I've bought Big White! The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- After a long time using the 300mm f/4 Pro and being more than happy with the results I managed to have a go with Big White - the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO top of the range Olympus wildlife lens.
Unfortunately, this made me want one really bad - so I did quite a bit of saving and came up with enough to buy one used from MPB at a pretty good price (about half the £6799.99 retail). Now the fun begins you might say!
So come and have a wander and a look through some of the images I've taken with the lens so far in the few weeks I've been using it. Stay tuned until the end for some more "non wildlife" style images that shows some of the versatility of this incredible lens!
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Congrats on new purchase, great shots, that kestrel one is especially lovely .👍🏻
Thank you Mick! Off hunting down kingfishers tomorrow too - there may be a video involved if they play nice!
It looks like a blast to use, Leigh. Wonderful photos! Wonderful lens. Enjoy it!
Cheers Blaine! It really is an amazing lens and it's got so much use lately it's untrue!
The greatest m43 lens in terms of balance, reach and sharpness for wildlife so far.
It really is! Not sure how they could make it better!
I guess it's the old saying, you get what you pay for. The shots you got from it are amazing Leigh 👍
Cheers Clive! Been a fantastic month or so with it - can't help but keep taking it out!
Some very nice images embedded into your video. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase. One can see from video how pleased and proud you are with your new lens.
If I may ask a couple of questions & in doing so I have assumed your photographic interest extends beyond “birding”?
1. Did you retain the 300 pro?
2. What other lenses do you consider essential to retain to make up your kit and cover the various likely situations you anticipate encountering?
Thanks in anticipation of a reply.
Thank you Steven!
After a month or so of using the new lens I decided to sell the 300. I've found the 150-400 to be nearly as good so figured I'd use the funds to help my bank account a little!
I'm always out with my Olympus 12-100 f/4 Pro lens and Lumix Leica 9mm too. That covers almost all of the photography I'm likely to do. And I always carry my 60mm macro just in case too - you never know when you might spot something!
That is one beast of a lens pal. I still love my Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 because it also has internal zoom, unlike the Bigmas. It’s why they cost so much.
It's a stunner mate! Hoping to get the eclipse with it if the weather plays nice!
Well done Leigh. Could never handle it. Could never afford it. Longest lens I have got is 105 mm for the Canon 400D camera. Could do with a bit longer length lens (100 to 400), but I am only a poor amateur who takes very average shots.
It definitely not for everyone - I'm quite lucky that I was able to afford one at all!
I've gotten one ordered, but still not sure if it was a good investment. I already have the 300, so I finally bit the bullet for a wider option without changing lenses. Thank you for the clean opinions to help me think about more I will check out for myself
I think you'll be very impressed with it - I've actually got rid of my 300 now as I feel it's as near as I can get to the clarity of that lens but with a massive increase in versatility!
@@LeighWPhotos I can't wait to try it out! I feel like I may miss the blind ease of the 300's lens hood lol. From your results and the results of others, I feel much better about being broke haha! cheers!
Great photos. I enjoyed your video. Enjoy your lens. I have owned the Big White for around three years and have really enjoyed it. I totally agree with you.
I'm absolutely loving it - the problem I'm finding is the excuses not to go out and shoot with it 😄
Nice one leigh, if you dont mind me asking, what condition did MPB give the lens for the price you paid, as when i was looking they wanted near enough full price, but that was mint condition.
It was in "good" condition but to be fair a few small scuffs on the shoe and a small mark or two on the hood I'd actually call it excellent but I'm not complaining considering the discount it got!
Congratulations, man. It’s an item I’ve long lusted-after but will likely never buy, being retired and on a fixed income. I could technically afford it, but it wouldn’t be a responsible purchase. So I’ll make do with my much-inferior-but-still-very-usable 100-400, or perhaps will someday upgrade to the 150-600. Meanwhile; enjoy!
The 100-400 is still a cracking lens but this really did take some saving up for. Is it a bit decadent considering I'm not pro? Yes - but it's still just glorious and I'm so glad I went for it. Only advice would be keep an eye out on MPB for a less than "like new" condition one - that's what I did and saved myself £4000!
Looking forward to seeing the results...and a lottery win in order to buy one😮
Yeah it's definitely not cheap!
Thanks Lee I’ve been waiting for this one a good honest review. With Both lenses at 300 you probably don’t agree with me I think the zoom has the edge. Four quality reason is I keep it at 300 with the telly converter switched on if the animal gets too close I can quickly switch it off back 300Without the worry of scaring the quarry find that very useful. Just one last thing I do find the images soft when it’s wide open at 400 mil. thanks again enjoy enjoyed it a lot. 👌
Definitely has the edge on the 300 in places but like you say a little softer at the long end but for general use it's still fantastic! The built in TC is just an amazing addition though and definitely opens up so many more shots doesn't it?
The largestblens for m43 is the OM 150-600mm
Certainly the heaviest one! I should alter it to the largest "Pro" lens! 😄