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FJR1 wrote:
The snow and cold finally moderated a bit in northern Illinois, USA, so, with temperatures in the high 40's F, I ventured out to a local rookery with the newly acquired OM-1 and 150-400. I wanted to compare it to my former Sony system (A1, 200-600, 100-400, 70-200 II). Although I have some work to do in becoming acquainted with Olympus, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and keepers in my first try. Bravo, Olympus!
The wildlife was a bit shy today, not allowing me to get very close; so many of the shots are at full extension with the TC switch ON....Show more →
A nice set-up! I read that you formerly used Sony.
I tried to purchase an Olympus 150-400mm beginning of this year, but they are still completely unavailable in Europe at this time. I went for a Sony A1+200-600mm instead. I am completely convinced by the A1, but although initially positive about the 200-600, I really wish Sony would make a +/- 7000,- lens at the level of the Olympus 150-400. It is simply too hard going from high quality prime lenses like the Canon 400DOII and Nikon 500PF, to a clearly consumer level lens like the Sony 200-600. The contrast, bite, clarity, color neutrality and fine detail just aren't there, which is no fault of the lens at a price of 1900,-. So I can understand your move completely. I feel I am now simply obliged to save up for the Sony 600GM, or I won't be taking the A1 out for wildlife as often as I would like to.
I won't be selling the A1 though. I wanted a body for everything including city/travel photography. The A1 with 35GM and Zeiss Loxia 25mm is fantastic, and probably my last city/travel camera for this decade.
If the 600GM is too expensive or big for me though, I may get a Nikon 800PF and a Z6II, which would be a pity because of the insane action qualities of the A1.  But it is much more than just a super fast action camera, it is outstanding in all regards.
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