OM System Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro Lens - White

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro is a professional-grade super-telephoto zoom lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system. With a versatile focal length range of 50–200mm (100–400mm equivalent in 35mm format) and a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, it delivers superb reach, speed, and low-light performance—perfect for wildlife, sports, and outdoor action photography.

Equipped with 7-stop 5-Axis Sync IS, the lens works seamlessly with in-body stabilization to produce razor-sharp results even when shooting handheld at extreme focal lengths. Its internal zoom and focus design ensure balance and durability, while advanced ED and HR elements with ZERO II coating minimize aberrations, flare, and ghosting for outstanding optical clarity.

The lens supports continuous AF at up to 50 fps, has a minimum focusing distance of 2.6 ft, and features a focus limit switch for faster subject acquisition. Four customizable Lens Fn buttons offer quick access to frequently used controls.

Built for the most demanding environments, the IP53-rated weather-sealed construction and fluorine-coated front element provide reliable performance in dust, rain, and freezing conditions. It’s also compatible with optional teleconverters, extending its reach even further for professional fieldwork.

Product Features in Detail

M.Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO at a glance
The 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO is the world's only* fully weathersealed, all-purpose super-telephoto zoom lens, providing a 100-400mm equivalent focal length with a constant F2.8 aperture. Weighing only 1,075 grams (2.37 pounds), it is designed for versatile shooting. When paired with our advanced 5-axis sync IS, this lens allows for agile handheld photography in all conditions.

World's only* 100-400mm (35mm equiv.) zoom lens with a fixed F2.8 aperture. Unrivaled performance.
Designed for the demands of the field, this one lens delivers exceptional versatility and pro-level performance. Wherever your creativity takes you, this lens delivers.

Push your focal limits
Animals in their natural environments, wildlife portraits, compressed landscapes, and intricate details of nature — all made possible with a 4x zoom range that covers super-telephoto and telemacro.

Speed you can count on
The world’s first 100-400mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens with a constant F2.8 aperture lets you photograph with faster shutter speeds and perform reliably in low-light conditions.

Extend your reach
Extend your vision even further. The M.Zuiko teleconverters expand your reach up to 560mm F4.0 with the MC-14, or 800mm F5.6 with the MC-20 (35mm equivalent).

Compact, steady, and reliable
Don’t let tripods or bad weather limit your exploration. The 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO is designed for photography on the go — compact, lightweight, stable, agile, and fully weathersealed for reliable performance in any environment.

Adventure ready size
Designed with mobility in mind. Weighing just 1,075g (2.37lbs) and 1,250g (2.76lbs with tripod collar). Easy to carry, effortless to create.

Sync IS up to 7.0 stops
Get ready, set, go—capture stunning images at a shutter speed of 1/3 second using a 400mm equivalent focal length! This is achievable thanks to our industry-leading 5-axis Sync IS, which offers up to 7.0 stops compensation on a compatible OM SYSTEM camera.

Certified all-weather performance
Don’t let weather stop you — IP53-certified weather sealing protects against dust, rain, and cold, letting

Fast and versatile
This lens is more than just about reach. Paired with a compatible OM SYSTEM camera, you can shoot up to 50fps with C-AF tracking or expand the depth of field using focus stacking.

FAST AF
A fast camera deserves a fast lens. The 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO paired with a compatible OM SYSTEM camera supports up to 50fps C-AF for subject tracking and Pro Capture.

Get closer — Keep your distance
Nature’s wonders are closer than you think — get 0.5× magnification* while keeping the distance at 0.78m, or 1:1 magnification* with the MC-20 teleconverter.
*35mm equivalent.

Sharper macro. More depth.
Perfect your macro and landscape shots. In-camera Focus Stacking combines varying focus points into one image with greater depth of field — ideal for flowers, insects, and landscapes.

Crisp. Clear. Uncompromised.
It all comes down to image quality — and we deliver. From proven technologies to careful hand inspection, every lens meets the highest M.Zuiko standards.

Modern meets traditional
M.Zuiko embodies nearly a century of lens expertise. Its high-precision technology allows for ultra-thin elements, while traditional manual inspections maintain the highest quality standards.

Optics designed for excellence
The 21-element, 13-group lens offers edge-to-edge clarity with 1 EDA, 2 Super ED, 1 ED, 2 HR, and 3 E-HR elements. The internal zoom mechanism preserves balance for smooth, steady handling.

Glare-resistant. Outdoor-ready.
The front element features ZERO Coating II to reduce ghosting and flares, plus a fluorine coating for water and stain repellency.