Used Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO
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Condition & contents
| Grading | light signs of use, no scuffs marks or scratches. Optics clear from haze/fungus. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Front/Rear Caps, lens hood, |
At a glance: Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO - 600mm-equivalent super-telephoto prime, Sync IS, weather-sealed.
About this lens
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO is the system's flagship super-telephoto prime - 600mm equivalent in a lens weighing under 1.3kg, which is a fraction of what comparable reach costs in full frame. Built to PRO standards with Sync IS, it is the lens that makes Micro Four Thirds a serious wildlife and birding proposition.
Build & handling
| Angle of view | 600mm equivalent on Micro Four Thirds |
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| Optical construction | 17 elements in 10 groups, including Super ED and HR elements |
| Stabilisation | In-lens IS, up to 6 stops with Sync IS bodies |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.4m - unusually close for a 600mm-equivalent lens |
| Weather resistance | Yes - PRO-series dust, splash and freeze-proof to -10°C |
| Filter thread | 77mm |
| Weight | 1270g (excluding tripod collar) |
Works with
- All Micro Four Thirds bodies - Olympus, OM System and Panasonic
- Olympus MC-14 1.4x teleconverter (840mm equivalent at f/5.6)
- Olympus MC-20 2.0x teleconverter (1200mm equivalent at f/8)
- Sync IS on compatible Olympus and OM System bodies
- 77mm screw-in filters
Best for
For birds and wildlife this is the reason to own a Micro Four Thirds system - 600mm-equivalent reach, handholdable, and extendable to 840mm with the MC-14 or 1200mm with the MC-20 while retaining autofocus. The 1.4m minimum focus is remarkable for the focal length and makes it genuinely usable for larger insects and small subjects at close range as well as distant ones.
Frequently asked questions
How much reach does this actually give me?
The 2x crop factor of Micro Four Thirds makes it equivalent to a 600mm lens on full frame. With the MC-14 that becomes 840mm equivalent, and with the MC-20, 1200mm equivalent - while still being handholdable.
Can I handhold it?
Yes, and that is the point of the lens. At 1270g with up to 6 stops of Sync IS stabilisation, handheld shooting is normal rather than exceptional - unlike a full-frame 600mm f/4, which is several times the weight and price.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 300mm |
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| Lens Type | Prime, Telephoto |
| Max Aperture | f/4.0 |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Olympus |