Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Standard Four Thirds Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: OlympusFormat: CD
Model: 261057
Color: black
Product features:
- 140mm-600mm equivalent Zoom lens for all Four Thirds cameras.
- Includes, ED 70-300mm F4.0/5.6 Lens, Front and Rear Lens Cap,
- Lens Hood, instructions, and registration card.
- 3 ED lens elements
- 1x magnification for macro
- 58MM UV Filter
- Dolica CF3-ND58 58mm 0.3ND 2X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF-C58 58mm CPL Filter
- AmazonBasics Lens Pen Cleaning System
- AmazonBasics Universal Camera Case for Digital Cameras HF (Black)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Standard Four Thirds Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: A worthy lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this lens four months ago for my E-520 for moon shots at the first, then wound up using it for much more, particularly nature photography. This lens is capable of amazing photos of the moon, to the point where you can crop out the edges until the moon fills most of the image and is still tack-sharp (using a remote control or anti-shock release and tripod).
When I began using it for nature photography--birds especially--it was a mixed blessing. The fact that birds are generally to be found in the shade of trees makes the f/5.6 at 300mm slow at finding a focus, and sometimes you have to nudge the manual focus into the right area for the auto to get the idea, but once you hit that sweet spot, it's golden. Another downside is the lack of depth of field in mediocre lighting: two birds, with one behind the other, will not both come into focus unless you have enough good lighting so as to be able to open the aperture. But I'm not knocking too hard it for that; that one bird you get is in incredibly detailed focus. Some may lament the slow focusing for each individual shot, but the way to get around this is to set the camera on quick-shot so it takes a succession of photos so long as you hold down the shutter button, like frames in a movie. THIS can lead to amazing shots, for it can capture the birds in poses you never would have had time to catch when pressing the shutter each time. Some of my best bird shots have been at 300mm while using this feature, usually on either Aperture or Sports mode.
Also, birds which reside around one's house which one has been feeding for a long time become incredibly adapted to people. Since December (when I was using a 40-150mm) I've been able to move from the open window to the porch and on out into the yard closer and closer to the feeders. This is wonderful news for the 300mm, for the birds very nearly fill the frame or are easily cropped to do so, providing wonderful detail.
It's a good idea to use this lens on a tripod which has a mount you can swing around. The one I use has a twisting handle which moves the mount up and down and has a screw which tightens side-to-side motion. Keeping that screw loose and using the handle to swing the camera around while the right hand remains on the shutter button will give a quick aim and steady support. If you're in a place where you can't use a tripod, bracing it against something, such as a tree, helps tremendously.
All in all, I give this lens 5 stars for its excellent performance in all I wish it to accomplish. The few negatives, such as not working well hand-held and needing good lighting for the best DOP are trifling against all the positives I outlined above. If you are an amateur looking for a good telephoto without breaking the bank, you will be very happy with it.
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Description of Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Standard Four Thirds Digital SLR Cameras
D1) Oylmpus 70-300MM F4-5.6 ZUIKOOffering a field of view to 600mm (35mm equivalent), the high-mobility Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm super-telephoto lens is an ideal choice for sports, nature, and other types of long-distance photography. The lens incorporates three extra-low-dispersion (ED) lens elements, which combine to offer a sharper, higher-contrast imaging performance, The lens's Four-Thirds system, meanwhile, ensures that you don't lose your macro or super-telephoto versatility when you switch to a different camera body. The lens even supports tele-macro photography thanks to its 1x magnification (35mm equivalent).
Specifications
- Focal length: 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
- Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
- Angle of view: 18 to 4.1 degrees
- Closest focusing distance: 3.14 feet
- Maximum image magnification: 0.5x
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 3.14 inches in diameter and 5 inches long
- Weight: 21.9 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
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