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M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Micro Four Thirds Mount

300–1200mm-equiv. super-tele zoom with 0.7× magnification at 56 cm, Sync IS, and 2060 g body.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Jun 2024

vs
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

50mm-equiv. F1.2 standard prime with 19-element design, 30 cm close focus, and IPX1 weather sealing.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Nov 2017

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 6.6 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

6categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS wins 2 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO wins 3 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has higher Max magnification (0.7 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/6.3)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Weight (410 g vs 2060 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/5)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Focal Length150-600 mm25 mm
Max Aperturef/5-6.3f/1.2
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight2060 g410 g
Min Focus56 cm30 cm
Filter Size95 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

109 × 264 mm

2060 g (4.54 lb / 72.66 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

70 × 87 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 177mm longer and 39mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 1650 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Super ED, 2 ED

  • Max magnification

    0.7 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS supports it

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/6.3 — lower is better

  • Weight

    410 g vs 2060 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/5 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Length

    87 mm vs 264.4 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 56 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 109.4 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
25 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
25 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5
f/1.2+4.1 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/6.3
f/1.2+4.8 stops wider
Elements
25
19
Groups
15
14
Special elements
4 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Min focus distance
56 cm
30 cm−26 cm less
Max magnification
0.7 ×6.4× more
0.11 ×
Autofocus motor
Dual linear motors
MSC (stepping motor)
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Weight
2060 g
410 g−1,650 g less
Length
264.4 mm
87 mm−177 mm less
Diameter
109.4 mm
70 mm−39 mm less
Filter thread size
95 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.