Name: M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 146
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)

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4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

The lens is beautifully finished
light and comfortable to hold
Decent optics which are still usable wide open at 300mm

the corners are significantly soft
No noticeable barrel or pin cushion or chromatic aberration
The front element does not rotate when focusing

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 18
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 75, 300 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II - Pros & Cons

The lens is beautifully finished
light and comfortable to hold
Decent optics which are still usable wide open at 300mm
good quality shot is better than an outstanding quality shot
compact
well built
lightweight and capable of delivering excellent
good light focusing speeds are reasonably quick
Distortion is well controlled and very consistent through the entire zoom range
Panasonic is almost just as good
Improved flare resistance
contrast and clarity
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autofocus of the 75-300mm is essentially silent and very quick

the corners are significantly soft
No noticeable barrel or pin cushion or chromatic aberration
The front element does not rotate when focusing
Image quality a bit soft at 300MM
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poor lighting the lens can struggle to achieve focus
Lacklustre in terms of outright resolution
it becomes almost meaningless
it is usually will not be visible
distortion over the entire zoom range is pincushion-shaped
it will only show in direct comparison
lack in-camera stabilisation
Vignetting was only just visible at the widest aperture settings
slightly less flare prone
it doesn't offer macro capabilities
the maximum aperture becomes smaller
noise) or slow the shutter
variance in lenses can cause a different experience
very loud shifting noise like an element is loose
it lacked the performance of my old version
it loses quite a bit at maximum focal length
Distortion is a little heavier
Sharpness score are on the low side
AF speed lacking

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	4.8-6.7
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	18
Groups	13
Special elements / coatings	1 Super ED element 1 ED element 3 HR elements 1 E-HR element ZERO coating
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	14.92 oz
Diameter	2.72 in
Length	4.61 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	75 - 300
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	150 - 600
Angle of View	16 - 4.1
Maximum magnification	0.18 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.90
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no
Lens mechanism	Inner focus with screw drive mechanism

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Olympus - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.3

Based on 5 reviews

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II ED M.Zuiko Digital Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 30.01.2013

Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II ED M.Zuiko Digital Review

Looking for a Olympus 75-300mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II lens review: Updated design and new lower price

DXOMARK

Published: 26.07.2013

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II lens review: Updated design and new lower price

As the equivalent to a 150-600mm this lens perhaps more so than any other in the range demonstrates just how much smaller MFT mount lenses can be compared with APS-C format offerings. Read on to see how well this highly portable model performs.

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photographyblog.com

Published: 22.02.2011

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 is a new ultra-telezoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Equivalent to a 150-600mm lens in 35mm format, the new Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 measures just 70x116mm and weighs only 430g. Available for £799.99 / €899 / $899.99, is this the right telephoto lens for your MFT compact system camera? Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 lens review to find out.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Lens

Photo Review

Published: 06.05.2013

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Lens

4.5

A smaller, lighter, more affordable update to the Olympus 75-300mm zoom lens, which features professional-grade multi-coating and a re-styled exterior.

Admiring Light

Published: 19.08.2013

Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II - Admiring Light

Contents1Around the Lens: Build Quality2Around the Lens: Handling, Operation and Autofocus3Image Quality: Sharpness4Image Quality: Bokeh5Image Quality: Color, Contrast, Chromatic Aberration, and Flare6Conclusion7Sample ImagesToday I take an in-depth look at the refresh of a lens that has been part of the Micro 4/3 system for a rather long time. Olympus first announced the original 75-300mm lens...