Used Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Lens

Condition & contents

At a glance: Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm II - pocketable 150-600mm-equivalent super-telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds.

About this lens

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II is an exceptionally compact super-telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds - 150-600mm equivalent reach in a lens weighing around 423g.

Build & handling

Works with

• All Micro Four Thirds bodies (Olympus / OM System, Panasonic Lumix G)
• 58mm filters
• Best paired with a body that has in-body stabilisation

Best for

Remarkable reach for the size - 600mm equivalent in a lens you can carry in a jacket pocket, which no other system matches. Ideal for casual wildlife, birds, air shows and safari where a large telephoto is impractical. The trade is a slow aperture: it needs good light, and it relies on the body's stabilisation, so it pairs best with an IBIS-equipped Olympus/OM System or Panasonic body.

Frequently asked questions

Is f/6.7 at the long end too slow?

In bright daylight it is fine, and modern sensors handle the higher ISO you may need. In woodland, at dusk or for fast-moving subjects in poor light it becomes limiting. If you regularly shoot wildlife in low light, the 100-400mm or the 300mm f/4 PRO are the brighter options.

Does it have stabilisation built in?

No. It depends on in-body stabilisation, which nearly all Olympus/OM System and most recent Panasonic bodies have. On a body without IBIS you would need fast shutter speeds or a support.