Olympus introduces M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens

GaryPageau

Olympus introduced the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, an all-weather, super telephoto zoom lens. Equipped with a built-in 1.25x teleconverter, this lens covers a focal length of 300-1000mm equivalent, yet is only 4.1lbs and 12.4 inches in length. The high-performance 5-Axis Sync IS delivers the world’s most effective 8 shutter speed steps of compensation, enabling up to 1000mm equivalent handheld super-telephoto shooting, the company said. When paired with the optional M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20, this Micro Four Thirds System ultra-zoom lens is capable of up to 2000mm equivalent super-telephoto shooting.

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens comes packaged with the LH-115 lens hood, CSS-P121 lens strap, LC-115 lens cap and LSC-1642 lens case. It is available for pre-order now for $7,499.99 USD and $9,999.99 CAD.

Lens construction consists of 28 elements in 18 groups, including a newly developed large-diameter EDA lens and four Super ED lenses, reducing flares and color bleeding across the entire zoom range, and delivering superb edge-to-edge resolution and clarity. Olympus’ Z Coating Nano technology is employed to suppress reflective light and provide sharp, clear image quality, even in difficult shooting environments, such as backlit scenes. The lens body features a built-in 1.25x teleconverter, maintaining high optical performance while enabling up to 1000mm equivalent handheld shooting. Additionally, the lens is compatible with optional M.Zuiko Digital MC-14 1.4x and MC-20 2x teleconverters.

Other features

  • Inner zoom system maintains the original length of the lens, even when increasing zoom magnification
  • Constructed with rubberized zoom/focusing ring, for comfortable operation
  • Preset focus function allows the user to set and recall favorite focal positions
  • Tripod base plate in a shape and size that is easy to carry
  • Strap eyelets are installed to improve transportability and reduced load on the lens mount
  • Rubber lens end cover, designed to prevent scratches on the front of the lens
  • Compatible with Focus Stacking, allowing the user to create composite images with crisp focus from front to back

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.