 64mm vs 79mm 15mm smaller in diameter
Length 86mm vs 160mm 74mm shorter
Filter Thread 58mm vs 72mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Common Strengths of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Common Weaknesses of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro vs Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro Olympus ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R
Brand Olympus Olympus
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds FourThirds
Focal Range 40-150mm 40-150mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Unknown Black or Silver
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock Unknown No
Zoom Ratio 3.8X 3.8X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16 13
Optical Groups 10 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.7m 0.9m
Max Magnification 0.21X 0.16X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Unknown No
DoF Scale Unknown No
Distance Scale Unknown No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 760g 190g
Diameter 79mm 64mm
Length 160mm 86mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 72mm 58mm
Filter Notes - Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Yes No
Optional Accessories Protection Filter (PRF-ZD72PRO) 1.4x Teleconverter (Teleconverter MC-14) -
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