Customers Reviews
2009-11-14
Impressed
I have an e-510 and have been just using the kit lenses for the past year and had this one saved in my amazon cart for about that long. Glad I waited as with the rebate now in effect on the 70-300mm lens the price was just too hard to resist and having watched its price remain a steady 80 dollars or so above what it is now for the past year I would recommed others who are on the fence to get it now.
I was impressed by the build and heft of this lens. Better then the kit lenses by far. Really gives my e-510 reach now. I also have a Canon T1i (I wanted the video function) and the 55-250mm lens for that. The build on the Olympus is much better. (I do like the canon as well though, just a noticeable build quality difference in the two lens) The pics with this lens are very good, although at 300mm in anything less the full light I can tell the IS system is at its limits and some shots will be spot on and others just a bit off do to my inablity to steady handhold at that range. I would highly recommend this lens to Oly users as you are getting a very nicely built lens with a lot of reach for a very good price.
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2009-10-21
very pleased
I am very pleased with the durability of this lens and the excellent photos it delivers. I've photographed various events ranging from soccer games in the rain to musical concerts in a dimly lit hall to bright fall landscapes, and all of my photos come out sharp. The lens is a great asset to any Olympus SLR.
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2009-09-22
Great
Just what the doctor ordered. Took it to Yellowstone for its first workout, am VERY pleased with the versitility and results.
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2009-09-16
You can't expect more from a long lens without paying 3X more!
I have owned this lens for about one month. During this time I have used it daily to test it's capabilities as a long focal length lens, as a macro lens, and as a portrait lens. After learning it's limitations I am nothing but pleased with the results that I achieve with this lens. Just be aware:
* You should be experienced at shooting with long lenses.
* You cannot expect good results in poorly lit environments.
* You cannot shoot fast moving targets at long focal distances without difficulty.
* You will normally have a higher percentage of blurry shots than with shorter lens.
* The auto focus will start to hunt if you don't place the sensor spot directly on the subject.
* The focus speed is not as fast as with shorter lenses with a larger apertures.
I would recommend this lens to experienced photographers or novices that are willing to take the time to learn how to use it. It is a real bargain (usually priced below $350.00) and it will perform like lenses costing up to three times as much. Happy shooting!
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2009-09-11
Worth every penny
I have had this lens for a month now, and couldn't be happier. My daughter is a senior and use this lens photographing her soccer games. It is sharp and clear, focuses great, and has great reach. It is a wonderful Four-Thirds lens.
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Olympus Cameras HistoryOlympus Corporation (early known as Takachiho Seisakusho) was founded by Takeshi Yamashitaon on October 12, 1919, and initially specialized in microscope and thermometer businesses. The company is named after Mount Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology.
Olympus continued the tradition of manufacturing high-quality optics through the development of camera lenses, starting in 1934. Two years later the Zuiko lens was born.
 Through its history Olympus Company has manufactured various types of cameras: medium-format cameras, fully automatic zoom cameras, 35mm cameras, EE-equipped cameras, autofocus cameras - in different series.
The history of Olympus cameras began in 1936, when they introduced their first camera, the Semi-Olympus I. It was very expensive camera for that time.
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