OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.70 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, against 0.78 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO.
- Max magnification: 0.25× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO, against 0.21× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO, against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO.
- Weight: 760 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, against 1,075 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO or M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO for its closest focus and weight.
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO for its max magnification and optical stabilisation.
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| Lowest price today | $1,599.99 new $999.99 used | $3,499.99 new $2,959.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 40–150mm | 50–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 80–300mm equivalent | 100–400mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 10 | 21 / 13 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.70 m (best) | 0.78 m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.25× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Dual VCM) | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 760 g (best) | 1,075 g |
| Diameter × length | 79.4 × 160 mm | 91.4 × 225.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.