Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6
Affordable telephoto reach for Four Thirds system
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Accessed via camera body |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6
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Learn & Master Photography with Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
| Aperture Range | f/4.0-22 |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Angle of View | 17.6 - 4.1 degrees |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.96m |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Dimensions | 80 x 126.5 mm |
| Weight | 620g |
