Let me qualify myself with my Olympus journey. I am a full time professional award winning photographer who switched to Olympus after 4 bad Nikons in a row. We all know about Nikon's quality control issues as of late. I have owned many Olympus cameras, Fuji cameras, and Sony cameras (I am a mirrorless guy.) I had mainly been shooting Sony as of late but have been disappointed in their lens selection and pricing. Don't get me wrong, Sony lenses are stellar and the Zeiss 55mm f1.8 has gone down as a legend for me and many others. However, smaller lens selection and unbelievably expensive glass for the range I need pointed me to look at this Oly 40-150mm lens.
So where has this journey led me? Well I have sold off all my Sony gear except one camera and one lens and I have pretty much gone back to all Olympus products. I shoot, weddings, commercial, and family portraits mainly and yes micro four thirds cameras are really that good. I am so sick of the sensor size argument. I have shot these cameras in every type of lighting environment and they have blown me away. Best part is, Olympus glass is exceptionally good and most lenses will not break the bank. Also, yes, you can get beautiful bokeh and beautiful depth of field with these cameras. I am mean really good. Good enough to earn me wedding photography awards and most importantly the respect of my clients.
Now to this lens. This 40-150 lens is the M43 game changer! Yes, it is that good! Good enough to make me sell off my Sony gear like I mentioned. This lens will go down as one of the best made from any manufacturer. The build quality is exceptional. The contrast is beyond beautiful. The bokeh is buttery smooth. Sharpness is second to none even wide open. Best of all, for a 40-150 f2.8 the lens is compact and light. Yes, it is expensive but if you want a lens to bring out the best in the micro four thirds sensor look no further. Olympus cameras are blazingly fast and with this lens on my OMD-EM1 I never miss a shot and I never have an out of focus image. No back focus issues ever (you hear that Nikon?) If you are serious about photography get this lens. It will blow you away.
One quick side note. I get asked from Nikon and Canon people, well don't you feel weird showing up to events with smaller cameras and gear? No, I don't and in fact the retro look of the cameras have started more wonderful conversations than I can count and my back isn't gone by the end of the day. Don't be afraid to shoot micro four thirds. Yes, a full frame sensor will get a bit more dynamic range etc but if you know what you are doing these cameras will perform just as well. This cameras truly do put the fun back in photography for me and this lens is a legend. Happy shooting and sorry for my ramblings.
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| lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| focus type | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Micromotor | Micromotor |
| minimum focal length | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters |
| max focal length | 150 millimeters | 150 millimeters | — | — | 150 millimeters | 150 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 150 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 51471 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 150 millimeters |
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SUPERIOR AF PERFORMANCE
The 40-150mm f2.8 PRO's industry-first Dual VCM AF separates the focusing mechanism into two lens groups controlled by individual linear motors. This makes AF performance extremely fast and quiet.
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CLOSE FOCUSING DISTANCE
The 40-150mm f2.8 PRO can focus as close as 20 inches from the front of the lens, allowing you to capture stunning detail in smaller subjects like butterflies or small animals without startling them.
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MSC MECHANISM (MSC)
The linear drive motors found in the 40-150mm f2.8 PRO are Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) and provide fast, nearly silent focusing and aperture performance; a must-have for any videographer.
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A LENS FOR ALL SEASONS
Weatherproof seals in 11 separate locations make the 40-150mm f2.8 PRO lens virtually impervious to dust and moisture. Capture stunning images in tough weather conditions without worry
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SERIOUS HAND-HELD PERFORMANCE
Paired with an OM SYSTEM Camera body with 5-axis image stabilization, the 40-150mm f2.8 PRO lens delivers remarkable low-light images without blur due to camera shake.
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ENHANCE YOUR ZOOM
The available MC-14 teleconverter extends the maximum focal length to a whopping 210mm (35mm equivalent of 420mm) for those really long shots while still carrying a minimal amount of gear.
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functioned flawlessly in less than ideal conditions
I took my recently purchased Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO Lens, purchased to use on an Olympus E-M1 Mark II body, west to Oklahoma this year in the middle of a frigid cold snap for the last weekend of quail season. Temps averaged in the single digits to low teens, with much colder wind chills. I set my camera on CA-F mode with burst shots. Extremely pleased with the super fast acquisition and autofocus, even in such cold conditions. Shots came out very clear (the first shot with the covey rise is cropped down quite a bit due to my distance from them) and I was able to take action photos of dogs while getting great shots of the scenery as well.My one complaint, and it's not a big one, is that the lens hood, when retracted, does tend to interfere with your zoom. However, I rarely, if ever, shoot without the lens hood extended. Both for photographic reasons and for simply protecting the lens. I carry my camera in a side mount with a Peak Designs slide strap, and walked through a lot of plum thickets and such, and the hood provides a ton of protection for your glass.This is a compact lens, and for a mirrorless system, it's not like your smaller lenses where you can shoot with your display as easy. It's certainly easier to shoot by raising your camera to your eye and looking through viewfinder due to the weight, but this comes natural for me anyway and it's a preferred shooting style for me.Very pleased with the lens performance. no detectible aberrations for me, and great, clear shots.
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My one complaint, and it's not a big one, is that the lens hood, when retracted, does tend to interfere with your zoom. However, I rarely, if ever, shoot without the lens hood extended. Both for photographic reasons and for simply protecting the lens. I carry my camera in a side mount with a Peak Designs slide strap, and walked through a lot of plum thickets and such, and the hood provides a ton of protection for your glass.
This is a compact lens, and for a mirrorless system, it's not like your smaller lenses where you can shoot with your display as easy. It's certainly easier to shoot by raising your camera to your eye and looking through viewfinder due to the weight, but this comes natural for me anyway and it's a preferred shooting style for me.
Very pleased with the lens performance. no detectible aberrations for me, and great, clear shots.
functioned flawlessly in less than ideal conditions
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
I took my recently purchased Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO Lens, purchased to use on an Olympus E-M1 Mark II body, west to Oklahoma this year in the middle of a frigid cold snap for the last weekend of quail season. Temps averaged in the single digits to low teens, with much colder wind chills. I set my camera on CA-F mode with burst shots. Extremely pleased with the super fast acquisition and autofocus, even in such cold conditions. Shots came out very clear (the first shot with the covey rise is cropped down quite a bit due to my distance from them) and I was able to take action photos of dogs while getting great shots of the scenery as well.Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
My one complaint, and it's not a big one, is that the lens hood, when retracted, does tend to interfere with your zoom. However, I rarely, if ever, shoot without the lens hood extended. Both for photographic reasons and for simply protecting the lens. I carry my camera in a side mount with a Peak Designs slide strap, and walked through a lot of plum thickets and such, and the hood provides a ton of protection for your glass.
This is a compact lens, and for a mirrorless system, it's not like your smaller lenses where you can shoot with your display as easy. It's certainly easier to shoot by raising your camera to your eye and looking through viewfinder due to the weight, but this comes natural for me anyway and it's a preferred shooting style for me.
Very pleased with the lens performance. no detectible aberrations for me, and great, clear shots.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
I like the lower aperture and auto focus lens capabilities which allows me to take better indoor action shots
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D M. Victoria Canada
Fast and sharp as a tack.
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2023
