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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NoSpringChicken" data-source="post: 1691670" data-attributes="member: 53267">I have finally given in to temptation and bought one one of these lenses. It arrived safely a few minutes ago and is sitting here in its huge box. It is certainly a very substantial piece of kit. I was nudged into buying one by the £60 Olympus Cash Back offer which expires at the end of the month and a good price from Argos.I am looking forward to trying it on the camera tonight and will be interested to see if it fits my Think Tank holster, although I think that is a bit optimistic. I like using a holster with a belt as it takes the weight off my shoulders and stops the camera and binoculars bumping into each other. I intend to use it with the tripod mount removed, which will save a little weight. I am still not sure whether to get a protection filter or not. The lens is quite well protected by the enormous hood but I have had the lens cap come off my 70-300 when it is in the bag with the hood reversed and I wouldn't want that to damage the front element on the new lens.I am still not sure whether it was a wise decision to buy one or not but looking at Cristian's excellent photos has convinced me that it is capable of some excellent results with the EC-14. I hope I haven't wasted my money!Ron</blockquote>