Olympus M.Zuiko V316020BU000
The 10.7x zoom range (28-300mm equivalent) combined with weather sealing, Extra-Low Dispersion glass, and a compact 286g build makes it a versatile all-in-one. The dust, freeze, and splashproof construction with ZERO lens coating ensures reliable performance in harsh outdoor conditions. It’s best for travel photographers needing a single, weather-resistant lens that handles wide landscapes at 14mm and distant subjects at 150mm without frequent changes.
About This Lens
The 10.7x zoom range (28-300mm equivalent) combined with weather sealing, Extra-Low Dispersion glass, and a compact 286g build makes it a versatile all-in-one. The dust, freeze, and splashproof construction with ZERO lens coating ensures reliable performance in harsh outdoor conditions. It’s best for travel photographers needing a single, weather-resistant lens that handles wide landscapes at 14mm and distant subjects at 150mm without frequent changes.
- Focal length 14-150mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Micro Four Thirds
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 286
- Af type High-speed Imager AF (MSC)
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile) 11th
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile) 15th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
- Below average macro (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 150 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | ZERO Lens Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | High-speed Imager AF (MSC) |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.22x |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus M.Zuiko V316020BU000 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14-150mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 286 | 615 | 726 | 92 | 413 | 415 |
| AF Type | High-speed Imager AF (MSC) | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus M.Zuiko V316020BU000 | 54.1 | 15.3 | 83.8 | 26.2 | 75.9 | 23.9 | 98 | 11.3 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.1 | 84 | 59 | 85.6 | 98.8 | 76.4 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.5 | 77 | 51.5 | 81.2 | 96.9 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 73.9 | 98.3 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 74.1 | 96.5 | 87.5 | 74.5 | 76.4 | 99.3 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.1 | 77 | 74.3 | 71.1 | 91.1 | 70.7 | 95.7 | 89.4 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
Usage Scores
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