Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

$6,999
300 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 2 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is one Super Len’s…the tack sharpness though out all the stop’s is fantastic. It is quick to focus and great in low light situations."

"I rented this lens for the NCAA Lacrosse finals and it didn't disappoint. It was extremely quick with focusing, even with a 1.4x teleconverter on the lens."

"The only drawbacks are the cost, weight and lack of a true lens cap. The Big Tuna is my #1 lens…"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Olympus PEN E-PL5, Panasonic DMC-GH3 and Olympus PEN E-PM2.

horizontal angle of view
3.3°
624.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

Cons

The Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Quite heavy
	3.3 kg

	Quite long
	281 mm

	Very poor wide angle lens
	300 mm

	Very expensive
	$6,999.00

	Below average zoom range
	1x

The Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED vs other Four Thirds sports lenses

	Poor macro
	1:53.3 (0x)

	Low max f/stop
	f/22

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	300 mm	below average
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:53.3 (0x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Four Thirds
	Length	281 mm	below average
	Diameter	129 mm
	Filter size	None
	Weight	3.3 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	3.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	3.4°	above average
	Wide vertical	2.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	2.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	4.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	4.3°	above average

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Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

Cons

The Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

The Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED vs other Four Thirds sports lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED lens?

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