7 OM SYSTEM Deals Worth Grabbing This Holiday Season
OM SYSTEM’s Holiday Savings Event runs through January 11, 2025, and the deals are compelling. The Micro Four Thirds system has always offered a distinct advantage: professional-grade performance in a package that weighs half as much as full-frame equivalents. With savings up to $500 on flagship cameras and lenses, this is an ideal time to build or expand a travel-ready kit without compromising image quality.
Here are seven standout deals that deserve your attention.
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OM-1 Mark II
The Wildlife Photographer’s Secret Weapon
OM-1 Mark II Body: $1,999.99 (Save $400) | OM-1 Mark II 12-40mm PRO II Lens Kit: $2,599.99 (Save $400)
The OM-1 Mark II is a wildlife photography powerhouse. Its AI-powered subject detection recognizes birds and animals with precision, tracking them through cluttered backgrounds where other systems fall short. The quad-pixel autofocus system blankets the entire sensor with 1,053 cross-type points, and the blackout-free 50fps burst shooting means you capture the decisive moment rather than hoping you got it. And the OM-1 Mark II’s industry-leading 8.5-stop in-body stabilization lets you leave the tripod at home.
The OM-1 Mark II excels for wildlife and bird photographers because of the combination of speed and reach. Pair it with any OM SYSTEM telephoto, and the 2x crop factor doubles your effective focal length while the 8.5-stop in-body stabilization keeps everything sharp. The computational photography suite, including Live ND and in-camera Focus Stacking, eliminates post-processing and the need to carry heavy filters.
The OM-1 Mark II & 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II kit bundles the flagship body with OM SYSTEM’s workhorse standard zoom, covering 24-80mm 35mm equivalent with a constant f/2.8 aperture and matching IP53 weather sealing. It’s the professional kit for wildlife, travel, and everyday shooting, and buying as a kit saves you $400 over purchasing separately.
Best for: Wildlife and bird photographers, sports shooters, anyone who needs the best autofocus performance available.
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OM-3
Retro Soul, Modern Muscle
OM-3 Body: $1,799.99 (Save $200) | OM-3 12-45mm f4.0 PRO Kit: $2,099.99 (Save $200)
Don’t let the OM-3’s stylish retro look fool you: under the vintage aesthetics is a light, compact camera with flagship-level performance. Under the angular pentaprism styling and four control dials sits the same 20MP stacked sensor and TruePic X processor as the OM-1 Mark II. You get identical autofocus performance, the full computational photography suite, and IP53 weather sealing in a body that weighs just 17.5 ounces (486 grams).
The standout feature is the front-mounted Color Profile dial, which gives instant access to customizable color modes and film simulations. Street photographers and travel shooters who want to nail their look in-camera will appreciate not diving into menus mid-shoot. The OM-3 Recipes community lets you download and share custom profiles with other OM-3 shooters, expanding your creative options beyond the factory presets.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO OM pairs perfectly with the OM-3’s compact philosophy. This lens covers 24-90mm 35mm equivalent in a slim package at just 9 ounces (254 grams), maintaining the slim profile that makes the OM-3 such an appealing street and travel camera. This kit provides professional grade optics and weather sealing in a body-and-lens combo you can carry all day without fatigue.
Best for: Street and travel photographers, those who value tactile controls and vintage aesthetics, shooters who prioritize in-camera color customization.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
Extreme Reach Without the Bulk
$2,499.99 (Save $500)
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS delivers 300-1200mm 35mm equivalent reach in a package you can comfortably carry on a hike. Full-frame photographers chasing the same focal length are dealing with lenses that weigh twice as much and cost three times the price. The M.Zuiko 150-600mm pairs beautifully with the OM-1 Mark II’s stabilization system, providing up to seven stops of stabilization, making handheld shooting at 1200mm practical.
Add the optional 2x teleconverter, and you’re looking at the 35mm equivalent of 2400mm, a focal length that usually would require heavy tripods. The lens also offers strong close-focusing capabilities for what OM System describes as “tele macro,” letting you capture frame-filling detail of distant subjects.
Best for: Bird photographers, safari and wildlife shooters, anyone who needs extreme telephoto reach without sacrificing mobility.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
The Packable Telephoto
$899.99 (Save $200)
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is the world’s most compact 300mm equivalent telephoto zoom with a fixed aperture, and the specs back it up. Thanks to a retracting mechanism, the 40-150mm f/4 PRO stores at just 3.9 inches (99.4mm) and weighs only 13.5 ounces (382 grams). An inner focusing system keeps the lens length constant throughout the zoom range, so your balance point never shifts while shooting.
Hikers, travel shooters, and anyone building a lightweight system will appreciate the 80-300mm 35mm equivalent range with IP53 weather sealing for those rugged adventures. This lens gives photographers sharp optics without the extra bulk.
Best for: Hikers and backpackers, travel photographers, anyone prioritizing portability without sacrificing image quality.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO OM
The One-Lens Solution
$1,499.99 (Save $200)
If you could only take one lens on a trip, this would be it. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO OM covers 24-200mm 35mm equivalent with a constant f/4 aperture and sharpness that rivals dedicated primes throughout the range. Sync IS image stabilization delivers up to 7 stops of stabilization, making low-light handheld shooting practical without pushing ISO into noisy territory.
The zoom range handles landscapes at the wide end, environmental portraits in the middle, and wildlife opportunities at 200mm 35mm equivalent. IP53 weather sealing means you keep shooting when conditions worsen, and the image quality is sharp enough that cropping in post remains a viable option. For travel photographers who value versatility over specialization, this lens eliminates the “which lenses do I pack” dilemma entirely.
Best for: Travel photographers, one-lens kits, photojournalists, anyone who refuses to miss a shot because they mounted the wrong lens.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO OM
Ultra-Wide Versatility
$1,099.99 (Save $200)
Covering 16-50mm 35mm equivalent, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO OM gives you dramatic ultra-wide perspectives for landscapes and architecture while extending to a focal length for environmental portraits and street photography. The lens accepts standard 72mm filters, making it practical for landscape photographers who rely on ND and polarizing filters.
The constant f/4 aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range, and rugged weather sealing matches the OM-1 Mark II and OM-3 bodies. For photographers who previously carried separate ultra-wide and standard zooms, this lens consolidates two lenses into one.
Best for: Landscape photographers, architecture and real estate shooters, travel photographers who want ultra-wide and standard zoom capability without carrying multiple lenses.
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M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II and M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II
The Documentary Duo
M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II: $549.99 (Save $100) | M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II: $449.99 (Save $100)
These updated primes bring classic focal lengths into the modern era with metal construction and IPX1-rated splash-proof design. The M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II gives you a 34mm equivalent field of view that documentary and street photographers have relied on for decades.
The M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II provides the 50mm equivalent “nifty fifty” perspective, a classic choice for portraits, environmental shots, and everyday carry.
Both lenses weigh next to nothing: 4 ounces (112 grams) for the 17mm, 5.5 ounces (156 grams) for the 25mm. The f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for smooth bokeh and low-light capability. Paired with the OM-3’s Color Profile dial, these primes become the foundation of a street photography kit that fits in a small shoulder bag.
Best for: Street photographers, documentary shooters, anyone building a compact prime kit for everyday carry.
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The Bottom Line
OM SYSTEM’s Holiday Savings Event offers significant value for photographers who understand the Micro Four Thirds advantage. The 2x crop factor delivers reach that full-frame systems struggle to match at equivalent price points. The size and weight savings are real: a complete wildlife kit with the OM-1 Mark II and M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS weighs less than many full-frame bodies with a standard zoom attached.
From first kit to system expansion, these seven deals offer professional-grade tools. The OM SYSTEM Holiday Savings event runs through January 11, 2025.
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