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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f4-5.6
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Description: The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f4-5.6 incorporates three extra-low dispersion (ED) lens elements for sharper, higher contrast images. The Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f4-5.6 offers an equivalent range of 140-600mm on a 35mm film camera. The Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm f4-5.6 is capable of 1x tele-macro photography.

Focal length: 70-300mm (140-600mm equivalent)
Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups (3 extra-low dispersion elements)
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
Keywords: Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm


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JackAZ
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Registered: December 2008
Location: Desert oasis
Posts: 831
Review Date: Sun March 28, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 0 

 
Pros: Inexpensive, sharp, versatile
Cons: Not splash and dust sealed, needs lots of light

Of the entire Olympus Zuiko Digital lens lineup the 70-300mm probably gives the most bang for the buck. The lens produces sharp images and as long as there's plenty of light is very versatile. This lens has produced crisp results for everything from landscape to sports and the occasional macro. It is a very versatile lens and well worth the price of entry. For anyone wanting to get outdoors with an Olympus DSLR I'd have to say this should probably be the first lens on your wish list.

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MartinHickling
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Registered: August 2009
Location: Warrington/UK
Posts: 166
Review Date: Sat May 8, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 0 

 
Pros:
Cons:

This lens is quite heavy but when you consider the number of lenses and the range it is not bad. I had a Tamron 60-300 (35mm mount with adapter) before this and that weighed in at 1035gms so the Olympus is nearly half the weight.

Only had the lens a couple of days so still getting used to it. Love the pictures so far.

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Martin H

Camera-: Olympus e520
Lenses--: Olympus 70-300 Zoom
----------: Sigma 105 Macro
----------: + Kit lenses
Tripod--: Camlink TPPRO24A
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MartinHickling
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Registered: August 2009
Location: Warrington/UK
Posts: 166
Review Date: Sun May 9, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 0 

 
Pros: Sharp images. Good close ups, Not been off the camer for a week.
Cons: Not light weight but lighter than some. Needs bright light for auto focus.

Forgot to add these to the last post

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Martin H

Camera-: Olympus e520
Lenses--: Olympus 70-300 Zoom
----------: Sigma 105 Macro
----------: + Kit lenses
Tripod--: Camlink TPPRO24A
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