Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6
- 70-300mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 620 g
- Min focus 0.96 m
Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 is a telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0-5.6 for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.96 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 620 g
- Length
- 127 mm
- Diameter
- 80 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6?
At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 140–600mm | 3.4–14.7° | 4.1–17.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 use?
It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6?
It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 140–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–14.7° horizontal and 4.1–17.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 fit?
Any Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.
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