Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Standard Four Thirds Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
Department: Cameras & Camcorders
List Price: $479.99
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Rating:  127 reviews
Format: CD
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: N/A
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.2 x 3.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 261057
Model: 261057
UPC: 050332160538
EAN: 0050332160538
ASIN: B000V72AXM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 140mm-600mm equivalent Zoom lens for all Four Thirds cameras. | | • | Includes, ED 70-300mm F4.0/5.6 Lens, Front and Rear Lens Cap, | | • | Lens Hood, instructions, and registration card. | | • | 3 ED lens elements | | • | 1x magnification for macro |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Offering a field of view to 600mm (35mm equivalent), the high-mobility Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm super-telephoto lens is an ideal choice for sports, nature, and other types of long-distance photography. The lens incorporates three extra-low-dispersion (ED) lens elements, which combine to offer a sharper, higher-contrast imaging performance, The lens's Four-Thirds system, meanwhile, ensures that you don't lose your macro or super-telephoto versatility when you switch to a different camera body. The lens even supports tele-macro photography thanks to its 1x magnification (35mm equivalent). Specifications
- Focal length: 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
- Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
- Angle of view: 18 to 4.1 degrees
- Closest focusing distance: 3.14 feet
- Maximum image magnification: 0.5x
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 3.14 inches in diameter and 5 inches long
- Weight: 21.9 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product Description
D1) OLYMPUS 70-300MM F4-5.6 ZUIKO
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 127
 Olympus Zoom Lens August 29, 2010
denizack
I have only had this a short time, so I haven't used it much. Everything seems OK.
Downside August 26, 2010
Guillermo
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It gives superb quality images but i have taken it 2 times to the beach, i use it on a dmc g1, the only problem is that it doesn`t work well on the beach cause the moisture gets in the way, so i had to use my lumix 200mm, however in the city you can use it and like i said, the quality crisp images you can take are superb.
Astounding value, good performer on M4/3 August 23, 2010
Jeremy Thornhill
This is Olympus's "budget" telephoto lens for the 4/3 system. It's clearly entry level and priced accordingly. And yet... I just can't help but marvel at its performance, on both my DSLR and on my Pen.
First off, if you own a modern DSLR or a M4/3 body, be sure to update the lens software right away, since only the more recent firmware revision supports contrast detection AF. I bought from a 3rd party seller here on Amazon, and the lens had firmware v 1.1 when I received it.
The difference between 1.1 and 1.3 on my E-P2 was dramatic. The Pens will AF any 4/3 lens, even if it doesn't support CDAF natively, but using version 1.1 the performance was relatively poor. AF times took quite a while, and it hunted a good bit. Switching to 1.3 made a world of difference, and all of a sudden this thing became an impressively fast focuser. On the E-P2 focus is not quite as speedy as the Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6, and it's *much* louder than that lens, but considering its length I find it quite satisfactory.
This is actually a very, very sharp lens, especially when you consider the price. I've yet to do any kind of scientific study, but it performs much better than I would expect for a value zoom. Obviously it's slow and long, so you really have to use good technique to get good results, but when you hit focus and your shutter speeds are fast enough the results are very impressive indeed. Optically, I consider it a cut above the aforementioned Panasonic 45-200mm, which does have some weakness on the long end.
So, for a M4/3 shooter, which lens is the better choice? I think it mostly depends on your priorities. The 70-300mm here is longer and seems to be the better lens optically, but that doesn't really give you the whole picture. AF on the PL 45-200mm is better and near silent, making it a much, much better choice for video. Not to mention, the PL 45-200 comes in a much smaller package, so it's more likely to be with you when you need it and it certainly looks more appropriate on a m4/3 body.
If I had to choose only one for my E-P2, I think I'd take the 45-200mm, despite the fact that the 70-300mm is a better piece of glass. Luckily, I don't have to choose, so they both earn a spot in my collection.
 Very nice lens August 5, 2010
J. Ruth (Boston)
This is an excellent zoom lens that takes high quality photos. I do not use a tripod with it and have no problems getting sharp pictures with it. I sold my 40-150 because I never use it now.
 NO GOOD July 31, 2010
MDJ
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This item did not work with my Panasonic as it says above. In addition when i went to return it they but me under the category that the costumer did not like the item so that they could take out 10% of the return, this meaning i did not get my full money back!
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