Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
p.7 #1Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
This thread may cost me some $$$$. I shot Oly about a decade ago when I retired from professional photography with Nikon gear and wanted something smaller, really liked the size and quality of lenses but just couldn't deal with the AF (slow, but seems like they've really fixed that especially with new OM-1) and poor high ISO performance, so I went back to Nikon. The bokeh in so many of these images is outstanding. Nikon just released their 800mm f/6.3 PF that I was thinking of, but now I'm thinking an Olympus 150-400 f/4.5 might be a lot more usable for my photography these days.
Mar 30, 2022 at 12:44 PM
p.7 #2Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
wjmeyer wrote:
This thread may cost me some $$$$. I shot Oly about a decade ago when I retired from professional photography with Nikon gear and wanted something smaller, really liked the size and quality of lenses but just couldn't deal with the AF (slow, but seems like they've really fixed that especially with new OM-1) and poor high ISO performance, so I went back to Nikon. The bokeh in so many of these images is outstanding. Nikon just released their 800mm f/6.3 PF that I was thinking of, but now I'm thinking an Olympus 150-400 f/4.5 might be a lot more...Show more →
I recently bought a RF 400 2.8L for my R5 and as great of a lens that is I enjoy using the 150-400mm more.
This thread may cost me some $$$$. I shot Oly about a decade ago when I retired from professional photography with Nikon gear and wanted something smaller, really liked the size and quality of lenses but just couldn't deal with the AF (slow, but seems like they've really fixed that especially with new OM-1) and poor high ISO performance, so I went back to Nikon. The bokeh in so many of these images is outstanding. Nikon just released their 800mm f/6.3 PF that I was thinking of, but now I'm thinking an Olympus 150-400 f/4.5 might be a lot more...Show more →
I recently bought a RF 400 2.8L for my R5 and as great of a lens that is I enjoy using the 150-400mm more.
Mar 30, 2022 at 02:57 PM
p.7 #5Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
robert_in_ca wrote:
I recently bought a RF 400 2.8L for my R5 and as great of a lens that is I enjoy using the 150-400mm more.
Seems like not that long ago the D850 was the BIF king, from what I've been reading about Olympus' new bird AF tracking, it almost seems unfair. What I'm liking about many of these images in this thread is it is making me want to get outdoors a lot more, I recently moved to Panhandle region of Florida near the beach and there seems to be a lot more birding opportunities down here
I recently bought a RF 400 2.8L for my R5 and as great of a lens that is I enjoy using the 150-400mm more.
Seems like not that long ago the D850 was the BIF king, from what I've been reading about Olympus' new bird AF tracking, it almost seems unfair. What I'm liking about many of these images in this thread is it is making me want to get outdoors a lot more, I recently moved to Panhandle region of Florida near the beach and there seems to be a lot more birding opportunities down here
Mar 31, 2022 at 07:09 AM
p.7 #6Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Thanks Bobby 🙏🏻
Bobby V wrote:
Great photos Robert! They really show off the versatility of this lens.
Bobby V wrote:
Great photos Robert! They really show off the versatility of this lens.
Mar 31, 2022 at 07:43 AM
p.7 #7Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
And tamer birds! 😁
Cheers
George
wjmeyer wrote:
Seems like not that long ago the D850 was the BIF king, from what I've been reading about Olympus' new bird AF tracking, it almost seems unfair. What I'm liking about many of these images in this thread is it is making me want to get outdoors a lot more, I recently moved to Panhandle region of Florida near the beach and there seems to be a lot more birding opportunities down here
Cheers
George
wjmeyer wrote:
robert_in_ca wrote
I recently bought a RF 400 2.8L for my R5 and as great of a lens that is I enjoy using the 150-400mm more.Mar 31, 2022 at 08:57 AM
p.7 #8Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
This afternoon, at the marsh…
Cheers,
George
Cheers,
George
Mar 31, 2022 at 06:35 PM
p.7 #9Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
This next set deserves some explanation. After a pretty quiet birding day, I decided to try my hand again at these shorebirds, this time I was using a groundpod and laying prone on the beach for about half an hour with them. They were surprisingly cooperative and tame. A stream of hikers were passing by the flock without them really paying any attention and they carried out their business. Occasionally they would fly out over open water and return to a new section of beach which made it possible to try some BIFs.
The birds were busy preening, washing, scavenging for food, when out of nowhere I saw a dark object flash into the flock (it must have been going at least 50-80 miles per hour) and the whole flock fluttered away in distress. I then shouted “Peregrine!” to my partner, and as soon as I realized what was going on, I mashed the shutter button like madman. It all happened so fast that I was sure I didn’t catch any photos, but sure enough I got one with the poor bird clearly still alive clutched in the talons heading off into the distance. Not my best work, but enough evidence to recount the experience. After the whole episode I was speechless. My guess is that the peregrine was nesting nearby, soared at altitude until dive bombing the flock at full speed. I've seen them take pigeons in the city before but never up close and personal like this.
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sanderling
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western sandpipers in flight
Sanderling in flight 1
Sanderling in flight 2
Deadly assassination of dunlin by peregrine
The birds were busy preening, washing, scavenging for food, when out of nowhere I saw a dark object flash into the flock (it must have been going at least 50-80 miles per hour) and the whole flock fluttered away in distress. I then shouted “Peregrine!” to my partner, and as soon as I realized what was going on, I mashed the shutter button like madman. It all happened so fast that I was sure I didn’t catch any photos, but sure enough I got one with the poor bird clearly still alive clutched in the talons heading off into the distance. Not my best work, but enough evidence to recount the experience. After the whole episode I was speechless. My guess is that the peregrine was nesting nearby, soared at altitude until dive bombing the flock at full speed. I've seen them take pigeons in the city before but never up close and personal like this.
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Deadly assassination of dunlin by peregrine
Apr 03, 2022 at 09:30 AM
p.7 #10Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Nice series Bobby V, I like the falcon! Shows both bird faces. Good capature!
Apr 03, 2022 at 10:24 AM
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p.7 #11Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
My first bird shot with the 150-400 and the OM-1. This combo is killer. I just need to find good venues.
Apr 03, 2022 at 11:32 AM
p.7 #12Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Incredible Bobby. Can you share your settings? The focus on the peregrine is spot on.
Apr 03, 2022 at 11:37 AM
p.7 #13Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
FrankA373 wrote:
Incredible Bobby. Can you share your settings? The focus on the peregrine is spot on.
Thank you Frank. The heat mirage coming off the sand kept it a bit less sharp than I was hoping for, but I was still pleased to see I caught something.
Besides what is shown in the EXIF, here's a link to the current settings I use
Incredible Bobby. Can you share your settings? The focus on the peregrine is spot on.
Thank you Frank. The heat mirage coming off the sand kept it a bit less sharp than I was hoping for, but I was still pleased to see I caught something.
Besides what is shown in the EXIF, here's a link to the current settings I use
Apr 03, 2022 at 12:02 PM
p.7 #14Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
seanoc wrote:
My first bird shot with the 150-400 and the OM-1. This combo is killer. I just need to find good venues.
Great portrait Sean!
My first bird shot with the 150-400 and the OM-1. This combo is killer. I just need to find good venues.
Great portrait Sean!
Apr 03, 2022 at 12:06 PM
p.7 #15Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
Mute Swan in tough light this afternoon.
OM-1/150-400
OM-1/150-400
Apr 04, 2022 at 06:51 PM
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White Breasted Nuthatch and preening Mute Swan.
Apr 05, 2022 at 06:44 PM
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Cape Buffalo on the Chobe River, Botswana last August.
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Apr 05, 2022 at 08:40 PM
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Caught in the act.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Apr 05, 2022 at 10:26 PM
p.7 #19Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
My Olympus 150-400 F4.5 TC Pro, should be arriving tonight. looking at these images, seems to validate my decision. I shot Olympus and Sony..But, this lens...has had my attention since it's announcement years ago. I've been on the waiting list for over a year...so, just waiting for the truck. thank you all for sharing.
Apr 06, 2022 at 12:00 PM
p.7 #20Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 F/4.5 Image Thread
coldnerves wrote:
My Olympus 150-400 F4.5 TC Pro, should be arriving tonight. looking at these images, seems to validate my decision. I shot Olympus and Sony..But, this lens...has had my attention since it's announcement years ago. I've been on the waiting list for over a year...so, just waiting for the truck. thank you all for sharing.
Congratulations on receiving your lens. That was a long wait but you are going to like the versatility of the lens.
And welcome to FM with your first post!
My Olympus 150-400 F4.5 TC Pro, should be arriving tonight. looking at these images, seems to validate my decision. I shot Olympus and Sony..But, this lens...has had my attention since it's announcement years ago. I've been on the waiting list for over a year...so, just waiting for the truck. thank you all for sharing.
Congratulations on receiving your lens. That was a long wait but you are going to like the versatility of the lens.
And welcome to FM with your first post!
Apr 06, 2022 at 04:30 PM