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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
Thanks for the suggestion. You motivated me to look more closely into the various macro enhancements for this lens (I think these options should also work with the Oly 300mm f4 and are all less than $150). Kenko does make a set of extension tubes for micro 4/3 that preserves the ability to... -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
Dave, That is a good point about a longer macro lens. I have actually been using my PL100-400 in that capacity on my E-M1 mk. ii, since it has about a 50 inch minimum focus distance, and allows you to stand off while still giving up to .25 reproduction. It works great for, e.g., dragonflies... -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
Also more interested in the lenses. But the lens announcement is kind of a yawn I think since it doesn't give much new info, and the new info they give isn't too exciting. They are only announcing "the development" of the 150-400 f4.5. No pricing, dimensions, or weight. Expected availability... -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
I've never bought the argument that you need a larger body to "balance" a larger lens. The body is there to hold the sensor, etc., not to "balance" the lens, whatever that means. You can get perfect balance on a tripod or hand held with a large lens without having to increase the size of the... -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
Yes, but there was nothing that required them to launch the biggest and heaviest m4/3 camera and lens ever to celebrate that, so that's only a partial explanation for what they are doing. -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
As you probably know, the 150-400 is supposed to come with a built-in 1.25x switchable TC option, and Oly will also introduce a 2x TC (not sure if that will work with the 300mm prime as well). So it also comes with the promise of options for more reach. And yes, I believe they are supposed to... -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
Agreed there are a small minority of Olympus users that prefer the existing E-M1 with the added grip, making it similar in size to the E-M1X. The camera might appeal to them. Though I suspect most photographers who, for whatever reason, feel the need for something bigger to grab onto simply... -
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New camera, 150-400 and 2x TC ?
Your second guess was the conclusion on another forum, and I concur. Nikon and Canon make lenses with similar specs as the 150-400 mm F4, and they weigh over seven pounds (three kilograms)! And the Olympus 300 mm F4 weighed more than the Nikon/Canon 300 mm equivalents. My guess is Olympus is...