Lots of news earlier this week when OM System announced their OM-1 Mark II Micro Four Thirds camera. And rightly so. It’s an impressive compact mirrorless with plenty of technological muscle.
But there was more. They also debuted the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS zoom with an effective focal length of 300-1200mm. And then updated the looks of the popular 9-18mm wide-angle optic. We’ll get to that in a minute. First, let’s take a look at the big gun.
OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
Wildlife and birding photographers who need as much reach as possible will want to get their hands on this super-telephoto zoom.
Sync Image Stabilization (camera and lens together)
Sync IS: 7 steps at 150mmSync IS: 6 steps at 600mm
Optical Only Stabilization (just lens)
Lens IS: 6 steps at 150mm
Lens IS: 5 steps at 600mm
Four Super ED Lens Elements
Weather-Resistant Construction
Fluorine Coating
Filter Size: 95mm
Dimensions: 4.3 x 10.4" / 109.4 x 264.4 mm
Weight: 4.55 lb / 2.06 kg
At 4.5 pounds the 150-600mm most likely qualifies as the heftiest of Micro Four Thirds lenses. But what reach! And you can even add the OM System MC-20 teleconverters to extend the effective focal length to 2400mm. That’s just crazy.
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS zoom will start shipping on Monday, Feb. 26. You can preorder now for $2,699.
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens
Nothing new optically here, but a body refresh for this popular ultrawide zoom. It’s just 49.5mm long and weighs a mere 155 grams. This lens boasts a focusing range equivalent to 18-36mm on a 35-mm camera.
It will also start shipping on Feb. 26. You can preorder now for $699.
One of the great things about Micro Four Thirds photography is the extensive lens catalog. The new superzoom definitely adds to the party.
As for the Camera Itself…
The OM System OM-1 Mark II
This was The Big Announcement earlier this week, the OM-1 Mark II.
I have an article and a podcast going into all of the details. First, the article, The OM System OM-1 Mark II Preview on Medium.com (free link). And the podcast, A First Look at the OM System OM-1 Mark II.
Lots to unpack with the compact OM-1 II mirrorless body! This article and podcast will bring you up to speed.
Images provided by OM System.