There are occasions when all photographers want they’d a little bit extra zoom – however these days might quickly be over judging by OM system’s new M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.Three IS lens. That is as a result of the tremendous telephoto zoom lens, introduced alongside the brand new OM-1 II mirrorless digital camera, might have an efficient zoom vary of as much as an unimaginable 2400mm. 

The micro 4 thirds sensor format has a 2x crop issue, which implies the brand new lens has a full-frame equal focal size vary of 300-1200mm, making it the world’s longest zoom lens in the event you use it with an MFT digital camera, equivalent to the brand new OM-1 II. What’s extra, it is suitable with the model’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters; pair it with the latter and you’ve got a 600-2400mm zoom vary. Wow. 

Due to its 5-axis ‘Sync IS’ characteristic, OM System says the brand new lens offers as much as 7EV stabilization at its huge finish, or 6EV at its telephoto finish when used with the OM-1 II. And meaning it needs to be doable to shoot handheld on the most focal size and nonetheless get sharp pictures – unimaginable stuff, offered you may body your topic within the first place, and that is no imply job with such a flexible zoom. 

Picture 1 of two

As wonderful as the brand new M.Zuiko 150-600mm sounds, particularly for wildlife pictures, its design is definitely within the mould of the prevailing full-frame Sigma 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ‘Sports activities’ lens. As such, it is nothing new per se, apart from that you just get a a lot larger attain given the micro 4 thirds 2x crop issue. Plus, its equivalent shut focusing distances of 0.56m (huge) to 2.8m (telephoto) offers a greater most magnification, as much as 0.7x. That is due to this fact a succesful macro pictures lens, too. 

That mirrorless Sigma 150-600mm lens for L-mount or Sony E-mount is designed for chunkier full-frame cameras, and it is a beastly 4.55 lbs / 2.06 kg. The OM System model follows swimsuit, making it a little bit of a mismatch when paired with the light-weight OM-1 II or different OM System (previously Olympus) cameras. It is a disgrace, actually, as a result of the MFT system prides itself on being smaller and lighter than full-frame.

OM System’s new model can also be a lot pricier – its record worth of $2,699.99 / £2,399.99 (about AU$4,600) is nearly twice that of Sigma’s personal model and greater than the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.Three VR. Yikes. Nonetheless, it is way more reasonably priced than the pro-grade OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F/4.5 TC 1.25x IS Professional lens that is round 3x the value, and it might consequently shift many extra items. 

When you think about the system that this IPX1-rated dust- and splash-proof lens is a part of, with a brand new digital camera just like the OM System OM-1 II that has unmatched picture stabilization and autofocus efficiency for hen pictures, then the brand new 150-600mm turns into an much more thrilling prospect, particularly for birders. We count on this lens to show very fashionable. Delivery is from late February 2024.

You may additionally like

• OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO overview: macro pictures magic
• The brand new OM System Robust TG-7 could possibly be the final waterproof digital camera you’ll ever want
• Canon’s new full-frame lens presents world report zoom for wildlife and sports activities photographers