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$900.00
from Malaysia Summary: This is a great lens! 100-400mm range in 135 equivalent in a 920g package is GREAT! I have done many shots ranging from birds to fighter jets to portraits and landscapes. And, all the shots are stunning. Very high contrast and superbly sharp. Focus is relatively slow, but still much faster than 40-150mk1 lens. But, what do you expect from a 4x long telephoto zoom.
At 2.8 until 100mm, this is a steal for a long telephoto lens. Portraiture work is good, with 1.2m working distance. While not as versatile as 14-54/2.8-3.5 for close portrait work, this lens produces a more pleasing bokeh.
With the lens thread at 67mm, I can share filters with 14-54, especially for C-PL and ND.
Zoom action is quick and smooth, with the lens extending near 2x it's size. One good thing is that the from element doesn't rotate like the 40-150mk1. This is a welcome for C-PL users like myself.
Focusing is not snappy, but is super accurate. With such shallow DoF, this is very critical, and this lens really delivers. Top marks in my book!!
Weight? It's light as I am able to shoot birds flying handheld continuously for 1 hour active shooting. Wow!!!
Strengths: Lightweight for it's range and speed
Accurate focus
Weather- and dust-proof
Well balanced
Compact design
Weaknesses: Focus is a bit slow, even with E-510. Hopefully the upcoming SWD and E-3 delivers the goods.
Similar Products Used: 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 mk1 Customer Service: None.
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