OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4
- 75-150mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 440 g
- Min focus 1.6 m
Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 75-150mm at f/4.0 for the Olympus OM mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 75-150mm at f/4 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 75-150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.6 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 440 g
- Length
- 115 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4?
At 75-150mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 75–150mm | 13.7–27° | 16.4–32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 113–225mm | 9.1–18.2° | 11–21.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 150–300mm | 6.9–13.7° | 8.2–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4 use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4?
It zooms across 75-150mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 75-150mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 75-150mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 113–225mm on full frame, with a 9.1–18.2° horizontal and 11–21.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 150–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–13.7° horizontal and 8.2–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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