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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jimscarff" data-source="post: 1798581" data-attributes="member: 5996">When do you use the 70-300 and when the 50-200 + EC-14?I am basically a Canon DSLR shooter (7D + 100-400 or 500 f/4), but just ordered an E-620 for travel and times when I want a lighter camera that is still capable of wildlife shots. I already have an Oly 70-300 that I bought for use with a Panasonic G1 but found the combination of no in-camera IS in the G1 and no tripod ring on the 70-300 - an unfortunate combination. The E-620 appeals because of its in-camera IS, and low price--($455 at B&H Photo).  I understand that the Oly 50-200mm lens and the 1.4X TC are better optically and faster lenses. However....the lens & TC cost about $1,200 - and that's AFTER the $200 rebate on the 50-200.So what do you make of the differences between these two lenses? Why would you use the more expensive lenses on the E-520 rather than the E-620? Do you use the two lenses for different purposes?Thanks for any info you can provide.Jim (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimscarff/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimscarff/</a>)</blockquote>