The Olympus 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 super-telephoto lens was launched in 2007 featuring equivalent 140-600mm focal length range (in 35mm photography) at an affordable price. It is designed to fit the four-thirds sensor and can also operate on micro four-thirds bodies via adapter.

The lens’s compact and lightweight design makes it a perfect complement to portable D-SLRs like the EVOLT E-410 and E-510. It is particularly useful while photographing distant scenes, wildlife, sports, etc.

The 70-300mm lens features advanced optical design and promises to produce accurate color and sharp photographs edge to edge. It incorporates high-quality optical glass, including 3 ED glass elements for rich color and crisp shots.

All Zuiko lenses – and this one is not an exception - use their own CPU and are lead-free, utilizing titanium within the optical design for lightweight comfort and durability.

The lens comes is supplied with a circular-styled hood, takes 58mm filters, and is available now for $470.

Lens Reviews:

SLRgear.com:
For the money, the Olympus 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 offers good results for sharpness, particularly under 150mm and especially at 100mm. CA, corner shading and distortion are also well-controlled.

Alternatives/Rivals: Olympus 50-200mm ƒ/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital, Sigma 135-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6 DG APO, Sigma 50-500mm ƒ/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO.

Olympus 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital – Specifications:

• Image Circle: Four-Thirds
• Type: Telephoto Zoom
• Focal Length: 70 - 300mm
• Focal Length 35mm Equivalent: 140 - 600mm
• Max Aperture: ƒ/4 - 5.6
• Min Aperture: ƒ/22
• 9 Diaphragm Blades
• Lens Construction: 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 ED elements
• Diagonal Angle of View (Based on image circle): 18 to 4.1 degrees
• Focus Details: AF or MF
• No Front Element Rotation
• Rotary Zoom System
• Closest Focus: 1.2m / 3.9 ft. (0.96m / 3.1 ft. using manual focus)
• Magnification Ratio: 0.5x / 1:2
• Filter Size: 58mm
• Dimensions: (L x D): 127mm x 80mm / 5.0 in. x 3.1 in.
• Weight: 620g / 21.8 oz
• Included Accessories: Lens Hood
• Typical Online Price: US$500

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