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 priceReleased Jun 2024
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Professional telephoto zoom with constant F2.8, dual linear AF, and IPX1 weather sealing.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2013
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 10.7 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 0.21 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has lower Min focus distance (56 cm vs 140 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Weight (880 g vs 2060 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
⌀109 × 264 mm
2060 g (4.54 lb / 72.66 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
⌀77 × 160 mm
880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 104mm longer and 32mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 1180 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 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
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, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
56 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.7 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Super ED, 2 Aspherical, 1 HD…
- ✓
Weight
880 g vs 2060 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
160 mm vs 264.4 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
77 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
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
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 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.