Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro : Specifications and Opinions

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro is a tele lens for 4/3, manufactured from 2014. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1379 €;

108 users have given it an average vote of 9.8 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Micro 4/3: this lens is compatible with mirrorless micro-4/3.

Specifications
Focal lenght	40-150 mm
Angle of view	30 - 8.2° (equivalent to a 81-303mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	4/3
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 10 groups
Min. focus distance	0.70 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.21x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	72 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	880 g
Dimensions	79 x 160 mm
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Marzio Iotti

sent on 29 Marzo 2026

Pros: Overall quality

Cons: Weight, compared to camera bodies (OM5).

Opinion: Very high quality optics. You can make close-up images (flowers-insects) with very nice blur. At f5.6 I think it reaches the maximum resolution over the entire frame, but even at full aperture and at maximum focal length (300 equivalents) it is very sharp up to the corners. Also suitable for repainting due to the detachment that is obtained from the background already around 100mm by opening to f4. Its only flaw is the weight (not absolutely: try to get a 300 f2.8 for full frame). It seems to be made of lead. The feeling of weight is amplified in relation to Olympus camera bodies such as the OM5. With bodies like OM1 or Lumix G9II there is more balance. It is not stabilized, but with the excellent stabilization of the Olympus bodies you can work handhand even at the longest focal lengths. The price is compensated by the quality.

Boken

sent on 24 Novembre 2025

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: Practically it is a telephoto as God Commands. Perfect in every part, better than the various Nikons I have owned of the same characteristics (Nikkor Af-S 70-200 f2.8 VR I and VR II and AF-S80-200 f2.8 ). Having said that, one thing I really like is the fact that it has a lens hood that closes on the lens, like the old Nikon (Af-S 300 f4 ED), practical that reduces the size of the lens: it becomes as big as an 18-300 and fits in a bag. I mount it on Em1X and Em1II: lightning-fast AF and mind-blowing sharpness. Great for sports and photo hunting. High performance also on Panasonic G9 for portrait. Comfortable and easy to use even with Panasonic GX9: if you disassemble or keep the lens hood contracted, it becomes excellent for street and children's photos.

Claudio Ricci

sent on 24 Novembre 2025

Pros: Well, pretty much everything.

Cons: Nothing.

Opinion: It's the natural "continuation" of the 12-40 2.8 Pro, and therefore I can refer to what I wrote about that lens, because with this other one the things to say are the same. Impeccable in every situation, practically free of defects. Is it "old"? Well, what does it matter? However, he is still at the top now. Isn't it stabilized? The OM-1 or similar machines of the house take care of it; You can also shoot handheld in the evening without any problems, if you want. Can't the lens hood be mounted upside down? Come on, let's find some serious "cons" (if there are any). There is one that more than a "con" is a characteristic of the optics: the Bokeh is not the best. But it still does its job, and it doesn't seem to me that it can affect too much in an evaluation of such a lens. Those who want a "perfect" bokeh (which is very subjective) can go for other lenses, or directly on a system other than the M4/3. However, I vote on 10 laude andante, as far as I'm concerned.

Fabiosestu.photography

sent on 26 Maggio 2025

Pros: Sharpness, brightness, autofocus

Cons: Weight and dimensions - Lens hood does not mount backwards

Opinion: From a qualitative point of view, there is very little to discuss: this lens is simply a guarantee. Excellent sharpness throughout the focal range, fast and precise autofocus, clean and natural color rendition, without visible aberrations or annoying distortions. It is an ideal companion for those looking for professional performance in all conditions. That said, it must also be said that it is NOT a lens to always carry with you lightly. Weight and size make themselves felt, especially if you are not exclusively photographing sports or wildlife. For travel, street or light hiking photography, it is challenging. In addition, the lens hood cannot be mounted upside down, so in the backpack if you do not disassemble the hood it is really bulky. Personally, I consider this an exceptional goal, but one that must be chosen consciously. I eventually switched to the younger brother f/4.

Michele Azzetti

sent on 20 Dicembre 2023

Pros: Size, Sharpness, Manual Focus Ring

Cons: I don't know

Opinion: A few months ago in the micro 4/3 world I bought this lens coupled with an OM1. The mere fact that it's an 80 300 2.8 certainly makes it exceptionally versatile considering the weight makes it nothing short of fantastic. (I have a Z8 a 300 2.8.. heavy material I have!!) Here you get to the end of the day and you can work freehand without feeling tired, etc. A few days ago I coupled the lens to a mc 20 (2x) multiplier. Incredible to note that it loses very little in sharpness; I'd say it's better with the 2x than with the 1.4x. Excellent color rendering if used with the OM1 (with other models I don't know). No problem in the rain and snow. After 30 years of photography, optics, etc., I have to say that currently this gem is the best lens I have ever had, also considering the really low cost.

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