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Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II MFT Review

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II

Main Features

  • 75-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.8 - F6.7 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 423g / 0.93 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 69mm x 117mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.9m
  • Max Magnification: 0.18x
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Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Overview


Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras.

What type of photography is the Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitPoor
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingPoor
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II 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 Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II has a maximum diameter of 69mm and total length of 117mm when not extended. It weighs 423g / 14.9 oz.

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II:

  • 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II has a focal range of 75-300mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 150-600mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.18x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.9m. 0.18x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Olympus ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS: 0.57x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS: 0.5x - (Compare)

Aperture

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.8 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 75mm, and a max aperture of f6.7 and minimum aperture of f22 at 300mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
75mm F4.8 F22
300mm F6.7 F22

Optical Formula

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 Super ED glass element
  • 1 ED glass element
  • 3 HR glass elements
  • 1 E-HR glass element
  • ZERO coating

Lens Hood

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II doesn't come with a lens hood.

Body Colour

Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II

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Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Olympus 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Olympus
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 75-300mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.8 - F6.7
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 18
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 1 Super ED glass element 1 ED glass element 3 HR glass elements 1 E-HR glass element ZERO coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.9m
Max Magnification 0.18X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 423g
Diameter 69mm
Length 117mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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