Olympus
Olympus M.300mm f/4.0
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 89.5 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 72.0 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 80.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 72.4 |
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📖 Overview
The Olympus M.300mm f/4.0 is a telephoto prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system, offering a long reach in a relatively compact package. It's ideal for wildlife and sports photography, providing excellent image quality. Its manual focus clutch system can be a bit stiff for some users.
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📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 300mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Motor | MSC |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 140.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x |
| Elements / Groups | 17 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Filter Diameter | 77mm |
| Weight | 1270g |
| Dimensions | 92.0 x 227.0mm |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| MSRP | $2,499 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.300mm f/4.0, sourced from SampleShots.
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