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Pros Pros
  • Stellar optical sharpness and image quality
  • Useful features including focus clutch, Arca-Swiss foot, and close-focus capability
  • Highly efficient built-in image stabilization
  • Durable, weather-sealed tank-like construction
  • Fast and precise autofocus performance
Cons Cons
  • High price point
  • Heavy and large for the Micro Four Thirds system
  • Manual focus clutch can be engaged accidentally
  • Autofocus can hunt or be slow without the limiter

Launch price Launch price $2,499.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 300mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus (0.24x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Micro-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1475g (3 lb 4 oz) · 92.5 x 227 mm (3.64 x 8.94 in)

Announcement date Announcement date January 6, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,499.99
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Micro Four Thirds
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series PRO

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 10

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 300mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 4.1°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Micro-type ultrasonic
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.24x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
Focus clutch switch (AF/MF) Focus clutch switch (AF/MF) Yes

Weight Weight 1475g (3 lb 4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 92.5mm (3.64 in)
Length Length 227mm (8.94 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included