OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
600mm-equiv. F4 super-telephoto with Sync IS (6 stops), 1475g weight, removable rotating tripod collar, and PRO weather sealing.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
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 300mm F4 IS PRO is 2.3 years newer.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
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Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (4 stops vs 0 stops)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Weight (880 g vs 1475 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Length (160 mm vs 227 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
⌀93 × 227 mm
1475 g (3.25 lb / 52.03 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 300mm F4 IS PRO is 67mm longer and 16mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 595 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 300mm F4 IS PRO
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
4 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 3 HR
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.24 × 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 ED, 2 Aspherical…
- ✓
Weight
880 g vs 1475 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
160 mm vs 227 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
77 mm vs 92.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 140 cm
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 300mm F4 IS PRO
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –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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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.