Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
MFT cameras .
What type of photography is the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has a maximum diameter of 116mm and a total length of 314mm . It weighs 1850g / 65.3 oz .
Check the size of the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC when attached to MFT cameras :
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has a filter thread of 95mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC:
You can also check All Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses with 95mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has a focal range of 150-400mm and 2.7X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 300-800mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC changes below:
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
The Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC with a weather-sealed camera body such as the OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC's stabilization system is effective up to 4.5 stops .
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 314mm and a weight of 1850g, the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Zoom Method
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.29x with a minimum focusing distance of 1.3m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.29x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4.5 from 150mm all the way to the 400mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
150mm
F4.5
F22
400mm
F4.5
F22
Optical Formula
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC's optical formula consists of 28 elements in 18 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Four Super ED Elements Two ED Elements EDA Element Two HR Elements HD Element Z Coating Nano Lens Hood
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC Official Video
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What's in the Box of Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC:
OM SYSTEM M. Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO Lens Olympus LC-115 Lens Cap Olympus LR-2 Rear Lens Cap Olympus LH-115 Lens Hood Olympus LSC-1642 Lens Case Olympus CSS-P121 Lens Strap Rear Lens Cap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC .
Body Colour
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC is available in White color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO.
Top Alternatives of Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC in Other Lens Mounts
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