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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 75mm F1.8

Micro Four Thirds Mount

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 — 75mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2013

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

6categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

Portrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO wins 1 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 wins 4 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (4 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Weight (305 g vs 1475 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Length (69.1 mm vs 227 mm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/4)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Focal Length300 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Stabilization4 stopsNo
Weight1475 g305 g
Min Focus140 cm70 cm
Filter Size77 mm56 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 75mm F1.8

69 × 69 mm

305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 158mm longer and 24mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 1170 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8.

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 75mm F1.8
Portrait
2.5Limited
6.5Good
Sports & Action
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
7.5Good
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

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

  • Max magnification

    0.24 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Weight

    305 g vs 1475 g — lower is better

  • Length

    69.1 mm vs 227 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    70 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    69 mm vs 92.5 mm — 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 75mm F1.8

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

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 300mm F4 IS PRO

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Focal length (Min)
300 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
300 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.8+2.3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.8+2.3 stops wider
Elements
17
9
Groups
10
7
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 75mm F1.8
Min focus distance
140 cm
70 cm−70 cm less
Max magnification
0.24 ×2.2× more
0.11 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
4 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Weight
1475 g
305 g−1,170 g less
Length
227 mm
69.1 mm−158 mm less
Diameter
92.5 mm
69 mm−24 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
56 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
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.