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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8
No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Not stabilizedImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. The front lens is fixedThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. Weather SealedWeather sealed lenses are protected from dust and water. While they are not water proof, these lenses can be used in rain and other humid environments. Some sealings only provide protection against dust or water, not both. Sealing is only available when the lens is used on a similarly weather sealed camera body. Supports drop-in filtersDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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The ultimate in super telephoto lens performance. Half the size of its 600mm 35mm equivalent, this Ed glass lens is easy to carry and use at a moment's notice, indoors or in the field. Focus response is quick and precise, and can be limited to close or far focusing ranges.
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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 Specification
| Available mount(s) | FourThirds |
| Application(s) | Sports, Wildlife |
| Category(s) | Super telephoto |
| Multiplier | 2× |
| Stabilizer | no |
| Focal length | 300 mm (prime) |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: 4.2° |
| Number of blades | 9 |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 240 cm |
| Magnification | N/A |
| Filter size | 43 mm |
| Size | ∅ 127 × 285 mm |
| Weight | 3290 g |
| Notes |
Weight: with tripod adapter |
| AF speed | 1 sec. (from close up to infinity) |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | yes |
| Internal zoom | N/A |
| Fix front lens | yes |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | yes |
| Drop in filter | yes |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | N/A |
| Low dispersion lens element | yes |
| Hard case | LSH-1738 (not included) |
| Soft case | LS-1SH (included) |
| Lens hood |
LH-120 (included) printable lens hood |
| Tripod adapter | included |
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 Reviews
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Excellent Four Thirds Super Telephoto
Dec 9, 2005
I spend a lot of time photographing birds. They don't cooperate. You need a lot of lens and a lot of light to get a decent shot. This lens is simply terrific at both. The colors are excellent, the pictures are crisp across the entire image and there is no chromatic aberration anywhere.
The four thirds system provides very quick auto focus, crisp and responsive manual focus and relatively light weight. I say "relatively" because this is a big lens. You'll need a tripod or monopod to use it in all but the brightest conditions.
The lens is amazingly sturdy in the field. It was undamaged by a fall that cracked two of my ribs. It works consistently and reliably in very hot (90 degrees plus) and extremely cold (-45 F) conditions. I've carried it outdoors all day at temperatures below zero and never had a problem.
Highly recommended.
Scary good lens
May 14, 2007
I take a lot of high school soccer photos. Light is bad and the action fast. I think this lens is perfect. It is heavy and powerful. It gets the job done. There is almost no distortion and the it puts me on the field with action. It is not easy to use, a tripod is necessary, although if you have good upper body strength a monopod works. Nothing is like it.
Excellent lens that I rented
May 31, 2010
I photographed the NCAA Lacrosse semifinals this weekend and had rented this lens to use with a borrowed 1.4x converter.
I own the 35-100mm lens and think that is the standard that all oly glass should be measured to.
I have used the 90-250mm f2.8 lens and was not impressed.
However, this lens is simply amazing. If I had the cash today I would buy this lens tomorrow. It is that good.
Autofocus was spot on. Much faster than the 90-250mm.
For giggles, while on the sidelines of the stadium I was able to photograph a worker in the lights above the stadium.
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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8 Accessories
Lens hoods for Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/2.8
- Olympus HOOD LENS 90-250mm LH-120B 529.99 USD
- Olympus HOOD LENS 300mm f2.8 LH-120 615.95 USD
43 mm Filters
43 mm Polarizer Filters
- 43mm 3-Pc Round Lens Filter Kit - UV, FDL & Circular Polarizer 4.99 USD
- 43mm 3-Pc Round Lens Filter Kit - UV, FDL & Circular Polarizer 4.99 USD
- Zeikos ZE-FLK43 43mm Multi-Coated 3 Piece Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) 5.14 USD
- Zeikos ZE-CPL43 43mm Multi-Coated Circular Polarizer Filter 7.30 USD
- Pro Digital Hard Lens Hood For The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, DMC-L10 Digital SLR Cameras Which Have A (14-50mm ) Lens 10.99 USD
- Sakar Digital Camera/Video 3 PC Filter kit - Filter kit - fluorescent / UV / polarizer - 43 mm 11.82 USD
- Pentax K20D - 52mm High Resolution 3-piece Filter Set (UV, Fluorescent, Polarizer) - Black 12.00 USD
- 3 Piece Filter Kit UV, FD, CPL 43mm Filters w/ Hard Case for Sony Handycam HDD Hard Disk Drive Camcorders 12.95 USD
- 3 Piece Filter Kit UV, FD, CPL 43mm Filters w/ Hard Case for Panasonic PSPVGS400 + MORE Camcorders 12.95 USD
- 3 Piece Filter Kit UV, FD, CPL 43mm Filters w/ Hard Case for JVC GZMG730, GZHD5, GZHD6, Camcorders + MORE!!! 12.95 USD
43 mm UV Filters
- Digital Concepts 43mm UV Filter, Blister Pack 0.29 USD
- 43mm UV Filter 1.73 USD
- Digital Concepts 43mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter 2.95 USD
- Zeikos ZE-UV43 43mm Multi-Coated UV Filter 3.49 USD
- ProMaster 43mm UV Haze Filter 3.69 USD
- Tiffen 43MM UV Protector Filter 0.00
- 43MM 3-PC Filter Kit For Canon Vixia HV40 Camcorder & ANY Other 43mm Lens! 4.49 USD
- Tiffen 43SKY 43mm SKY 1A Filter 0.00
- 43mm 3pc (UV, FLD, CPL) Filter Kit for Panasonic HDC-TM20 HS20 SD20 NEW 4.99 USD
- 43mm 3-Pc Round Lens Filter Kit - UV, FDL & Circular Polarizer 4.99 USD
43 mm Skylight Filters
- Tiffen 43SKY 43mm SKY 1A Filter 0.00
- Sunpak PicturePlus Skylight 1A - Filter - skylight - 43 mm 8.50 USD
- Olympus 35 RC, Olympus Trip, and Pen Half Frame Camera 43.5mm Skylight 1A Filter made in Japan 11.95 USD
- Hoya Skylight 1B - Filter - skylight - 43 mm 13.35 USD
- B+W B & W 43mm Filter Digital-Pro Mount KR-1.5 Skylight 1A Filter For Color Film 22.50 USD
- B + W 43mm Skylight 1A Coated Glass Filter (KR1.5) 24.50 USD
- B+W B & W 43mm Filter Digital-Pro MRC Mount KR-1.5 Skylight 1A Filter For Color Film 38.50 USD
43 mm Lens Caps
- Fotodiox Inner pinch Lens Cap, 43mm 1.50 USD
- 43mm Snap Cap Lens Cap 1.69 USD
- Mennon DV-s 43 Screw Mount 43mm Digital Video Camcorder Lens Hood with Cap, Black 3.95 USD
- Mennon White balance lens cap 43mm 4.48 USD
- Adorama 43mm Plastic Snap-On Lens Cap 4.49 USD
- Adorama 43.5mm Plastic Snap-On Lens Cap 4.49 USD
- Professional 43mm Digital Video Hard Lens Hood With Cap For Panasonic TM300 TM20 HS300 HS250 Canon HV10 HV20 HV30 HV40 Camcorders 7.95 USD
- The Camera Hunter 43mm snap on plastic lens cap 7.99 USD
- Hakuba USA Inc KA-LC43 43mm LENS CAP 7.99 USD
- Deluxe 43mm Lens Cap Center Pinch String Leash Holder Strap 8.95 USD