released Nov 2020, shipping Jan 2021
white pro 4.5EV OIS lens compatible with Dual IS 6EV at 400mm up to 8EV at 150mm
150-400mm f4.5 (300-800mm in full frame fov)
with built-in 1.25x TC enabled gives 190-500mm f/5.6 (380-1000mm in full frame eq)
close focus 1.30 m (51.18″) giving 0.57x macro (0.71x macro with built-in TC activated)
28 elements in 18 groups, including four Super ED elements to reduce flare and chromatic aberrations
Olympus proprietary high-precision lens thinning technology makes the focusing lenses lightweight
Inner zoom system maintains the original length of the lens, even when increasing zoom magnification
'Heat Shielding Coating' to stop sunlight from heating up the internals
Olympus's 'Z Nano' coating is used to keep transmission and contrast high, and the front element is coated with fluorine to help repel dust and moisture.
stepping AF motor that is 25% faster than on the 300mm f/4
95mm filter
compatible with MC-20 2x TC to give either:
compatible with focus stacking on the latest Olympus cameras with firmware updates
LH-115 lens hood included
31cm long (12.4“)
1.9kg (4.1lb)
$US7500