Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

If i wanted 2 shoot birds, what lens would me best? What about the Nikon cameras?
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Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

Correction on that phase i just emailed, what lens would do me good?

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

OLYMPUS M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
OLYMPUS M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO
OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO

Chadp Loc: Virginia Beach

If you don’t want to spend a lot, look at the 75-300. It is on sale right now directly from Olympus.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

Consider the Panasonic 100-300mm f4-5.6. (get 2nd version) these are available rather inexpensively on KEH and MPB. There is a Panasonic 100-400mm as well. I have the 100-300m lens and use it with my Oly cameras it works great.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

Thank you
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Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

I have 1 thanks?
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camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

"If i wanted 2 shoot birds, what lens would me best? What about the Nikon cameras?"

If you are going to be using the EM-10 Mk III for action and wildlife photography consider that its AF is all contrast detection. Phase detection and tracking are not features of this camera.
Nikon has an excellent AF and tracking capabilities.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

Thank you
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Gort55 Loc: Northern Colorado

I have used the Panasonic 100-400mm on an EM10 and EM1 and am very happy with the results.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

sr71 is correct. I would start with the start with the 100-400. The EE-1 Viewsight is also very helpful. With the longer lenses, it becomes very difficult to use the viewfinder to locate the birds.

If you want to make it even easier, add in the E-M1X on sale for $1800 (down from $3K). They have just added bird AI (artificial intelligence). That means if there is a bird anywhere on your sensor, the camera will find it and focus on it. With ProCapture, 18fps full focus and exposure, and 60fps with predetermined focus. Add in both the 1.4X and 2X teleconverters.

I am fairly certain that the ProCapture, 18fps full focus and exposure, and 60fps with predetermined focus are available on the E-M10 mkIII. Add the EE-1 Viewsight and 100-400 first. Those alone will give you more bird power than most for a reasonable price. Then as you get better, you can consider upgrades. If the slower lens meets your needs, you may not ever need to upgrade. But the E-M10, EE-1, and 100-400 will get you well into bird photography. Besides, it's looks like the upper end cameras of Olympus and Panasonic are going to 30mp first. And by the time you decide to upgrade your camera body (if you would feel necessary), all the 4/3rds may be 30mp. And the EE-1 and 100-400 will still fit on those too.

John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

I agree with sr71 and Chadp with an additional option that gives you a lot of versatility and a great lens for other purposes as well, Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm, f/2.8 Pro along with the Olympus TC 1.4 and TC 2.0. However, most suggestions, including mine, are quite expensive and won't balance well with the smaller and lighter E-M10,III. Therefore, Chadp's suggestion of the 75-300mm might be a better match for the M10. Won't be as sharp but surprisingly good and may be a good place to start with the M10. I used that combination when I first started with Olympus gear.

Foto Fun

Ditto to the 75-300 on the EM-10s. The 400mm lenses are too big and really are a tech mismatch, especially for birds. Don't get me wrong, the EM-10s are great little cameras and where I also got started with Olympus. I think they make great products and got a deal to upgrade to the EM-1 MkII.