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

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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

Sony

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Sony E Mount

Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

6categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS wins 2 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 3 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/6.3)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/5)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has higher Max magnification (0.7 × vs 0.17 ×)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 2060 g)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length150-600 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/5-6.3f/1.2
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight2060 g778 g
Min Focus56 cm40 cm
Filter Size95 mm72 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

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

87 × 108 mm

778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 156mm longer and 22mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 1282 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

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 ISFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    0.7 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/6.3 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/5 — lower is better

  • Weight

    778 g vs 2060 g — lower is better

  • Length

    108 mm vs 264.4 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 56 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    87 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

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
  • Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
  • Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
  • Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens

Cons

  • Expensive investment for a single focal length
  • Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
  • Some visible vignetting wide open

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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
50 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
14
Groups
15
10
Special elements
4 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
56 cm
40 cm−16 cm less
Max magnification
0.7 ×4.1× more
0.17 ×
Autofocus motor
Dual linear motors
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
2060 g
778 g−1,282 g less
Length
264.4 mm
108 mm−156 mm less
Diameter
109.4 mm
87 mm−22 mm less
Filter thread size
95 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sony E
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

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