Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R § 03 Head to head
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
Olympus 40–150mm f/4-5.6 is 192 g lighter. OM System 40–150mm f/4.0 has a brighter maximum aperture.
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R is a 40–150mm f/4-5.6 zoom, and the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is a 40–150mm f/4.0 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R 
OM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO 01
Key differences
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R better than the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO?
- 192 g lighter (190 g vs 382 g)
- 16 mm shorter (83 mm vs 99.4 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/4.0 vs f/4-5.6)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.9 m)
- Is weather sealed
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R has the edge: it is 192 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R has the edge: it is 192 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R | OM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO |
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| Focal length | 40–150mm | 40–150mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4.0 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) ◆ | 382 g (13.5 oz) |
| Dimensions | 63.5 x 83 mm | 68.9 mm (diameter) x 99.4 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m (35.43 inches) | 0.7 m (27.6 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.21x (0.42x 35mm equivalent) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | IP53-rated dust, splash, and freeze-resistant ◆ |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 15 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 2 aspherical, and 1 HR elements) |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2011 | — |
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Size
- A · Olympus
- B · OM
- 83 × 63.5 mm
- 99.4 × 68.9 mm
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is 16 mm longer and 192 g heavier than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R.
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Sample frames
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO?
- The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO opens to f/4.0, against f/4-5.6 on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R.
- Which is lighter, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R weighs 190 g, 192 g less than the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO (382 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO?
- The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.9 m for the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R.
- Do the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R and the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R has the edge: it is 192 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO better for travel?
- For travel, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 40-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 ED R has the edge: it is 192 g lighter to carry.
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