Olympus will announce the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 PRO telephoto prime lens at CES event which starts on January 6, 2016 as the first set of specifications leaked ahead of the announcement.
According to latest Olympus rumors, the 300mm f/4 PRO lens will feature 17 lens elements in 10 groups. The weather sealed lens will have a price tag of 2,600 Euro in Europe (around $2,499 in US).
The Olympus 300mm f/4 PRO Lens will be a new telephoto prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras which provides a 35mm focal length equivalent of 600mm. Weight of the lens will be 1,475g.
Olympus 300mm f/4 IS PRO Lens Specs Leaked
Here are some additional information on the upcoming Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO lens courtesy of the German magazine ColorFoto.
Olympus 300mm f/4 IS PRO Lens Specs
- 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO (600mm equivalent)
- 17 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focus distance : 140cm
- 77mm filter
- Diameters : 93 x 227mm
- Weight: 1475g
- IS on/off switch (in lens stabilization)
- Weather-sealed (Dust- and splash-proof construction)
The Olympus 300mm f/4 PRO lens is rumored to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016. The event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada between dates January 6 – 9, 2016.
Found via PhotoRumors
Too expensive for an F4, would be okay (just) if F2.8