OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

OM System
64 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon
97 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

This OM System 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile reach. Users praise its build quality and performance for portraits, sports, and wildlife, with some noting it pairs well with teleconverters. One reviewer mentioned a missing filter bundle issue, but the lens itself is highly recommended.

Pros
  • Super sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Versatile zoom range
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great for portraits and sports
Cons
  • Missing filter bundle in some orders
  • High price point
  • Heavier than some alternatives
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Versatility 3
🤔 Value for money 2
👍 Teleconverter compatibility 2

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Excellent value for money
  • Vivid color reproduction
  • Quiet autofocus
Cons
  • Plastic build feels fragile
  • Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
  • No image stabilization
  • Loose tolerances can affect focus
👍 Image quality 6
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👎 Image stabilization 2

Scores

Street
OM System
50
Nikon
91
Budget
OM System
63
Nikon
90
Macro
OM System
46
Nikon
89
Travel
OM System
61
Nikon
86
Portrait
OM System
45
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
OM System
57
Nikon
77
Wildlife Sports
OM System
51
Nikon
71
Landscape
OM System
67
Nikon
70
Professional
OM System
59
Nikon
70

Specifications

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRONikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min40 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max150 mm55 mm
Elements167
Groups105
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements3★1
CoatingZERO coatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsNikon F
Formatmicro-four-thirdsAPS-C★
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.76 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread72 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeDual VCMpulse stepping motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance700 mm55 mm★
Max Magnification0.21x★—

Pros & Cons

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
  • Below average macro (30th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm is $961 cheaper (4.2x less).

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO0.050score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.325score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 6.5x better value for money

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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