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panasonic MFT 100-300...
#1
Looking for a decent review of this MFT lens...

Any users here?

Will this be able to equal canon 70-200 plus TC on a crop body?

Quality wise...

regards,

nandadevieast
#2
[quote name='nandadevieast' timestamp='1316360701' post='11638']

Looking for a decent review of this MFT lens...

Any users here?

Will this be able to equal canon 70-200 plus TC on a crop body?

Quality wise...

regards,

nandadevieast

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Hmmm? The 100-300mm f4-5.6 is not all that comparable... It has a longer reach than the standard 70-200mm f4, and 2/3rds to 1 1/3 of a stop slower. With an 1.4x TC on the 70-200mm f4 you still do not have the same tele reach, but at least the apertures are comparable. A 2x TC will lose you AF with the 70-200mm f4.
#3
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1316364385' post='11641']

Hmmm? The 100-300mm f4-5.6 is not all that comparable... It has a longer reach than the standard 70-200mm f4, and 2/3rds to 1 1/3 of a stop slower. With an 1.4x TC on the 70-200mm f4 you still do not have the same tele reach, but at least the apertures are comparable. A 2x TC will lose you AF with the 70-200mm f4.

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70-200 on a crop camera with a 1.4 TC will be 400mm or so, which should be enough for me. I will not use this for birds or wildlife, but for looking at new creative possibilities in general use, esp, landscape.



I have a 100-300 with me for some time, but i don't own it. I know its a decent lens, but was wondering about the 70-200 being better than this....



I have not been able to master this lens <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' /> Too long...
#4
[quote name='nandadevieast' timestamp='1316360701' post='11638']Any users here?[/quote]



I have have no "hard" data (resolution figures) but subjectively rate it as a pretty good but not stellar performer. Built quality is (just) about acceptable, that´s the drawback of its modest weight. One has to take care at 600 mm due to handshake and the shallow DOF. Shooting at 600 mm without tri-/monopod really can be a bit of a challenge and requires a good technique. AF is surprisingly fast but not 100% accurate with a GF1 (misses in part due to the shallow DOF?). At 600 mm clearly sharpest around f/7.1-f/8. Owners typically say its (much) better at 600 mm than the Pana 45-200 at 400 mm (I don´t have the 45-200...). Others rate it optically about equal to the Oly 75-300 but the Oly is better built. Virtually no CAs at any focal length (software correction by Panasonic/Adobe?). Sebastians review is long overdue... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':mellow:' />
#5
[quote name='nandadevieast' timestamp='1316406073' post='11647']I will not use this for birds or wildlife, but for looking at new creative possibilities in general use, esp, landscape.[/quote]



I overlooked this remark concerning your intended use of this lens. I tend to think that a good 70-300 mm lens on an APS-C body would serve you better. The 200-600 mm zoom range of the Pana is rather extreme for general use and landscapes. If the weight of the APS-C stuff bothers you the new Pana 45-175 mm lens could be an interesting option if it´s optically better than the Oly 40-150 or the Pana 45-200.
#6
I am getting a EF 135 F2. It will become 200mm on my crop camera.

I will return the 100-300 then.

Photozone is testing 100-300...maybe they can tell me the headline... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='<_<' />
#7
when is the photozone test of this lens coming?
#8
Hi,

Has someone compared the Nikon 70-300 VR with Panasonic 100-300....which optics is better? Panny on G1 and Nikon on D5100?

Background: i should have one tele and since i own both the platforms, i can chose which one...

Does high pixel density of MFT help in resolving more detail for tele shots?

regards,
#9
The olympus 50-200 would also be an option as it is a bit brighter and has very high resolution.



[quote name='nandadevieast' timestamp='1316360701' post='11638']

Looking for a decent review of this MFT lens...

Any users here?

Will this be able to equal canon 70-200 plus TC on a crop body?

Quality wise...

regards,

nandadevieast

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#10
[quote name='you2' timestamp='1329053400' post='15813']The olympus 50-200 would also be an option as it is a bit brighter and has very high resolution.[/quote]



No AF with the 50-200 on MFT cams. Back to the original question by "nandadevieast" - the Pana 100-300 is indeed a good but tricky lens (the latest firmware update is said to improve the OIS significantly though) - if a focal length of 600mm is needed, go for it.
  


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