Looking for the best Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom lens for professional photography? The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO is a powerhouse that delivers exceptional reach, speed, and clarity. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 80–300mm, this professional zoom is ideal for sports, wildlife, events, and portrait photography — giving you the versatility to capture sharp, vibrant images in any situation.
Its constant f/2.8 aperture offers outstanding low-light performance and consistent brightness across the zoom range, making it one of the most reliable lenses for demanding conditions.
Inside, advanced optics combine aspherical, high-refractive index, and five extra-low dispersion elements, all coated with Olympus’s ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating. This ensures crystal-clear images with reduced reflections, flare, and colour fringing, even when shooting into strong light.
Focusing is lightning fast and whisper-quiet thanks to the Dual VCM (Voice Coil Motor) AF system, which uses two independent motors to move lens groups with precision. A floating focus design also allows close focusing down to 70 cm, with up to 0.42x magnification — perfect for capturing detail-rich close-ups.
Built for professionals, this lens features weather-sealed construction in 11 places, making it dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof. It’s ready for shooting outdoors in New Zealand’s changeable weather, from the beach to the bush. A manual focus clutch provides instant switching between auto and manual focus, while the customisable L-Fn button puts your favourite settings right at your fingertips. For extra stability, the rotating tripod collar ensures balanced support when mounted.
Supplied with a lens hood, case, and protective caps, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO is ready to go straight into your kit.
Key Specifications
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Focal Length: 40–150mm (80–300mm equivalent in 35mm terms)
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Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 constant throughout zoom
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Optical Construction: 16 elements in 10 groups (aspherical, HR, 5x ED)
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Coating: ZERO (reduces reflections, flare, ghosting)
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Minimum Focus Distance: 70 cm
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Maximum Magnification: 0.42x
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Autofocus: Dual VCM (fast, silent, precise)
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Manual Focus: Focus clutch mechanism
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Custom Controls: L-Fn button (programmable)
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Tripod Mount: Rotating collar included
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Weather-Sealed: Dustproof, splashproof, freezeproof
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Accessories Included: Lens hood, case, front & rear caps
👉 If you want a professional Olympus lens that can handle everything from wildlife safaris to fast-paced sports photography, this is it. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO is widely regarded as one of the best Micro Four Thirds telephoto lenses you can buy — and it’s available now in New Zealand.
