The Olympus 300mm ƒ/4 Pro is one heck of a lens. Simply put. After a long time in development -- it was announced as "in-development" back at CP+ in 2014 -- the biggest, brightest supertelephoto lens of the Micro Four Thirds system is, well, not so "big" after all, physically at least.

For M4/3 shooters, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO is the only choice if you want a fast prime lens that offers the same field-of-view coverage as a 600mm lens on a 35mm camera.

Considered against what users of other marques might pay, the cost of the Olympus 300mm f/4 does seem to be very reasonable. We can add to that its compact size, relatively light weight and excellent ergonomics. Quality is superb.

Photographers invested in the Micro Four Thirds system, whether on the Olympus or Panasonic side of the fence, have a gem of a lens in the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO. At $2,499.99, it's the most expensive lens available for the mirrorless camera system, but that doesn't mean it's overpriced. For your money, you get a long telephoto reach, 1:4.2 macro magnification, a strong image stabilization system, and a weather-sealed design. For fans of telephoto primes, it's an excellent choice, and earns Editors' Choice marks. DesignThe M.Zuiko ED 300mm is a hefty lens at 3.3 pounds. It's also long—it measures 8.9 by 3.6 inches (HD) without the tripod collar attached. It's not a good match for a small camera like the Panasonic GM5, but it balances well with Olympus' top-end OM-D E-M1 ($999.00 at Amazon) . The front element accepts 77mm filters and the integrated, collapsible lens hood makes it easy enough to install or remove a filter. There are a two switches on the lens—one ...

The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO is the best telephoto prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, and it's priced accordingly.

Sharp optics; Extreme telephoto reach; Strong image stabilization system; Works with 1.4x teleconverter; Close focus capability; Manual focus clutch; Focus limiter switch; Weather-sealed; Integrated lens hood; Includes removable tripod collar

Expensive; Heavy; Focus can be slow without limiter enabled

Specification Olympus are renowned for high quality lenses and this latest 300mm f/4 optic is aimed at the very top of the range in terms of both quality and also being the longest Micro-Four-Thirds design.

If you ask 11k PLN for a 4/300 lens, it should be a truly unique instrument without any flaws, possibly even a trailblazer in some categories. I have to admit Olympus managed to produce such a device. The results are splendid in practically all categories apart from flares and in some of them (e.g.

solid casing, extra well-sealed against dust and splashwater, combined with very high build quality,, excellent image quality in the frame centre,, very good image quality on the edge of the frame,, imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration,, practically zero lateral chromatic aberration,,...

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The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS Pro is the perfect telephoto partner to the flagship OM-D E-M1 camera, forming a fast, well-built, relatively light-weight and fully-weather-proof system that delivers excellent image quality without breaking your back.

Handles beautifully, optically sharp as a pin and the switches are just where you want them. Still experimenting with it ..... But it's already a winner.

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features