Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8
- 300mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto
- 3290 g
- Min focus 2.4 m
Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/2.8 for the Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.4 m
- Weight
- 3290 g
- Length
- 281 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8?
At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 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 300mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 600mm on full frame, with a 3.4° horizontal and 4.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 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.
