Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Lens

Why You'll Love It

An affordable telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras, built for photographers who want to reach across a court or field without the size, weight, or price tag of a pro-grade lens.

Imagine this: the sidelines of a barangay three-on-three game, well back from the actual court - this is the lens that closes that distance, pulling in a tight shot of the actual play instead of a wide shot of the whole crowd.

80-300mm-Equivalent Telephoto Reach. Micro Four Thirds' 2x crop factor turns this 40-150mm zoom into an 80-300mm field of view, enough reach to pull in distant action from the sideline or bleachers.

Fast, Near-Silent MSC Autofocus. A Movie & Stills Compatible autofocus system keeps focus quick and quiet, tuned specifically to track moving subjects without the hunting or noise of an older autofocus motor.

Exceptionally Light for Its Reach. At just 190g, it barely changes how a small Micro Four Thirds body handles - most telephoto zooms this long weigh two or three times as much.

Non-Rotating Filter Thread. The front element doesn't rotate while focusing, so a polarizing filter can be dialed in once and stays correctly aligned as the lens autofocuses.

0.16x Close-Focusing Magnification. Focuses down to 0.9m even at the long end of the zoom, enough for genuinely useful close-up detail shots without switching to a dedicated macro lens.

7-Blade Circular Diaphragm. Seven rounded aperture blades keep out-of-focus backgrounds soft and circular, helping isolate a subject even without a particularly wide aperture.

Resources

80-300mm-Equivalent Telephoto Reach
Fast, Near-Silent MSC Autofocus
Exceptionally Light for Its Reach
Non-Rotating Filter Thread
0.16x Close-Focusing Magnification
7-Blade Circular Diaphragm

Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length	40-150mm (80-300mm equivalent)
Maximum Aperture	f/4.0-5.6
Lens Construction	13 elements in 10 groups
Minimum Focus Distance	0.9m
Filter Size	58mm
Weight	190g

Front Cap
Rear Cap

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Lens

Rent this item

This item isn't open for booking yet — check back soon.

Related Items

Accessories

Selens RM-UC1 Cable Shutter Remote Control for Olympus

A simple wired remote that lets you trigger the shutter without ever touching the camera body — plug it into the multi-connector port on a compatible Olympus PEN, OM-D, or Four Thirds body and every long exposure, group photo, or macro shot stays free of the shake a fingertip on the shutter button always risks. Perfect for: a long-exposure night shoot where even a fingertip on the shutter button blurs the stars, a reselling side hustle that needs identical, shake-free product shots for an online listing, or a family self-portrait where someone finally gets to be in the photo instead of stuck behind the camera. Bulb-Mode Lock. Press and lock the release button to hold the shutter open indefinitely in bulb mode — ideal for star trails, fireworks, or any exposure longer than a camera's built-in 30-second limit, without a finger glued to the button the whole time. Half-Press Autofocus and Metering. The button mirrors the camera's own shutter button exactly — a half-press locks focus and exposure, a full press fires the shutter, so nothing about the camera's normal behavior changes. Draws Power From the Camera. No batteries to keep charged or forget at home — the cable pulls what little power it needs directly through the connector. Manual Do You Need a Remote Shutter Release? How to Shoot Long Exposures in Bulb Mode

View Details →

Lenses

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH. Lens

A tiny wide-angle pancake prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras, so compact and light that DPReview called it "certainly the lightest" interchangeable autofocus lens they'd ever tested at launch. Perfect for: someone who wants a camera in their bag every day, not just on shoot days. Mounted up, the body barely gets any bigger, so there's no excuse to leave it behind before a trip to the sari-sari store, a weekend at home, or just documenting everyday life as it happens. Just 55g and 20.5mm Thick. Barely bigger than a body cap, it turns any Micro Four Thirds camera into something that fits in a jacket pocket without the bulk of a normal lens. 28mm-Equivalent Wide-Angle View. Micro Four Thirds' 2x crop factor turns this 14mm lens into a 28mm field of view, wide enough for group shots, interiors, and environmental scenes without needing to back up. Fast, Silent Stepping-Motor Autofocus. A stepping motor drives focus quickly and almost silently, keeping autofocus fast for stills and unobtrusive enough not to get picked up by a camera's built-in mic during video. Non-Rotating Filter Thread. The front element doesn't rotate while focusing, so a polarizing filter can be dialed in once and stays correctly aligned as the lens autofocuses. 7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm. Seven rounded aperture blades keep out-of-focus highlights soft and circular rather than polygonal, even on a lens this compact. Internal Focusing. The lens barrel doesn't extend or change length while focusing, keeping its slim pancake profile intact no matter what it's focused on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW-fX6gwA1Q Manual See Real Photos Shot With This Lens (DPReview Sample Gallery) 14mm vs. 20mm - Which Pancake Lens Is Right for You?

View Details →

Cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera

A professional-grade Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera built for photographers who need pro-level performance in a body they can actually carry all day. Imagine this: you're the only one covering the event, but the org wants both — an aftermovie for social media and clean photos for the yearbook, shot back to back with no time to swap cameras. That's exactly what this camera is built for: pro-grade 4K video and serious still-photo performance from the same body, so you're not choosing between the moment and the motion. 20.4MP Sensor and TruePic IX Processor. The E-M1 Mark III pairs its Four Thirds sensor with Olympus's TruePic IX processor — the same engine used in the flagship E-M1X — for fast, accurate face and eye detection. Native ISO runs 200-25600, giving it real flexibility from bright daylight through dim indoor venues. 5-Axis In-Body Stabilization. Built-in sensor-shift stabilization compensates for up to 7 stops of camera shake on its own — up to 7.5 stops when paired with a compatible Sync IS lens — making sharp handheld shots possible well below the shutter speeds a tripod would normally demand. 121-Point Cross-Type Autofocus. Every autofocus point on the E-M1 Mark III is cross-type and covers the full frame, so fast-moving subjects stay locked in whether they're centered or near the edge. Continuous shooting hits up to 60fps with the electronic shutter or 15fps mechanically. 4K Video and Silent Shooting. DCI/UHD 4K recording tops out at 60fps, and the fully silent electronic shutter makes the camera useful in settings — recitals, ceremonies, quiet interviews — where a mechanical shutter's click would be a problem. Weather-Sealed Body Design. A magnesium-alloy shell sealed against dust, splashes, and freezing temperatures means the camera can handle real outdoor conditions, not just fair-weather shooting. The 3-inch fully articulating touchscreen and 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder cover both handheld and tripod-mounted shooting comfortably. Storage and Battery. Dual UHS-II SD card slots let you shoot to both simultaneously for backup, or split stills and video across them. The BLH-1 battery is rated for roughly 420 shots per charge — plan on a spare for a full day out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDTGtJL0awg Manual See Real Photos Shot on This Camera (Flickr Gallery) Setup Tutorial — Get Every Menu Dialed In

View Details →

Accessories

Generic Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Micro Four Thirds

A pair of extension tubes that turns any Micro Four Thirds lens into a close-up macro lens — thread it between the camera body and lens, and the same glass that used to focus no closer than arm's length can now fill the frame with something the size of a coin. Perfect for: documenting the fine detail on a coin or stamp collection, a weekend spent photographing insects and flowers in the backyard, or any shot where the subject is simply too small for a lens to focus on by itself. Full Electronic Contact Pass-Through. Autofocus, aperture control, and EXIF data all keep working normally through the tube — unlike a manual "dumb" extension tube, there's no switching to manual focus or losing exposure information. Two Tubes, Three Magnifications. The 10mm and 16mm tubes work individually or stacked together, so the same set gives three different levels of magnification depending on how close the shot needs to get. No Glass, No Image Degradation. An extension tube is just empty space between the lens and sensor — it contains no optical elements, so it doesn't introduce the softness or color shift a cheap add-on lens might. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8cWWlauCjPE Real-World Review (Amateur Photographer, 5/5) Extension Tubes Tested

View Details →