Olympus TCON-300 Teleconverter Lens
The Olympus TCON-300 is a 300mm f/4.5 lens designed for Other mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Olympus TCON-300
Key Features — Olympus TCON-300
300mm Teleconverter Lens: The TCON-300 is a teleconverter accessory lens, not a standalone prime — it attaches to compatible Olympus cameras to extend focal length to approximately 300mm equivalent.
Screw-Mount Attachment: Attaches via a filter thread or dedicated adapter to compatible Olympus point-and-shoot or bridge cameras, not an interchangeable OM-mount SLR lens.
Compact Telephoto Reach: Extends the host camera's lens to deliver telephoto reach suitable for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects when used with a compatible body.
Manual Zoom Operation: No independent focus or zoom ring — the teleconverter relies entirely on the host camera's own lens and autofocus system for operation.
Accessory Lens Design: Functions as an add-on optical element rather than a standalone interchangeable lens; not compatible with OM-mount SLR bodies.
No Image Stabilization: Stabilization is dependent entirely on the host camera's built-in system, if present; the TCON-300 adds no independent stabilization.
Lens Specifications — Olympus TCON-300
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Wildlife, Sports, Birding |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Other |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1800g |
Description — Olympus TCON-300
The Olympus TCON-300 is a 300mm prime telephoto lens designed for the Olympus OM mount system. Built to full-frame coverage standards, it is compatible with full-frame DSLR cameras in the Olympus OM ecosystem. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/4.5 and operates entirely through manual focus, with no autofocus system present.
Image stabilization is not included, making stable support especially important when shooting at this focal length. Weighing in at 1,800g, the TCON-300 is a weighty optic that benefits from tripod or monopod support during use. Its prime design means there is no zoom range to adjust — the focal length is fixed at 300mm, requiring the photographer to physically reposition to change composition.
The Olympus OM mount means this lens can be paired with OM-compatible camera bodies or adapted to other systems using a suitable mount adapter.
Pros — Olympus TCON-300
- ✓Fixed 300mm focal length provides dedicated long-reach telephoto capability
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4.5 allows for usable light gathering at 300mm
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage across full-frame DSLR sensors
Cons — Olympus TCON-300
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only may be limiting for fast-moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization, increasing challenge of sharp handheld shooting at 300mm
- ✗Substantial weight of 1,800g requires sturdy support for comfortable use
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