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 8-25mm F4 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Ultra-wide 8–25mm F4 PRO zoom (16–50mm equiv.) with IP53 sealing, 0.21× magnification, and retracting design.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
2 categories tied
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 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Min focus distance (23 cm vs 140 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Weight (411 g vs 1475 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Length (88.5 mm vs 227 mm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Diameter (77 mm vs 92.5 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
for scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
⌀77 × 89 mm
411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 139mm longer and 16mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO is 1064 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 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
- ✓
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
- ✓
Custom function button
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 8-25mm F4 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 DSA, 2 Aspherical ED, 1 Super ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
23 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
411 g vs 1475 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
88.5 mm vs 227 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
77 mm vs 92.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/4
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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 8-25mm F4 PRO
Pros
- ✓Constant F4 across 8–25mm
- ✓IP53 weather sealing with ZERO coating
- ✓Retracting barrel — only 411g
Cons
- –No front filter thread (optional CP adapter)
- –Extending zoom barrel
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.