Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
p.117 #1Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
FrankA373 wrote:
Imagemaster shoots Canon these days. He did put up a want to buy add in the for sale forum to get the 150-400 Olympus lens a few weeks ago . I am not sure of the result. He shows up on this forum once in a while.
Thanks for the info FrankA373.
I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
Imagemaster shoots Canon these days. He did put up a want to buy add in the for sale forum to get the 150-400 Olympus lens a few weeks ago . I am not sure of the result. He shows up on this forum once in a while.
Thanks for the info FrankA373.
I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
Dec 27, 2023 at 09:48 AM
p.117 #2Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Colin F wrote:
^^^ Yes, it was the best option for me given my increasing weakness, and I'm sure I'll be happier with it with better light. Still, we could use a few more megapickles with this OM-1.
One thing I've learned since moving out to the coast is that winter is absolutely the worst time to test new gear - the lack of light hinders the process in more ways than one. You have to work on staying positive until the sun comes out again!
^^^ Yes, it was the best option for me given my increasing weakness, and I'm sure I'll be happier with it with better light. Still, we could use a few more megapickles with this OM-1.
One thing I've learned since moving out to the coast is that winter is absolutely the worst time to test new gear - the lack of light hinders the process in more ways than one. You have to work on staying positive until the sun comes out again!
Dec 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM
p.117 #3Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
k-h.a.w wrote:
Thanks for the info FrankA373.
I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
That's because it got a new SKU number when the name changed to OM Systems.
Most of the bigger stores now have the lens in stock.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1774508-REG/om_system_v335300bw000_150_400mm_f_4_5_tc_1_25.html
FrankA373 wrote
Imagemaster shoots Canon these days. He did put up a want to buy add in the for sale forum to get the 150-400 Olympus lens a few weeks ago . I am not sure of the result. He shows up on this forum once in a while.I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
That's because it got a new SKU number when the name changed to OM Systems.
Most of the bigger stores now have the lens in stock.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1774508-REG/om_system_v335300bw000_150_400mm_f_4_5_tc_1_25.html
Dec 27, 2023 at 11:07 AM
p.117 #4Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Hi Colin
Sorry you feel that way Colin
Maybe you remember how the files from A9 -A9II were compared to Om-1? Maybe it's better to compare files from that camera? Maybe it doesn't help that much
It's not easy for om-1 and 150-400 to be compared to A1 (50 MP) + 600 f4 .. I hope you like the files from Om-1 and 150-400 in a better light . I don't think the pictures are bad at all, even if you had to work extra with the files. I have both systems and yes I can agree with you that it is worse with Iso and the dynamic range for sure and MP and with heavy crop the files take a beating
That's what I always think about when I buy new gear
damn this is so bad
but then after a while you may see the benefits and then you learn how to use the equipment you have in the best way
just trying to get you to feel a little better about this system
Hahah 
and I'm not at all worried that you won't be able to perform top images with this system too
Give it some time
Ronny
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sorry you feel that way Colin
Maybe you remember how the files from A9 -A9II were compared to Om-1? Maybe it's better to compare files from that camera? Maybe it doesn't help that much
It's not easy for om-1 and 150-400 to be compared to A1 (50 MP) + 600 f4 .. I hope you like the files from Om-1 and 150-400 in a better light . I don't think the pictures are bad at all, even if you had to work extra with the files. I have both systems and yes I can agree with you that it is worse with Iso and the dynamic range for sure and MP and with heavy crop the files take a beating
That's what I always think about when I buy new gear
damn this is so bad
but then after a while you may see the benefits and then you learn how to use the equipment you have in the best way
just trying to get you to feel a little better about this system
Hahah and I'm not at all worried that you won't be able to perform top images with this system too
Give it some time
Ronny
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Dec 27, 2023 at 02:17 PM
p.117 #5Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Post Christmas - aren't you glad it's over?
*Taken just a couple hours ago.
*Taken just a couple hours ago.
Dec 27, 2023 at 04:10 PM
p.117 #6Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Colin F wrote:
molson wrote
Did I miss the sarcasm emoji?Pardon me then. I thought you were surely joking.
Dec 27, 2023 at 07:51 PM
p.117 #7Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
I am a dual system shooter - Canon R5/R3 with L series glass and now I shoot with a top of the line Nikon Z kit. With the Olympus, unlike your Sony, you have to realize the files from the Olympus aren’t going to have the latitude/range you get from your Sony gear you had. As such you need to really nail the image in camera to get the most out of the files in post. You can’t (in my opinion) just rely on post processing like you can with files from a high MP full frame body.
Colin F wrote:
Thanks, but no, no sarcasm there. The files make me wince compared to the FF files.
Colin F wrote:
molson wrote
Did I miss the sarcasm emoji?Dec 28, 2023 at 12:42 AM
p.117 #8Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
k-h.a.w wrote:
Thanks for the info FrankA373.
I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
Where do you get this misinformation? You type in Olympus 150-400 on B&H Search, and bam, there it is.
Yes, shooting Canon now and now not interested in 150-400. Although not as versatile, the Sony 300 f2.8 is about $1,000 less and one pound lighter. A light 300 f2.8 lens on the Sony A1 is pretty appealing.
Of course the awesome results Ronny is getting shows he knows what he is doing.
FrankA373 wrote
Imagemaster shoots Canon these days. He did put up a want to buy add in the for sale forum to get the 150-400 Olympus lens a few weeks ago . I am not sure of the result. He shows up on this forum once in a while.I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
Where do you get this misinformation? You type in Olympus 150-400 on B&H Search, and bam, there it is.
Yes, shooting Canon now and now not interested in 150-400. Although not as versatile, the Sony 300 f2.8 is about $1,000 less and one pound lighter. A light 300 f2.8 lens on the Sony A1 is pretty appealing.
Of course the awesome results Ronny is getting shows he knows what he is doing.
Dec 28, 2023 at 01:31 AM
p.117 #9Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Imagemaster wrote:
Thanks for the info FrankA373.
I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.Where do you get this misinformation? You type in Olympus 150-400 on B&H Search, and bam, there it is.
Yes, shooting Canon now and now not interested in 150-400. Although not as versatile, the Sony 300 f2.8 is about $1,000 less and one pound lighter. A light 300 f2.8 lens on the Sony A1 is pretty appealing.
Of course the awesome results Ronny is getting shows he knows what he is doing.
Thanks Tony, great question: “ Where do you get this misinformation?”
Well, I had expressed to B&H an interest to buy this lens.
Month after month B&H send me an email that it was not in stock, or something to the effect.
Their final email in this series let me know that the lens was discontinued.
Of course, I did not keep these emails and deleted them.
Until I read a post above I was not aware that the lens reappeared for sale under a different label.
Sorry about that.
That lens would still tempt me if OM Systems came out with a more competitive camera.
My benchmark for a comparison is my Sony A1.
K-H.
k-h.a.w wrote
FrankA373 wrote
Imagemaster shoots Canon these days. He did put up a want to buy add in the for sale forum to get the 150-400 Olympus lens a few weeks ago . I am not sure of the result. He shows up on this forum once in a while.I have noticed that the 150-400 Olympus lens seems now out of production and not for sale anymore at B&H.
K-H.
Yes, shooting Canon now and now not interested in 150-400. Although not as versatile, the Sony 300 f2.8 is about $1,000 less and one pound lighter. A light 300 f2.8 lens on the Sony A1 is pretty appealing.
Of course the awesome results Ronny is getting shows he knows what he is doing.
Thanks Tony, great question: “ Where do you get this misinformation?”
Well, I had expressed to B&H an interest to buy this lens.
Month after month B&H send me an email that it was not in stock, or something to the effect.
Their final email in this series let me know that the lens was discontinued.
Of course, I did not keep these emails and deleted them.
Until I read a post above I was not aware that the lens reappeared for sale under a different label.
Sorry about that.
That lens would still tempt me if OM Systems came out with a more competitive camera.
My benchmark for a comparison is my Sony A1.
K-H.
Dec 28, 2023 at 02:47 AM
p.117 #10Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
^^^ Yes, I just have no other option, as I am getting weaker thanks to a Motor Neuron Disease (MND) which is inherently progressive.
Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 AM
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p.117 #11Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
k-h.a.w wrote:
Thanks Tony, great question: “ Where do you get this misinformation?”
Well, I had expressed to B&H an interest to buy this lens.
Month after month B&H send me an email that it was not in stock, or something to the effect.
Their final email in this series let me know that the lens was discontinued.
Of course, I did not keep these emails and deleted them.
Until I read a post above I was not aware that the lens reappeared for sale under a different label.
Sorry about that.
Odd, since it can be found at a number of retailers, and still by searching for 'Olympus 150-400'.
https://www.cameracanada.com/Products/index.aspx?search=olympus%20150-400
That lens would still tempt me if OM Systems came out with a more competitive camera.
My benchmark for a comparison is my Sony A1.
Although not a zoom, I bet you would love the Sony 300 f2.8 on your A1.
Thanks Tony, great question: “ Where do you get this misinformation?”
Well, I had expressed to B&H an interest to buy this lens.
Month after month B&H send me an email that it was not in stock, or something to the effect.
Their final email in this series let me know that the lens was discontinued.
Of course, I did not keep these emails and deleted them.
Until I read a post above I was not aware that the lens reappeared for sale under a different label.
Sorry about that.
Odd, since it can be found at a number of retailers, and still by searching for 'Olympus 150-400'.
https://www.cameracanada.com/Products/index.aspx?search=olympus%20150-400
That lens would still tempt me if OM Systems came out with a more competitive camera.
My benchmark for a comparison is my Sony A1.
Although not a zoom, I bet you would love the Sony 300 f2.8 on your A1.
Dec 28, 2023 at 11:24 AM
p.117 #12Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Imagemaster wrote:
Well, I had expressed to B&H an interest to buy this lens.
Month after month B&H send me an email that it was not in stock, or something to the effect.
Their final email in this series let me know that the lens was discontinued.
Of course, I did not keep these emails and deleted them.
Until I read a post above I was not aware that the lens reappeared for sale under a different label.
Sorry about that.Odd, since it can be found at a number of retailers, and still by searching for 'Olympus 150-400'.
https://www.cameracanada.com/Products/index.aspx?search=olympus%20150-400
My benchmark for a comparison is my Sony A1.Although not a zoom, I bet you would love the Sony 300 f2.8 on your A1.
It happened some time ago and I lost interest in the subject.
FE 300/2.8 GM sounds great.
However, I like my FE 400/2.8 GM.
That appears perfect for backyard birds.
K-H.
k-h.a.w wrote
Thanks Tony, great question: “ Where do you get this misinformation?”Well, I had expressed to B&H an interest to buy this lens.
Month after month B&H send me an email that it was not in stock, or something to the effect.
Their final email in this series let me know that the lens was discontinued.
Of course, I did not keep these emails and deleted them.
Until I read a post above I was not aware that the lens reappeared for sale under a different label.
Sorry about that.
https://www.cameracanada.com/Products/index.aspx?search=olympus%20150-400
Earlier quote
That lens would still tempt me if OM Systems came out with a more competitive camera.My benchmark for a comparison is my Sony A1.
It happened some time ago and I lost interest in the subject.
FE 300/2.8 GM sounds great.
However, I like my FE 400/2.8 GM.
That appears perfect for backyard birds.
K-H.
Dec 28, 2023 at 02:39 PM
p.117 #13Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
k-h.a.w wrote:
FE 300/2.8 GM sounds great.
However, I like my FE 400/2.8 GM.
That appears perfect for backyard birds.
K-H.
It would be my choice also, but I can no longer pack around that extra two pounds.
FE 300/2.8 GM sounds great.
However, I like my FE 400/2.8 GM.
That appears perfect for backyard birds.
K-H.
It would be my choice also, but I can no longer pack around that extra two pounds.
Dec 28, 2023 at 03:04 PM
p.117 #14Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Imagemaster wrote:
However, I like my FE 400/2.8 GM.
That appears perfect for backyard birds.
K-H.It would be my choice also, but I can no longer pack around that extra two pounds.
Thanks Tony. I agree, 2 pounds lighter would make a huge difference for me as well.
However I also use a tripod with a fluid head in my yard for heavy lenses.
K-H.
k-h.a.w wrote
FE 300/2.8 GM sounds great.However, I like my FE 400/2.8 GM.
That appears perfect for backyard birds.
K-H.
Thanks Tony. I agree, 2 pounds lighter would make a huge difference for me as well.
However I also use a tripod with a fluid head in my yard for heavy lenses.
K-H.
Dec 28, 2023 at 03:19 PM
p.117 #15Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
In my case, I ditched a Canon 600mm f4 (on the R5) for the OM-1 and the 150-400mm. While I have to accept that I cannot get the same limited depth-of-field or shoot in very low light, I enjoy shooting with such a light and versatile kit so much more than the hassle of the old FF f/4 setup. I’d never go back to that cumbersome kit.
Dec 29, 2023 at 10:36 AM
p.117 #16Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
johnvanr wrote:
In my case, I ditched a Canon 600mm f4 (on the R5) for the OM-1 and the 150-400mm. While I have to accept that I cannot get the same limited depth-of-field or shoot in very low light, I enjoy shooting with such a light and versatile kit so much more than the hassle of the old FF f/4 setup. I’d never go back to that cumbersome kit.
My gal and I traveled through airports and such with Canon gear, our backpacks each weighed 40 pounds. Now Olympus backpacks smaller in size and weigh 25 pounds. 15 pounds make a difference for those long treks and standing while traveling.
**** and to add that we have a 13 to 20 pound laptop bag to carry also.
Dec 29, 2023 at 10:57 AM
p.117 #17Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
PV Hiker wrote:
My gal and I traveled through airports and such with Canon gear, our backpacks each weighed 40 pounds. Now Olympus backpacks smaller in size and weigh 25 pounds. 15 pounds make a difference for those long treks and standing while traveling.
**** and to add that we have a 13 to 20 pound laptop bag to carry also.
My trip to Iceland last summer was the first time I decided to take a 100% M43 kit for travel. Leading up to that trip I was seesawing back and forth between M43 and my Sony kit. At the end the size/weight did play a factor but of course but also some of the other features of the OM-1 won out (better IBIS and live ND for water falls). As this wasn't a photo specific trip I really valued not having to deal with tripods and filters.
When I was deciding I put together a bunch of different options of gear and how much they'd weigh and surprisingly it wasn't as different as I thought it would be. However, there are lighter options with M43 with similar equivalent focal length coverage but that wasn't what my goal was, I wanted the best IQ and faster lenses.
johnvanr wrote
In my case, I ditched a Canon 600mm f4 (on the R5) for the OM-1 and the 150-400mm. While I have to accept that I cannot get the same limited depth-of-field or shoot in very low light, I enjoy shooting with such a light and versatile kit so much more than the hassle of the old FF f/4 setup. I’d never go back to that cumbersome kit.**** and to add that we have a 13 to 20 pound laptop bag to carry also.
My trip to Iceland last summer was the first time I decided to take a 100% M43 kit for travel. Leading up to that trip I was seesawing back and forth between M43 and my Sony kit. At the end the size/weight did play a factor but of course but also some of the other features of the OM-1 won out (better IBIS and live ND for water falls). As this wasn't a photo specific trip I really valued not having to deal with tripods and filters.
When I was deciding I put together a bunch of different options of gear and how much they'd weigh and surprisingly it wasn't as different as I thought it would be. However, there are lighter options with M43 with similar equivalent focal length coverage but that wasn't what my goal was, I wanted the best IQ and faster lenses.
Dec 30, 2023 at 08:05 AM
p.117 #18Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Weight isn’t the only factor. When I compare my Olympus kit to my Nikon kit or previously my Canon kit, the weight was certainly noticeable. However more than the weight was the volume (size) of the pro series glass was substantially less than my RF L series or Z S series glass. Which at the end of the day equates to a more compact kit.
palmor wrote:
My gal and I traveled through airports and such with Canon gear, our backpacks each weighed 40 pounds. Now Olympus backpacks smaller in size and weigh 25 pounds. 15 pounds make a difference for those long treks and standing while traveling.
**** and to add that we have a 13 to 20 pound laptop bag to carry also.My trip to Iceland last summer was the first time I decided to take a 100% M43 kit for travel. Leading up to that trip I was seesawing back and forth between M43 and my Sony kit. At the end the size/weight did play a factor but of course but also some of the other features of the OM-1 won out (better IBIS and live ND for water falls). As this wasn't a photo specific trip I really valued not having to deal with tripods and filters.
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palmor wrote:
PV Hiker wrote
johnvanr wrote
In my case, I ditched a Canon 600mm f4 (on the R5) for the OM-1 and the 150-400mm. While I have to accept that I cannot get the same limited depth-of-field or shoot in very low light, I enjoy shooting with such a light and versatile kit so much more than the hassle of the old FF f/4 setup. I’d never go back to that cumbersome kit.**** and to add that we have a 13 to 20 pound laptop bag to carry also.
When I was deciding I put together a bunch of different options of gear...Show more →
Dec 30, 2023 at 08:28 AM
p.117 #19Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Thanks Tony
Talking about pretty bad conditions and handheld
ƒ/6.3 400.0 mm 1/50 Iso 2500
not so good pictures though
Happy new year everyone
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
ƒ/6.3 400.0 mm 1/200 Iso 2500
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
ƒ/6.3 400.0 mm 1/125 Iso 2500
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Olympus E-M1MarkIII OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Dec 31, 2023 at 02:57 AM
p.117 #20Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Cormorant, from this morning. -2.7 exposure comp.
Jan 01, 2024 at 02:13 PM