Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
Olympus Jan 2016
Olympus Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO

This is a prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 300 mm (600 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/4.0. It weighs 1270 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2016. That combination suits wildlife and sports photography.

It is a professional-grade super-telephoto prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering a 600mm equivalent focal length. It features a bright F4.0 maximum aperture and advanced optical design, including Super ED, HR, and E-HR elements, to deliver sharp, high-resolution images with minimal aberrations. The lens incorporates a built-in image stabilization system that, when combined with compatible Olympus camera bodies, provides up to 6 stops of compensation through Sync IS technology. Its robust weather-sealed construction ensures reliability in various shooting conditions, making it ideal for wildlife, sports, and telephoto photography.

f/4.0
Aperture
300mm
Focal
1270 g
Weight
Jan 2016
Released
Olympus site

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Good for wildlifesports
Landscape
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
300 mm (600 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
Yes (up to 6 stops with Sync IS)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
F4.0
Minimum aperture
F22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
17 elements in 10 groups (including 3 Super ED, 3 HR, and 1 E-HR elements)
Minimum focusing distance
1.4 m (4.59 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.24x (0.48x 35mm equivalent)
Filter size
77 mm
Dimensions
92.5 mm (diameter) x 227 mm (length)
Weight
1,270 g (2.8 lbs)
Weather sealing
Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant
Usage
wildlife, sports, landscape

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 74% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
straight outta the trash
01 straight outta the trash by slabrador
Looking Back Towards Swami Rock
02 Looking Back Towards Swami Rock by iamfisheye
Three Local Fishermen
03 Three Local Fishermen by iamfisheye
Held Together With Holes
04 Held Together With Holes by iamfisheye
skyline_wangerooge
05 skyline_wangerooge by Jörg Esper
strandkorb
06 strandkorb by Jörg Esper
Denmark July 2025
07 Denmark July 2025 by Thomas Ohlsson Photography
Denmark July 2025
08 Denmark July 2025 by Thomas Ohlsson Photography
LEGOLAND July 2025
09 LEGOLAND July 2025 by Thomas Ohlsson Photography
LEGOLAND July 2025
10 LEGOLAND July 2025 by Thomas Ohlsson Photography
goatee
11 goatee by slabrador
bridges
12 bridges by slabrador
Karen in the Waves
13 Karen in the Waves by iamfisheye
Pink Hydrangea
14 Pink Hydrangea by BillHoll
You got a problem with Canada Gooses...
15 You got a problem with Canada Gooses... by BillHoll
locker_room
16 locker_room by Jörg Esper
dragons
17 dragons by Jörg Esper
7697799673
18 7697799673 by Jörg Esper
Cutleaf coneflower
19 Cutleaf coneflower by BillHoll
Bumble
20 Bumble by BillHoll
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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