OM System M. Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO
Announced January 1, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The OM System M. Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25 IS PRO is a high-performance, versatile telephoto lens that offers exceptional reach and image quality for wildlife and sports photography. While it represents a significant financial investment, its integrated teleconverter, robust weather sealing, and effective stabilization make it a standout tool for professional field use.
Weighted from 13 reviewer scores
Pros
- Robust, weather-sealed build with internal zoom
- Effective image stabilization for handheld shooting
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance
- Exceptional image sharpness and optical quality
- Integrated 1.25x teleconverter for added reach
Cons
- High financial cost
- Autofocus performance limitations in specific conditions
- Physical size and weight considerations
- Minor design and handling drawbacks
- Suboptimal bokeh rendering and highlight artifacts
- Launch price $7,499 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 150-400mm f/4.5-5.6
- Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
- Stabilization Optical IS, 8 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 1.3 m (0.57x)
- Filter thread 95mm
- Weight & size 1860g · 95 x 314 mm (3.74 x 12.36 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 13 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 9/10
If you are serious about wildlife and sports shooting on an OM System body, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO is the one to get.
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The OM System/Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro really is a case of you get what you pay for.
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The OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro is a bit of an oxymoron in that it’s a large, $9K [...]
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It’s a big investment, but Olympus have hit a home run with this cleverly designed lens.
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I think Olympus OM-DS nailed it with this lens. It's a marvelous, it's a stunning quality lens.
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This is the best lens I’ve ever used, and at its price point, I would not have expected anything less. It’s not a cheap lens, but one would not expect it to be.
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If you are a professional or very keen amateur that spends a lot of time shooting wildlife and use the Olympus system, then this lens is a game changer. Olympus have produced a lens of such high performance and versatility that it surpassed my expectations.
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I think at the moment this is really the best micro four thirds camera that you can buy for wildlife photography.
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It truly is the best lens I've ever used.
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Okay, so for me, yes, this lens is completely recommendable if this is the kind of picture you want to make and obviously if you can afford it.
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My impression of using the 150-400 1.25x for 6 weeks is that it is an amazing tool to tackle anything in the bird and wildlife arena that you're after.
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This is an impressive lens, but I can't say I'd recommend it much to anyone, and rather I'd recommend the Olympus 300mm f/4 PRO that I reviewed the other day.
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The OM lens, especially with the 1.25x teleconverter activated, is great not only for birds in general, but especially for hummingbirds, as well as dragonflies and butterflies.
