Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
p.28 #1Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
jeffryscott wrote:
I am wondering if I really need to keep the 300mm F/4 Prime?It is an amazing lens, as is the 300. I wish I could have afforded to keep the 300 when I got the 150-400, just for times I want to carry a smaller kit without compromising optical quality.
Yeah. I would agree. If you don't need the money, I would keep it. That is what I have done. I can see times when a much smaller lens of equal image quality would be handy to have around.
Alan Kefauver wrote
My 150 -400 f/4.5 just arrived. What beast. Now some better weather and birds would be nice.I am wondering if I really need to keep the 300mm F/4 Prime?
Yeah. I would agree. If you don't need the money, I would keep it. That is what I have done. I can see times when a much smaller lens of equal image quality would be handy to have around.
Mar 15, 2023 at 03:51 PM
p.28 #2Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Sitting on the porch looking for birds yesterday and none to be found, but my favorite subject was far enough away to try a shot at 300mm with the white lens. 150/300mm portrait lens. 
My favorite subject.
My favorite subject.
Mar 17, 2023 at 07:43 AM
p.28 #3Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
A few from today
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OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/800s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
© palmor 2023
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/800s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 406mm f/5.6 1/1000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
© palmor 2023
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 306mm f/4.5 1/1000s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
© palmor 2023
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1000s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 459mm f/5.6 1/2000s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
© palmor 2023
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 473mm f/5.6 1/2000s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
Mar 18, 2023 at 07:45 PM
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palmor wrote:
A few from today
Beautiful images!
A few from today
Beautiful images!
Mar 18, 2023 at 08:02 PM
p.28 #5Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
BruceRH wrote:
Beautiful images!
Thanks!
palmor wrote
A few from todayThanks!
Mar 18, 2023 at 08:06 PM
p.28 #6Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Doing some early morning shooting.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/5.6 1/125s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
Mar 26, 2023 at 12:26 PM
p.28 #7Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Vermilion flycatchers. Male feeding the female sitting on the nest.
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 500mm f/9.0 1/2000s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
Apr 02, 2023 at 01:17 PM
p.28 #8Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Bird on a fence by Alan Kefauver, on FlickrM. Zuiko 150-400 f/4.5 at 400mm
Apr 07, 2023 at 06:55 AM
p.28 #9Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Grey Headed Fish Eagle & White Belly Sea Eagle. Two resident eagles found the the city state of Singapore.
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC
Grey Headed Fish Eagle @Ulu Pandan - Singapore - OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC by Yik Lim, on Flickr
White Belly Sea Eagle @ Potong Pasir - Singapore - OM-1 +150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in by Yik Lim, on Flickr
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC
Grey Headed Fish Eagle @Ulu Pandan - Singapore - OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC by Yik Lim, on FlickrWhite Belly Sea Eagle @ Potong Pasir - Singapore - OM-1 +150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in by Yik Lim, on FlickrApr 08, 2023 at 02:01 AM
p.28 #10Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
Apr 08, 2023 at 03:40 AM
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p.28 #11Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
I have both exact setups, and for the past 6 months after I managed to get the 150-400mm, I have not used the Sony for birds and birds in flight.
The main difference is the lens, image quality and reach. The 200-600mm is not in the same league. To achieve better/equivalent sharpness, it needs to be stopped down slightly. The 150-400mm is sharp wide open, even with the TC engaged. Sony f6.3 to f8 vs Olympus f4.5 to f5.6.
With that handicap, the Sony setup needs to shoot at higher iso for a given shutterspeed. That again "degrades" the IQ.
The drawback for the Olympus is the depth of field. f4.5 has the same look as f9 on the Sony. But if you need to shoot at f8 on the Sony to get the sharpness, I find difference between f9 vs f8 depth of field is negligible.
Camera - the A1 has better/stickier AF, but the OM-1 is not too far off. With the ability to shoot at 50fps with continuous AF, you will still get enough sharp shots. I do like the more customisable buttons on the A1 (maybe I am biased, Sony was my only system before picking up the Olympus).
The stabilization of the Sony vs Olympus, is also a no contest. I can shoot handheld at 1600mm (with 2x TC) with no issues, and 2000mm (2xTC + 1.25x engaged) braced handheld but preferably on tripod.
Lots of other features on the OM-1 makes it a fun camera. Pro-Capture, live ND, live composite, in camera focus stacking etc.
I did have an opportunity to test out the Sony 600mm f4 for a week. Though I had wonderful results, it made me realise that was not the lens for me, as I shoot 99% handheld/mobile.
I know you mentioned not to compare size/weight, but that is very important. A difference of 599g (1.32lbs) is a lot.
Uzay wrote:
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
The main difference is the lens, image quality and reach. The 200-600mm is not in the same league. To achieve better/equivalent sharpness, it needs to be stopped down slightly. The 150-400mm is sharp wide open, even with the TC engaged. Sony f6.3 to f8 vs Olympus f4.5 to f5.6.
With that handicap, the Sony setup needs to shoot at higher iso for a given shutterspeed. That again "degrades" the IQ.
The drawback for the Olympus is the depth of field. f4.5 has the same look as f9 on the Sony. But if you need to shoot at f8 on the Sony to get the sharpness, I find difference between f9 vs f8 depth of field is negligible.
Camera - the A1 has better/stickier AF, but the OM-1 is not too far off. With the ability to shoot at 50fps with continuous AF, you will still get enough sharp shots. I do like the more customisable buttons on the A1 (maybe I am biased, Sony was my only system before picking up the Olympus).
The stabilization of the Sony vs Olympus, is also a no contest. I can shoot handheld at 1600mm (with 2x TC) with no issues, and 2000mm (2xTC + 1.25x engaged) braced handheld but preferably on tripod.
Lots of other features on the OM-1 makes it a fun camera. Pro-Capture, live ND, live composite, in camera focus stacking etc.
I did have an opportunity to test out the Sony 600mm f4 for a week. Though I had wonderful results, it made me realise that was not the lens for me, as I shoot 99% handheld/mobile.
I know you mentioned not to compare size/weight, but that is very important. A difference of 599g (1.32lbs) is a lot.
Uzay wrote:
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
Apr 08, 2023 at 06:17 AM
p.28 #12Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
RSK01 wrote:
I have both exact setups, and for the past 6 months after I managed to get the 150-400mm, I have not used the Sony for birds and birds in flight.
The main difference is the lens, image quality and reach. The 200-600mm is not in the same league. To achieve better/equivalent sharpness, it needs to be stopped down slightly. The 150-400mm is sharp wide open, even with the TC engaged. Sony f6.3 to f8 vs Olympus f4.5 to f5.6.
With that handicap, the Sony setup needs to shoot at higher iso for a given shutterspeed. That again "degrades" the IQ....Show more →
Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
I would agree 100%, since getting the 150-400, the Sony sits. As far as AF, I find the OM-1 to find the subject maybe a little faster but the A1 is stickier. I will also mention the weight difference, it is not insignificant if you are hand holding, which you can easily do with the OM-1 + 150-400
I have both exact setups, and for the past 6 months after I managed to get the 150-400mm, I have not used the Sony for birds and birds in flight.
The main difference is the lens, image quality and reach. The 200-600mm is not in the same league. To achieve better/equivalent sharpness, it needs to be stopped down slightly. The 150-400mm is sharp wide open, even with the TC engaged. Sony f6.3 to f8 vs Olympus f4.5 to f5.6.
With that handicap, the Sony setup needs to shoot at higher iso for a given shutterspeed. That again "degrades" the IQ....Show more →
Uzay wrote
Sony A1 + 200-600 vs Oly OM1 + 150-400Does anyone has used or have both systems can compare these two duo?
Don't care much about ergonomics or weight, main goal is AF and tracking
I have one chance and i don't want to ruin it
Thanks
I would agree 100%, since getting the 150-400, the Sony sits. As far as AF, I find the OM-1 to find the subject maybe a little faster but the A1 is stickier. I will also mention the weight difference, it is not insignificant if you are hand holding, which you can easily do with the OM-1 + 150-400
Apr 08, 2023 at 10:39 AM
p.28 #13Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
RSK01 wrote:
Grey Headed Fish Eagle & White Belly Sea Eagle. Two resident eagles found the the city state of Singapore.
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52801312691_ddca704fbd_k.jpgGrey Headed Fish Eagle @Ulu Pandan - Singapore - OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC by Yik Lim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52800845957_1235e6aa44_k.jpgWhite Belly Sea Eagle @ Potong Pasir - Singapore - OM-1 +150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in by Yik Lim, on Flickr
That first image is really nice, love it!
Grey Headed Fish Eagle & White Belly Sea Eagle. Two resident eagles found the the city state of Singapore.
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52801312691_ddca704fbd_k.jpgGrey Headed Fish Eagle @Ulu Pandan - Singapore - OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC by Yik Lim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52800845957_1235e6aa44_k.jpgWhite Belly Sea Eagle @ Potong Pasir - Singapore - OM-1 +150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in by Yik Lim, on Flickr
That first image is really nice, love it!
Apr 08, 2023 at 10:40 AM
p.28 #14Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Thank you. I was fortunate to keep the bird in frame. Only minimum crop height wise.
BruceRH wrote:
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52801312691_ddca704fbd_k.jpgGrey Headed Fish Eagle @Ulu Pandan - Singapore - OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC by Yik Lim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52800845957_1235e6aa44_k.jpgWhite Belly Sea Eagle @ Potong Pasir - Singapore - OM-1 +150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in by Yik Lim, on FlickrThat first image is really nice, love it!
BruceRH wrote:
RSK01 wrote
Grey Headed Fish Eagle & White Belly Sea Eagle. Two resident eagles found the the city state of Singapore.OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52801312691_ddca704fbd_k.jpgGrey Headed Fish Eagle @Ulu Pandan - Singapore - OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in TC by Yik Lim, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52800845957_1235e6aa44_k.jpgWhite Belly Sea Eagle @ Potong Pasir - Singapore - OM-1 +150-400mm f4.5 + 1.25x built-in by Yik Lim, on Flickr
Apr 08, 2023 at 11:04 AM
p.28 #15Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
A few from yesterday. Nice to see the Warblers start to come back (Palm are always the first).
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Palm Warbler
Tree Swallow
© palmor 2023
Black-capped Chickadee
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 280mm f/4.5 1/800s 400 ISO -0.3 EV
© palmor 2023
White-breasted Nuthatch
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1250s 500 ISO -0.3 EV
© palmor 2023
Palm Warbler
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1250s 400 ISO -0.3 EV
Tree Swallow
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 16, 2023 at 06:58 PM
p.28 #16Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Grey Rump Tree Swift
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + MC-20
Grey Rump Tree Swift - Singapore - Olympus OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + MC-20 by Yik Lim, on Flickr
Grey Rump Tree Swift Chick - Singapore - Olympus OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + MC-20 by Yik Lim, on Flickr
OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + MC-20
Grey Rump Tree Swift - Singapore - Olympus OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + MC-20 by Yik Lim, on FlickrGrey Rump Tree Swift Chick - Singapore - Olympus OM-1 + 150-400mm f4.5 + MC-20 by Yik Lim, on FlickrApr 17, 2023 at 12:52 PM
p.28 #17Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
RSK01 wrote:
I know you mentioned not to compare size/weight, but that is very important. A difference of 599g (1.32lbs) is a lot.
The Sony A1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 200-600 G lens (with hood) attached weighs 3235 grams.
The OM-1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 150-400mm f4.5 lens (with hood) attached weighs 3018 grams.
Set up the way I normally use these cameras, the difference is only 217 grams.
Edited on Aug 25, 2023 at 08:26 AM · View previous versions
I know you mentioned not to compare size/weight, but that is very important. A difference of 599g (1.32lbs) is a lot.
The Sony A1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 200-600 G lens (with hood) attached weighs 3235 grams.
The OM-1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 150-400mm f4.5 lens (with hood) attached weighs 3018 grams.
Set up the way I normally use these cameras, the difference is only 217 grams.
Edited on Aug 25, 2023 at 08:26 AM · View previous versions
Apr 17, 2023 at 02:52 PM
p.28 #18Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
I brought out all my gear (except the OM-1 battery grip, as I don't have it) and measured them on my wife kitchen scale that's rated to 5000g, not commercially certified, but it's what I have with a supposedly resolution of 1g.
A1 with battery and 2 CFA cards 741g vs 699g published
OM-1 with battery and 2 Tough G cards 608g vs 599g published
Difference 133g vs 100g published
Sony 200-600mm with hood & aftermarket Arca-Swiss foot (12g lighter than stock)
2373g vs (2115g lens + 163g hood = 2278g published
Olympus 150-400mm with hood
2050g vs (1875g + 130g = 2005g) published
Difference 323g vs 273g published
Total difference 456g vs 373g published
Batteries Olympus 82g vs Sony 83g
Battery grip Sony 283g vs 299g published
I don't have the Olympus grip, does not seem to be bigger/bulkier than the Sony. Can't find info of the weight.
molson wrote:
The Sony A1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 200-600 G lens (with hood) attached weighs 3235 grams.
The OM-1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 150-400mm f4.5 lens (with hood) attached weighs 2018 grams.
Set up the way I normally use these cameras, the difference is only 217 grams.
A1 with battery and 2 CFA cards 741g vs 699g published
OM-1 with battery and 2 Tough G cards 608g vs 599g published
Difference 133g vs 100g published
Sony 200-600mm with hood & aftermarket Arca-Swiss foot (12g lighter than stock)
2373g vs (2115g lens + 163g hood = 2278g published
Olympus 150-400mm with hood
2050g vs (1875g + 130g = 2005g) published
Difference 323g vs 273g published
Total difference 456g vs 373g published
Batteries Olympus 82g vs Sony 83g
Battery grip Sony 283g vs 299g published
I don't have the Olympus grip, does not seem to be bigger/bulkier than the Sony. Can't find info of the weight.
molson wrote:
RSK01 wrote
I know you mentioned not to compare size/weight, but that is very important. A difference of 599g (1.32lbs) is a lot.The OM-1 with battery grip, two batteries, and the 150-400mm f4.5 lens (with hood) attached weighs 2018 grams.
Set up the way I normally use these cameras, the difference is only 217 grams.
Apr 18, 2023 at 03:27 AM
p.28 #19Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
I measured all of the gear on my gram-accurate postal scale. Many of the published weights are misleading,
Apr 18, 2023 at 08:35 AM
p.28 #20Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Cooper's hawk defending its territory against a red-tailed hawk. The hawk was making daily foray's near the Cooper's nest (which is currently inactive as one of the adults has disappeared), but the remaining adult is keeping vigilant. Two day's in a row the aerial combat commenced.
An encounter the day before the previous shots
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 188mm f/5.6 1/2500s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 188mm f/5.6 1/2500s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 188mm f/5.6 1/2500s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
An encounter the day before the previous shots
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 188mm f/5.6 1/4000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
OM-1 OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC lens 188mm f/5.6 1/4000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
Apr 18, 2023 at 11:58 AM