OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1 24x IS PRO Telephoto Lens

The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO is an extraordinary telephoto zoom lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system, offering versatility and high-end performance for professionals and serious enthusiasts, particularly those interested in wildlife, sports, and action photography. Tailored for Micro Four Thirds camera bodies, it maintains a compact size and lighter weight compared to full-frame equivalent lenses while providing excellent image quality. The lens maintains a relatively bright f/4.5 maximum aperture even at its longest focal lengths, which is beneficial for shooting in varying light conditions and provides control over depth of field. This lens offers a super-telephoto range, equivalent to 300-800mm in full-frame terms, allowing photographers to capture distant subjects with astounding clarity.

A built-in 1.25x teleconverter increases the lens's reach to 187.5-500mm (or 375-1000mm full-frame equivalent), enhancing its versatility without the need to carry and change to an external teleconverter. The MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) system enables swift and precise autofocus that is also whisper-quiet, ensuring that the lens is well-suited for both photo and video recording. When paired with compatible camera bodies, the lens's in-lens Image Stabilization synchronizes with the camera's in-body stabilization to offer up to 8 stops of compensation, dramatically reducing camera shake and making handheld shooting more practical at such long focal lengths.

The lens features an advanced optical formula including 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED), 4 Super ED, 2 High Refractive index (HR), and Aspherical ED lens elements, which together combat chromatic aberrations and color fringing for notable clarity and color accuracy. Its build quality and weather-sealing make the lens resilient against the elements, allowing photographers to operate confidently under adverse weather conditions. Both zooming and focusing mechanisms are internal, maintaining the lens's overall length during operation and enhancing balance and stability. It also prevents dust and moisture from entering the lens. A 95mm front filter thread allows the attachment of various filters, such as circular polarizers or neutral density filters, for further creative control over the image.

Product Features in Detail

M.ZUIKO 150-400MM IS PRO AT A GLANCE
Announcing breakthrough technology that changes the way you shoot. The M.Zuiko 150-400mm IS PRO delivers unrivaled portability, imaging power, and all-weather performance. At only 4.1 pounds and 12.4 inches in length, you can easily hold the 35mm-equivalent 1000mm reach for unprecedented mobility. Powerful image stabilization enables sharp telephoto images, all handheld. Break free from your tripod. The ultra-zoom revolution has begun.

Super Telephoto Power In a Compact Size
Capture richly detailed images with the powerful ultra-telephoto lens you can comfortably hold in your hand.

Powerful Focal Range
Reach far with a lens that’s powerfully small. The compact 150-400mm IS PRO lens delivers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 300-800mm that gets you close without moving a step, and the built-in teleconverter can extend your reach even further. It’s so powerful, you can easily capture the minute detail on a bird’s wing or the whiskers on a fox.

Bright, Fixed Aperture
The 150-400mm IS PRO provides a bright F4.5 aperture across the entire zoom range up to 800mm. Using the built-in 1.25x teleconverter boosts your focal reach to 1000mm with a F5.6 aperture. The lens uses leading edge optical technologies to significantly reduce color fringing and flares and ensure edge to edge sharpness. There are 28 glass elements arranged in 18 groups, including a large diameter EDA lens and 4 Super ED lenses. Advanced Z Coating Nano minimizes ghosts and flares to deliver the exceptional image quality M.Zuiko lenses are known for around the world.

Built-In Teleconverter
Engage the 150-400mm IS PRO's built-in 1.25x teleconverter to extend the focal range to 1000mm (35mm equivalent). Plus, add optional M.Zuiko teleconverters to provide a maximum equivalent focal range of 750-2000mm. With the M.Zuiko lens system, you'll enjoy unprecedented handheld telephoto reach.

From Telephoto To Macro
Sure, it’s a distance-erasing ultra-zoom lens. But it also doubles as a lens for macro shooting. Don’t want to get too close to your macro subject? Enjoy a 4-foot shooting distance throughout the zoom range with a 35mm equivalent maximum image magnification of x0.57. Use the 1.25x teleconverter to raise your magnification to x0.71 for capturing spectacular detail on an insect or flower.

Focus Stacking Support
The 150-400mm IS PRO lens supports focus stacking in compatible cameras so you can create composite images with crisp focus from front to back.

Break Free From Your Tripod
The compact M.Zuiko 150-400mm IS PRO opens up a whole new world of handheld shooting possibilities.

Compact and Lightweight
At a mere 4.1 pounds and measuring just over a foot long, the 150-400mm IS PRO lens is compact and lightweight to let you move. When paired with a mirrorless OM-D E-M1X camera, the combination weighs just 6.3 pounds - 50% less versus the weight of an equivalent 300mm-800mm lens and DSLR camera. Built from lightweight but durable magnesium alloy and carbon fiber, this lens is designed to be evenly balanced in your hand, all so you can have more freedom to shoot without being tied to a tripod.

Weathersealed Construction
A protective jacket for your lens is something else you have to carry around. That’s why we designed the 150-400mm IS PRO lens to be dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof down to 14°F. Shoot on a windy beach or a rainy day, no protective gear needed. When you pair the lens with select weathersealed OM-D cameras, you’ll have a fully sealed system that lets you enjoy maximum mobility. It’s no wonder we build the world’s most portable camera system.

Handheld Shooting Controls
Controls are placed for easy, comfortable reach during handheld shooting. You’ll find a rubberized zoom / focusing ring for fine tuning your focus. Five function switches give you all the control you need: AF Limiter, AF/MF toggle, Image Stabilization, Button Function Control, and Electronic Sound Off.

Heat-Resistant Finish
For days when you’re shooting under a hot sun with blazing temperatures, this lens has two exterior layers that act as a heat shield. They reflect infrared rays away from the lens to control the temperature inside so it always operates at peak performance.

Flourine Coating
The forefront lens features a fluorine coating that makes it smoother and more resistant to scratches. Waterdrops glide off without streaking, and dirt and grime can be effortlessly wiped away.

Unique In Its Class
The 150-400mm IS PRO lens has features that puts it in a class all by itself. There’s one lens length for all zoom ranges to help maintain its compact size. The lens hood is made of lightweight, durable carbon fiber to reduce weight. A rubber lens end covers and protects the lens barrel. You can safely and comfortably carry the lens using a non-slip rubber grip on the tripod mount. Strap eyelets make it easy to transport and reduces stress on the lens mount. Easily adjust the tripod seat ring to a vertical or horizontal position with click stops every 90 degrees.

Capability Way Beyond Its Size
Don’t let the compact size fool you. The 150-400mm IS PRO has a powerful array of features to ensure your photos are spectacularly sharp.

5-Axis Sync IS
To equip you with handheld super telephoto capabilities, the 150-400mm IS PRO lens offers the world’s best stabilization performance at this telephoto range. Olympus’ 5-Axis Sync IS combines in-lens stabilization with in-camera stabilization to provide up to 8 shutter speed steps of compensation at 300mm, and up to 6 shutter speed steps at 1000mm*. To ensure the highest level of stabilization performance, the 150-400 IS PRO lens features the same gyro sensor used in the pro OM-D E-M1X camera to instantly detect all types of shake.
*According to CIPA standards, when attached to the OM-D E-M1X camera body.

Fast Precise AF
It’s called lens thinning technology and it gives the 150-400mm IS PRO lens all the autofocusing speed and precision you need. The secret is thinner and lighter focal lenses, so they react quickly and work seamlessly with your camera’s autofocus system. Shooting with a super-telephoto lens and capturing fast moving subjects has never been easier.

Carbon Fiber Hood
The included lens hood is constructed of lightweight durable carbon fiber that’s strong to withstand shooting in all types of outdoor environments. Flocking is applied to the inside of the hood to reduce glare for better image quality.

Ouitfit To Perform
Specialized accessories will help you get even more performance from your 150-400mm IS PRO lens. The Zuiko PRF-ZD95 PRO Protection Filter features ZERO coating to suppress flares and ghosting, and a fluorine coating makes it easy to clean. Extend your focal range by adding the MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter and/or the MC-20 2.0x Teleconverter.