OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS Ultra Tele-Zoom Objektiv kompatibel mit Olympus, OM SYSTEM und Panasonic Micro Four Thirds Kameras

Bigger than I expected. Amazing range and great image quality.Selling my Pana 100-400mm and keeping this one.

Impresionante estabilización. Tirando a pulso a 600 mm, foto nítida a 1/8 de segundo y a 150 mm foto nítida 1/2 de segundo. Impresionante.

This OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 lens is the first long-zoom lens I have owned so I don’t have anything to compare against. However, if you are new to using lenses, I hope I can share some wisdom in this review. I have just taken up wildlife and landscape photography as a hobby (previously, I had been a “point and shoot” type on holidays and casual use) so I recently purchased the OM-5 camera, and have now ventured into purchasing additional lenses. This OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 lens is the first lens I opted for having compared other OM SYSTEM lenses, and lenses from rival companies. Having spent time testing this lens, here's an in-depth review covering its performance, features, and overall value.Build and Design.The first thing that stands out about the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 is its robust construction. While it’s not the smallest or lightest super-telephoto lens available through Amazon, it is surprisingly compact given its impressive 150-600mm zoom range. Weighing in at 1.3 kg, it balances portability and solid construction. It feels solid in hand but isn’t too unwieldy for extended handheld shooting when out and about.The lens is designed with a metal lens mount and sealed against dust and moisture, making it an excellent choice for outdoor photography. I have been using it for a couple of weeks in November including in freezing conditions and slight drizzle, and it has coped well with the weather. Despite its long focal length, the lens is not excessively long when retracted, making it easier to pack into my camera bag.Optical Performance.In terms of optical quality, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm impresses with its sharpness and clarity. At the longer end of the zoom range, which is where many telephoto lenses start to show signs of softness, this lens holds its own. Images are consistently sharp, even at 600mm, with minimal chromatic aberration or noticeable colour fringing. Contrast is generally excellent, and even fine details in distant subjects come through clearly.One thing to note is that, while this lens does an admirable job controlling optical issues, there can be slight softness at the edges of the frame at 600mm, particularly when shooting wide open. Stopping down to f/8 or f/11 does improve corner sharpness, so when I am taking landscape photos, I tend to prefer those settings.Autofocus and Image StabilizationThe autofocus (AF) system on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 is fast, accurate, and relatively quiet, making it a solid choice for both stills and video. The lens features a linear motor-driven focus mechanism, which contributes to smooth and precise focusing. In practice, I found it to perform well in both good lighting and lower-light conditions, quickly locking focus on moving subjects, making it a great option for wildlife shots.The lens also comes equipped with OM SYSTEM's in-body image stabilization (IBIS), which works in tandem with the lens’s optical stabilization system to provide up to 7 stops of shake reduction. In practice, this means you can handhold the lens at slower shutter speeds than you might expect (although, I prefer to use a tripod), which is especially useful when working at long focal lengths like 600mm.Handling and Usability.When it comes to handling, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm feels well-balanced, even on smaller mirrorless bodies like my OM-5. The zoom ring is smooth and easy to control, and the focus ring is responsive and precise, although I wish the zoom ring was nearer to the camera body, but this is only a minor bugbear. The lens also features a customisable function button that can be assigned to different features, a great design feature for when I need quick access to settings without fumbling with the camera’s menus.One of the standout features is the lens’s versatile zoom range. The ability to shoot at 150mm allows for general telephoto photography, but the 600mm end provides ample reach for wildlife and bird photography. The flexibility to zoom in and out without changing lenses is a significant advantage, particularly when working in fast-moving environments or areas where lens swaps may be impractical, which was one of the main factors in my decision to buy this as my first lens. The two photos of the robin were taken in my garden and both on a 240mm focal length, 5.7f aperture, and 1/2000 second speed shutter. The difference between the two is that the photo with the robin on the coconut feeder is ISO 4000, whereas the robin on the seed feeder is ISO 6400.Conclusion.The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 is a competent telephoto lens that punches above its weight in terms of optical performance, build quality and usability. In contrast, it’s not as fast as some professional telephoto lenses with constant aperture designs, but the trade-off in terms of size and price makes it an appealing choice for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and semi-professionals looking for a versatile super-telephoto lens.With its weather-sealed construction, excellent autofocus system, and impressive image quality, this lens should be on the radar of anyone looking for a long-range lens for their Micro Four Thirds system. If you're shooting wildlife, sports, or distant landscapes, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 offers a solid solution that doesn’t compromise performance.

This would be a hefty lens for a full frame camera, so for an Olympus Micro Four Thirds it is a lens with a camera body hanging off the back.I have used it mostly with my E-M5 mk2 on a monopod to support the weight rather than for stabilisation.I have also used it with & without the 1.4X Tele converter.The stabilisation works well and it delivers good results for everything I have shot with it so far.I have ordered an MC20 Tele converter which will give 2400mm equivalent at the long end, which will be interesting.My home in the UK is by the sea, so I am looking to take photos of boats, ships and wildlife.It is much, much smaller than the equivalent full-frame focal length lens. For that I would say that it is decent value.

Nessun dubbio sulla qualità degli obiettivi Zuiko, sempre performanti. Anche se non della serie PRO, ha nitidezza e definizione. Perde un qualcosina alla massima focale con luce un po’ più bassa, alzando di molto gli iso. Consegna impeccabile da parte di Amazon. Unico neo, mi chiedo come in un obiettivo che ha un costo simile, si possa mettere una cinghia anonima Made in China. E mi chiedo se invece non sia stata sostituita!!