Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 40-150mm 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
This 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 standard zoom lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 40-150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6?
At 40-150mm this is a standard to 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 | 80–300mm | 6.9–25.4° | 8.2–30.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 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 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6?
It zooms across 40-150mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 40-150mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 80–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–25.4° horizontal and 8.2–30.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 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.
Alternatives for Four Thirds from other brands
All Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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