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OM System M.Zuiko ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
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OM System · 50-200 mm · f/2.8 · Micro Four Thirds mount · Micro Four Thirds

OM System M.Zuiko ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO

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KEY FACTS
BrandOM System
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout entire zoom range – first and only 100-400mm equivalent lens with this brightness
+Exceptional 5-axis Sync IS providing up to 7 stops of stabilization for handheld telephoto shooting
+Remarkably lightweight at 1,075g without tripod adapter, with excellent balance and portable design
+Excellent image quality with minimal chromatic aberration, distortion, and edge-to-edge clarity
+Versatile 0.78m minimum focusing distance enables macro photography at 0.5x magnification without teleconverter
+High-speed autofocus supporting 50 fps continuous tracking for wildlife and action photography
Worth Knowing
−Premium pricing at $3,699 USD, significantly higher than competing telephoto options
−Light fall-off in corners at maximum f/2.8 aperture requires stopping down 2+ stops to fully eliminate
−Bokeh quality becomes fussy in some backlit scenarios, with polygonal edges when stopped down
−Macro performance with dedicated macro lenses falls noticeably short compared to dedicated macro optics

General

Brand
OM System
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO is a super telephoto zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds camera system, offering a 35mm equivalent focal range of 100-400mm with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout its zoom range. It brings a compelling combination of reach, speed and portability, with its unique 100–400mm equivalent focal length range and constant f/2.8 aperture, weighing just over 1kg. The lens delivers superb build quality, excellent handling and top-drawer image quality, with its bright maximum f/2.8 aperture delivering super-fast shutter speeds and better light intake than cheaper alternatives.

Optical

Optical Formula
21 elements in 13 groups
Special Elements
1 EDA, 2 Super ED, 1 ED, 2 HR, 3 E-HR elements
Coatings
ZERO Coating II, Fluorine coating
Maximum Magnification
0.5x (35mm equivalent), 1x with MC-20 teleconverter

Autofocus

AF System
High-speed, high-precision
Continuous AF
Up to 50 fps C-AF for subject tracking
AF Limiter
Yes

Image stabilization

Type
5-axis Sync IS
Compensation
Up to 7.0 stops (with compatible OM System camera), 5.5 stops (lens alone)
Handheld Capability
1/3 second at 400mm equivalent

Build design

Zoom Mechanism
Inner zoom (barrel length doesn't change when zooming)

Weather sealing

Rating
IP53 splash and dust proof
Temperature
Freezeproof to -10°C
Additional
Heat-resistant coating on barrel

Teleconverter compatibility

MC 14
Extends to 560mm F4.0 equivalent
MC 20
Extends to 800mm F5.6 equivalent, achieves 1:1 magnification for macro

Additional features

Focus Stacking
In-camera focus stacking compatible
Pro Capture
Compatible with OM System Pro Capture
Control Functions
AF Limiter, AF/MF toggle, Image Stabilization, Button Function Control, Electronic Sound Off

Included accessories

Lens Hood
LH-82C with filter adjustment window
Front Cap
LC-77C
Rear Cap
LR-2
Case
LSC-1127 soft case
Tripod Collar
Detachable with Arca-Swiss compatible foot
Documentation
Instruction Manual, Warranty Card

Optics

Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
200 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50-200 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
78 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Micro Four Thirds
Lens weight
1075 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
225.8 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
91.4 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Micro Four Thirds