A long-reaching super telephoto for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO from Olympus is a 600mm equivalent lens that balances refined optics with a hand-holdable design. Super ED, E-HR, and HR glass elements are combined to control both chromatic and spherical aberrations to provide a high degree of clarity and sharpness, and a Z Coating Nano has been applied to individual elements to suppress lens flare and ghosting for high contrast, color-accurate imaging.
Complementing the optical attributes, this lens is also characterized by its optical image stabilization system, which can be used in conjunction with camera-based sensor-shift IS to realize a six-stop effective reduction in the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. A Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system is also employed to realize quick and quiet focusing performance, and a manual focus clutch enables seamless switching between focusing methods for more intuitive use. The lens is also fitted with a removable rotating tripod collar for improved balance and support, and the lens is weather-sealed to guard against dust, moisture, and freezing temperatures to benefit working in harsh climates.
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.4 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Sensor Type | MOS |
Sensor Size | 17.4 x 13 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200 to 6400 (Extended: 64 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 60 Seconds 1 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP Up to 8.5 fps at 20.4 MP Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | AVI/M-JPEG DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p MOV/H.264 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Audio File Format | Linear PCM (Stereo), WAV |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) Contrast Detection: 121 |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.3x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,037,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Fill Flash, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, HDMI D (Micro), PC Sync Socket, USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 30 to 90% |
Battery | 1 x BLH-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.3 x 3.6 x 2.7" / 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm |
Weight | 1.26 lb / 574 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Package Weight | 3.1 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.9 x 6.6 x 4.7" |