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M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

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 price

Released Feb 2016

vs

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Micro Four Thirds Mount

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro — 60mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.

$549

Launch price

Released Aug 2019

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 3.5 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

7categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Macro & Close-upTravel

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO wins 1 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro wins 4 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (4 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Weight (185 g vs 1475 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Min focus distance (19 cm vs 140 cm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.24 ×)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Length (82 mm vs 227 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Focal Length300 mm60 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Stabilization4 stopsNo
Weight1475 g185 g
Min Focus140 cm19 cm
Filter Size77 mm46 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

93 × 227 mm

1475 g (3.25 lb / 52.03 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 60mm F2.8 Macro

60 × 82 mm

185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 145mm longer and 33mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 1290 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro.

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 300mm F4 IS PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Portrait
2.5Limited
5.0Fair
Sports & Action
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
2.0Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
6.0Good
Wildlife
7.5Good
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
8.5Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 3 HR, 1 E-HR

  • OIS effectiveness

    4 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO supports it

  • Control ring

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO supports it

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Weight

    185 g vs 1475 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    19 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better

  • Length

    82 mm vs 227 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    60 mm vs 92.5 mm — 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

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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 60mm F2.8 Macro

Pros

  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Focal length (Min)
300 mm
60 mm
Focal length (Max)
300 mm
60 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
17
13
Groups
10
10
Special elements
3 Super ED, 3 HR, 1 E-HR
1 ED, 1 Super ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Min focus distance
140 cm
19 cm−121 cm less
Max magnification
0.24 ×
1 ×4.2× more
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
4 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Weight
1475 g
185 g−1,290 g less
Length
227 mm
82 mm−145 mm less
Diameter
92.5 mm
60 mm−33 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
46 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
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.