Olympus Digital 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II M.Zuiko ED MSC Lens
The Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II is a 14–150mm f/4 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Olympus Digital 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II M.Zuiko ED MSC Lens
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Lens Overview — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
Key Features — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
10.7x Zoom Range: 14-150mm focal length (equivalent to 28-300mm full-frame) covers wide-angle through telephoto in a single lens, reducing the need to carry or swap glass.
Micro Four Thirds Mount: Natively compatible with all Micro Four Thirds mirrorless bodies from Olympus and Panasonic without adapters.
MSC Autofocus System: Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) mechanism delivers fast, quiet autofocus well-suited to both stills and video recording.
Lightweight at 285g: Compact weight makes this a practical all-day travel lens without adding significant bulk to a mirrorless kit.
f/4-5.6 Maximum Aperture: Offers a reasonable amount of light-gathering at the wide end, transitioning to f/5.6 as you zoom toward 150mm.
ED Glass Elements: Extra-low Dispersion glass elements reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing across the zoom range.
Lens Specifications — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Landscape, Portrait, Street |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 14–150mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
Description — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II is a Micro Four Thirds zoom lens covering a 14mm to 150mm focal length range — a span that makes it an adaptable choice for photographers who want wide-angle through telephoto reach without carrying multiple lenses. Built for the mirrorless camera system, it mounts natively to any Micro Four Thirds body. The lens supports both autofocus and manual focus, giving shooters control over how they acquire focus depending on the scene.
At 285g, it's a lightweight option that won't weigh down a travel bag. The 58mm filter thread is a practical size for adding polarizers or ND filters. The maximum aperture of f/4 at the wide end transitions to f/5.6 at the long end, which is a consideration for low-light shooting.
It's worth noting that no optical image stabilization is built into the lens, so in-body stabilization from the camera body becomes important when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths.
Pros — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
- ✓Wide zoom range from 14mm to 150mm covers a broad variety of shooting situations in a single lens
- ✓Lightweight at just 285g, making it well-suited for travel and all-day carry
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus, offering flexibility across shooting styles
Cons — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
- ✗No built-in image stabilization — shooters will need to rely entirely on in-body IS from the camera body
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/4-5.6 is modest, limiting low-light performance compared to faster primes or zoom lenses
- ✗Variable aperture means light transmission decreases as you zoom toward 150mm
Reviews — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
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Videos — Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
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