Best wildlife lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
4 wildlife lenses that fit the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV (Micro Four Thirds mount) — long reach and fast autofocus for birds and distant animals. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO. At f/2.8 it is the brightest of the 4 wildlife Micro Four Thirds lenses that fit the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV — the full comparison is below.
Check the OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO price on Amazon →
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Filter | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-150mm | OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | Check price → | f/2.8 | 760 g | 72mm | zoom | M4/3 | TelephotoSports & actionWildlife |
| 50-200mm | Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4 | Check price → | f/2.8-4 | 655 g | 67mm | zoom | M4/3 | TelephotoWildlifeSports & actionPortrait |
| 100-400mm | Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm II | Check price → | f/4-6.3 | 985 g | — | zoom | M4/3 | TelephotoWildlife |
| 150-600mm | OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS | Check price → | f/5-6.3 | 2065 g | — | zoom | M4/3 | TelephotoWildlifeSports & action |
One limit of this table: it lists only Micro Four Thirds lenses that mount natively on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
What these focal lengths actually give you on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV has a Micro Four Thirds sensor, so it sees a 2× crop of what each lens projects. Every focal length below therefore frames 2× tighter than its marked number. That works in your favour here: the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS reaches 1200mm of effective reach, which on a full-frame body would need a longer, heavier and far more expensive lens.
| Lens | Marked | Frames like, on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | 40-150mm | 80–300mm |
| Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4 | 50-200mm | 100–400mm |
| Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm II | 100-400mm | 200–800mm |
| OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS | 150-600mm | 300–1200mm |
Weight & weather sealing on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 4 of the 4 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4 | 655g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | 760g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm II | 985g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS | 2065g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4 at 655g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO at 760g.
Complete the kit for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
- The OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO takes 72mm front filters. One 72mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 72mm lens you add later — see which ones. 72mm filters on Amazon →
- Batteries, cards, a strap and a bag are specific to the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV rather than to the lens. Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV accessories on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best wildlife lens for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV?
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO (40-150mm f/2.8) is the standout wildlife option that fits the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. 4 wildlife Micro Four Thirds lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these wildlife lenses fit the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV?
Yes — every lens here is a Micro Four Thirds mount lens, so it fits the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and covers its Micro Four Thirds sensor.
What is the lightest wildlife lens for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV?
The Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4 at 655g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO at 760g. Weights for 4 of the 4 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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