1. OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8 IS PRO
Camera Index Score: 9.2/10
Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and exceptional specifications: This 50-200mm zoom combines constant f/2.8 brightness with 1075 g.
See all detailsTop 5 highest-rated Micro Four Thirds lenses optimized for Sports Photography.
| Camera Index Score | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.6Specifications 9.0Build Quality 9.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.6Specifications 8.7Build Quality 9.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5Specifications 8.7Build Quality 8.5 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7Specifications 8.5Build Quality 8.5 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7Specifications 8.5Build Quality 8.0 |
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| Focal Length | 50-200mm | 200mm | 150-600mm | 300mm | 100-400mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/5 | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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| Min. Focus Distance | 0.78 m | 1.5 m | 0.56 m | 1.4 m | 1.3 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.25× | 0.2× | 0.35× | - | 0.29× |
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| Weight | 1075 g | 1245 g | 2065 g | 1270 g | 1875 g |
| Length | 91.4 mm | 87.5 mm | 109.4 mm | 227 mm | 314.3 mm |
| Diameter | 225.8 mm | 174 mm | 264.4 mm | 92.5 mm | 115.8 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm | 95 mm | 77 mm | 95 mm |
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These 5 Micro Four Thirds lenses represent the best options for Sports Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.9/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.
Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and exceptional specifications: This 50-200mm zoom combines constant f/2.8 brightness with 1075 g.
See all detailsAt position 2 for Sports Photography with exceptional build quality and excellent specifications: With 200mm focal length, it brings distant subjects close. Weather-sealed construction enables reliable operation even in challenging conditions.
See all detailsAt position 3 in our selection with excellent build quality and excellent specifications: The autofocus and image stabilization enables sharp handheld shooting across the entire 150-600mm range. Weather-sealed construction enables reliable operation even in challenging conditions.
See all detailsAt position 3 in our selection with excellent build quality and excellent specifications: The autofocus and image stabilization enables sharp handheld shooting across the entire 300mm range.
See all detailsAt balanced 1875 g, this lens at position 5 with excellent build quality and excellent specifications delivers solid f/4.5 aperture, paired with fast autofocus and effective stabilization.
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