Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED
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70-300 mm
autofocus 4.3x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor
  • 1:2 (0.5) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

"Amazing performance from this lens."

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"I am delighted with this 140-600mm lense as it enables me to get close shots of birds and wildlife and has great clarity and sharpness for a moderately priced lense."

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"The zoom length is great however the autofocus can be slow and annoying."

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compatibilitywith digital cameras

Pros

The Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Zoom range Above average zoom range Help
4.3x
Max focal length Excellent telephoto lens Help
300 mm

Cons

The Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4
Wide minimum Poor narrowest aperture Help
f/5.6
Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Length Quite long Help
127 mm
Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 70 mm
Max focal length
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 300 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
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 4.3x
above average above average
Magnification
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 1:2 (0.5)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/4
below average below average
Wide minimum
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 f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
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 f/5.6
below average below average
Tele minimum
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 f/5.6
below average below average

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Generic motor
Image stabilization
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 None
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Four Thirds
Length
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 127 mm
Diameter
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 80 mm
Filter size
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 58 mm
Weight
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 0.6 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 14.7°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 3.4°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 11°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 2.6°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 18.3°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 4.3°
above average above average

Competitors

Placeholder Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
Placeholder Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED lens?

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a (4:34 PM, August 25, 2013)
This len is for 43 not M43
you will need an adapter for it to work
 
Avatar for SteveH SteveH (6:48 AM, May 31, 2013)
i am a camera/lense newby - purchased an Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4 - 5.6 ED lense for my Olympus E-PM2 camera but the lens mount was too big for the camera. The lens was supposed to be compatible - how could this be compatible? please help
 
Deuce (4:22 AM, January 27, 2011)
Despite the above specs, it *does have* a focus motor... it just doesn't seem like it sometimes.
 
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