Olympus M.Zuiko
40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS vs the Olympus ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R.
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the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R vs the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS.
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the Olympus ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
40 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS:$299.99
ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R:$299.00
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
150 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
3.8x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$499
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$269
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$681
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$300
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Wildlife lens

$549
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS vs the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R ED LNS

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Travel lens

$599
Zoom range Much more zoom
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R

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