Purchased Olympus 75-300 mm lens- 100.00 Off Right Now
Jul 4, 2015 10:52:04 #
I was at the slough yesterday and saw all kinds of photo opportunities for a long lens. While browsing through Adorama's website I saw that the Olympus 75-300 mm lens was 100.00 off. So I bought it. The consumer reviews were good. The Olympus 300mm prime will be released soon but I fear it will be very pricey, more than I'm willing to spend (unless it is comparable to the new Canon 100-400 lens- that would be hard to pass up). For anyone that is interested I will post some samples- what- me- actually post ? :)
Jul 4, 2015 11:07:24 #
suntouched wrote:
I was at the slough yesterday and saw all kinds of... (show quote)
The Olympus web site sells direct on all equipment and often has discounts on new, plus they have a factory refurbished page. I have not purchased any new Olympus equipment from any other source for some time. I get eMails almost weekly on one special or another. Recently there were some $200 off lens specials. Fathers day, they had the Olympus E-M10 with 14-42 lens for $499, plus $99 for the 40-150 lens.
Here's a link to one of their pages. Sign up for their eMail. They often have tips and sample images posted as well. Most recent eMail received... tips on shooting fireworks.
http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/?utm_content=logo&utm_campaign=em_july4th&utm_source=email_etprm&utm_medium=email&emid=larsco2002@yahoo.com
Just another option. Olympus sells direct, unlike most of the other mfrs.
Jul 4, 2015 11:10:58 #
Jul 4, 2015 11:12:03 #
suntouched wrote:
I was at the slough yesterday and saw all kinds of... (show quote)
That looks like a good price. I have a M43 setup. It includes two Olympus M.Zuiko lenses and love both of them. I will be interested in hearing your thoughts on this lens after you have had time to get to know it.
Jul 4, 2015 11:37:42 #
Jul 5, 2015 11:37:39 #
suntouched wrote:
I was at the slough yesterday and saw all kinds of... (show quote)
I bought the 75-300 just this past winter, absolutely love it. It takes about 75 percent of all my shots. On the short end (75 mm) I can take a picture (in focus) of a flower between my feet. I did buy it factory refurbished from Olympus at a very good price also.
And yes, I would like to see some of your shots.
Jul 5, 2015 20:59:03 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Recommendation- Get the sight designed for the SP100-
Lens so far very good, but with BIF---get that sight
Lens so far very good, but with BIF---get that sight
Jul 5, 2015 21:28:41 #
RobertW wrote:
Recommendation- Get the sight designed for the SP100-
Lens so far very good, but with BIF---get that sight
Lens so far very good, but with BIF---get that sight
What is SP100? Is the sight by Olympus? I tried to find it but my combination of words didn't turn up anything.
Jul 5, 2015 21:44:49 #
I found it- pricey isn't it? EE-1 Dot Sight by Olympus
Yes I think I need one of those :)
Yes I think I need one of those :)
Jul 5, 2015 21:48:27 #
AdrianLB
Loc: lower mainland BC Canada
suntouched wrote:
What is SP100? Is the sight by Olympus? I tried to find it but my combination of words didn't turn up anything.
Try searching for EE-1, just got one to go with my 75-300. have not had a chance to do a field test yet but looks promising.
OOPS a bit slow to reply
Jul 5, 2015 21:50:19 #
AdrianLB wrote:
Try searching for EE-1, just got one to go with my 75-300. have not had a chance to do a field test yet but looks promising.
Maybe you should try it before I buy it! Looks very interesting. Good thing I saved 100.00 on the lens as this little accessory will take all of that and then some. Thanks for the tip.
Jul 6, 2015 23:32:42 #
I have had the 75-300 f/4.8-6.7 lens for 1.5 years. It is small and light, but I don't love it. I will need to check out the EE-1 Dot Site too. This week I ordered the 40-150 f/2.8 since it was $200 off. It is the big brother to my favorite 12-40 f/2.8 which rarely comes off.
Olympus 75-300 mm at 300 mm on E-M1
Jul 6, 2015 23:37:46 #
Carsan wrote:
I have had the 75-300 f/4.8-6.7 lens for 1.5 years. It is small and light, but I don't love it. I will need to check out the EE-1 Dot Site too. This week I ordered the 40-150 f/2.8 since it was $200 off. It is the big brother to my favorite 12-40 f/2.8 which rarely comes off.
Will you please provide some specific detail on why you say "I don't love it"?
Jul 6, 2015 23:51:12 #
Focus is hunting in lower light. Works best in good light conditions. I found it hard to use for birds. I would prefer a faster lens. This was definitely one of my better photos. Lion was very still and in good lighting. I have ordered lenses directly from Olympus. If you don't order the extended warranty, they will off it to you at a discount later. Sweet.
Jul 6, 2015 23:57:00 #
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