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Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Olympus |
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| Model | Zuiko Digital ED 70-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 |
| Lens style | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal length | 70 - 300 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 - 5.6 |
| Angle of view | 18 - 4.1 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.2 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:2 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus type | AF |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm |
| Macro | Yes |
| Available mounts | Four Thirds |
| Dimensions | 80 x 127 mm |
| Weight | 620 g |
| Additional information |
Average rating (3 owners reviews).
| Build quality | 4.00 |   |
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| Optical quality | 3.67 |  |
| Value for money | 5.00 | |
| Overall | 4.22 | |
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Owner since: 1 year
Price: 260
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Not a fast lens, slow focus, focus hunts in low light.
Pros: Cheap, light, sharp from, 70-200mm, brighter then the kit lens at 70-150mm, close focusing, MF/AF switch, 600mm equivalent
Summary: My favorite lens. Much better than the kit 40-150mm, especially if you don't use it past 200mm. Great for bugs and flowers because of the telephoto range and close focusing ability. It is an excellent outdoor daytime lens. Just don't try to use it under low light. 300mm is great for shots of the moon.
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Owner since: 1 month
Price: borrowed
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Not as sharp as most Zuikos I have used. I am probably spoilt but that's what happened when you use Olympus. Autofocus can be a bit erratic with strong backlighting. Nothing much can be done at f5.6 unless light is abundant.
Pros: For the price, it's a steal! Excellent optics compared to other 70-300s. Lightweight, allows birding handheld. Macro performance is very good, close to that of a prime!
Summary: A very versatlie lens for long tele and macro (1:2). Not that heavy so it can find a space in my bag. Worthy addition to any 4/3 users. If you have the money and looking for a tele, you don't ned to think much (unless you're going for the big tuna).
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Owner since: 2 years
Price: $400
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Less than stellar resolution at the long end of the tele-range. Struggles to find focus often. Manual focusing is a little touchy and difficult to dial in. Slow lens. Performs best in sunlight.
Pros: Excellent macro lens at 100-200mm - Very sharp macro shots. 300mm maximum.
Summary: Excellent lens for the money, but to get the most from it requires that you learn its strengths and weaknesses. For best results - F11 to F16, 100-200mm, 1/200s or faster, and sunlight.
