Olympus E-300 with ZD 11-22mm - mini review

[kktan]

Hi all,

Starting this new mini review thread because one of the previous thread with ZD 11-22mm lens discussion was deleted by the thread starter.

All pictures taken with E-300, ZD 11-22mm lens.

Workflow: RAW, Oly Studio - High Function only (no other adjustment), Save - HQ jpeg, PS - Resize, Save for Web...

O.K. guys, lets talk about this ZD 11-22mm.



@22mm, F11, 1/80 sec, +0.7EV, WB 5300k, ISO 100, Spot Metering.





@19mm, F11, 1/80 sec, 0.0EV, WB 5300k, ISO 100, Spot Metering.





@22mm, F6.3, 1/250 sec, +0.7EV, WB 5300k, ISO 100, Spot Metering

[kktan]

Continue......

@11mm, F11, 1/500 sec, -0.7EV, WB 5300k, ISO 100, Spot Metering.





@11mm, F5.6, 1/320 sec, +0.3EV, WB 5300k, ISO 100, Spot Metering.





@22mm, F11, 1/13 sec, +0.3EV, WB 5300k, ISO 100, Center Weighted Metering.

[bariq]

ur side of the sky so blue, mine so grey hehe. 3rd one

[nightpiper]

hello kktan, thx for the mini review.

wud u mind if i request u to post 100% crop of the 1st pic? just the brown roof will do. i want to see how sharp is the lens.

TIA.

i must say the colour of the lens is simply amazing!! distortion is really low & the tonal gradation is simply excellent!!

can't wait for the E500 to launch & see how much diff is it from the E300.

i like the last pic of the golden hr. now u know why this is call the golden hr. while u guys r drooling at them, check out the flare too.

[kktan]

Originally Posted by nightpiper wud u mind if i request u to post 100% crop of the 1st pic? just the brown roof will do. i want to see how sharp is the lens. TIA.

Hi nightpiper,

Sure, anything for the "PRO" drooler........ When you me go tea session again???

100% Crop (800 x 600), no pp, just Save for Web in PS.

[puny]

eh..do you require special previleges in order to insert pictures? I can't seem to find the browse button.

[CHiPs]

Hello ...! kktan.
Do you have any photo shot with ISO 200 from 11-22mm.

Thank you .

CHiPs

[nightpiper]

Originally Posted by kktan Hi nightpiper, Sure, anything for the "PRO" drooler........ When you me go tea session again??? 100% Crop (800 x 600), no pp, just Save for Web in PS.

thx kktan!! u the man!!

the 11-22mm exhibits great detail & sharpness!! OMG!! comparatively the warehse is quite small over the distance & still can see pretty good texture.

time for me to hide one corner & DDDRRROOOOLLLL.....

[ykkok]

Seems like most Oly users have this piece of glass....drolling...

Thanks for sharing, they're nice!

[kktan]

Originally Posted by CHiPs Hello ...! kktan. Do you have any photo shot with ISO 200 from 11-22mm. Thank you . CHiPs

Hi CHiPs,

Sorry i do not have any shot with ISO 200 from the 11-22mm. But i do have one with ISO 400, hope it's o.k.

@ 11mm, F5.6, 0.0EV, WB Auto, Sharpness +1, Spot Metering, ISO 400.






100% Crop

[kktan]

Originally Posted by puny eh..do you require special previleges in order to insert pictures? I can't seem to find the browse button.

Hi puny,

You don't need special previleges to post pictures BUT you need a place to host them. What "browse" button are you trying to find?

[nightpiper]

Originally Posted by ykkok Seems like most Oly users have this piece of glass....drolling... Thanks for sharing, they're nice!

well ykkok, by looking at the quality of this glass, its no wonder its the next in line for the most droolled lens in the Oly ZD line up.

i remember last time there was a discussion or speculation about this lens being w/o ED element is not going to be fantastic. now that i see it with my own eyes, i dun think a lens this optically superior needs any ED element. i guess it boils down to the design & precision process of manufacturing.

DDDRRRROOOLLL LAH!!!

[CHiPs]

kktan .....thank you

CHiPs

[puny]

Originally Posted by kktan Hi puny, You don't need special previleges to post pictures BUT you need a place to host them. What "browse" button are you trying to find?

thx for responding kktan, I want to do like what you did. Paste the image directly on the page. I read in the FAQ that there's a browse button to select the file I wanted to attach but couldn't find it. What do you mean "a place to host them"? The image you pasted does not have a link to another place right?

[chancy]

Hello Puny,

We've met during the last expedition, welcome to the Olympus forum !

What kktan meant is to upload your picts (JPEG format) for a web hosting provider, eg. pacific internet or others eg. pbase or online photo hosting sites which allowing URL linking.

Then back at Clubsnap, create a thread in any relevant forum. There's this "insert image" button (has this mountain with a sun) in the thread compose screen which allows you to enter the link to the picture from the photo hosting site and the name the link is assocated with.

When the thread is submitted, the picture referred in your link will be loaded & displayed inline with your message post.

Alternatively, you can use Clubsnap gallery to host your picts. They do limit the size of each picture (at least since the last time I've used it), so the higher resolution ones may not be accepted.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Chee Yean

[puny]

Originally Posted by chancy Hello Puny, We've met during the last expedition, welcome to the Olympus forum ! What kktan meant is to upload your picts (JPEG format) for a web hosting provider, eg. pacific internet or others eg. pbase or online photo hosting sites which allowing URL linking. Then back at Clubsnap, create a thread in any relevant forum. There's this "insert image" button (has this mountain with a sun) in the thread compose screen which allows you to enter the link to the picture from the photo hosting site and the name the link is assocated with. When the thread is submitted, the picture referred in your link will be loaded & displayed inline with your message post. Alternatively, you can use Clubsnap gallery to host your picts. They do limit the size of each picture (at least since the last time I've used it), so the higher resolution ones may not be accepted. Hope this helps. Cheers, Chee Yean

Thx chancy. you've been a great help. I've been figuring how to paste the picture ever since I came to this forum but didn't bother to ask until I couldn't resist to share my pictures. Here's one I took at the expedition in Botanic Garden. Also took with the ZD 11-22mm

[Benng]

Originally Posted by chancy Hello Puny, We've met during the last expedition, welcome to the Olympus forum ! What kktan meant is to upload your picts (JPEG format) for a web hosting provider, eg. pacific internet or others eg. pbase or online photo hosting sites which allowing URL linking. Then back at Clubsnap, create a thread in any relevant forum. There's this "insert image" button (has this mountain with a sun) in the thread compose screen which allows you to enter the link to the picture from the photo hosting site and the name the link is assocated with. When the thread is submitted, the picture referred in your link will be loaded & displayed inline with your message post. Alternatively, you can use Clubsnap gallery to host your picts. They do limit the size of each picture (at least since the last time I've used it), so the higher resolution ones may not be accepted. Hope this helps. Cheers, Chee Yean

Hi Chancy

I believe i met you in the recent olympus expedition in Botanica Gardens (1 Oct 05). Thank you for all the tips. I am very new in DSLR.

I love the E-300, it is a fine camera indeed.

I am thinking of adding 1 more lens, currently have the dual kit lens (14-45mm and 50-150mm). Which is a good lens to have?

What about external flash for indoor shots, is it really necessary? FL36 or FL50?

Cheers
Benjamin

[chancy]

Hello Benjamin,

Apologies for this delayed reply, I'm battling with a toothache & catching up with some Oly mates :-)

Really glad to hear you're happy with your camera. Next lens on your buy map? Hard to say really, Olympus has excellent lenses in the E-System, all offer excellent image quality in its price range. Since each serves a particular aspect of photography eg macro, walk around, architecture, you will need to understand your subject of interest & invest the relevant lens.

If you're new to photography, take your time to understand the peculiarities of your camera & lens setup. As mentioned, the optical quality in Olympus' kit lens will give you great mileage, (their higher range lenses raises the ante further). Shoot a variety of subjects & decide which captivates you. Eg. if it's architecture, you may find the angle of coverage insufficient, then you will pose a question as to whether the 11-22 or the 7-14 is apt for your use. Requirement drives lens purchase.

Stick with what you have & push these to their limits, if you run into problems, many here will be ready to offer their insights, you will find many more professional & skilled (& certainly humourous) photographers than me on this forum ready to help you part your money with conviction :-)

Flash questions, the search facility on Clubsnap will provide various insights to both flashes. In summary, for a softer, more dimensional look for indoor subjects an external flash is necessary. If you find yourself shooting in smaller rooms & lower ceilings & the pace of shooting (intervals between use of flash) is slow, then the FL36 is ideal. Otherwise, consider the considerably more expensive FL50. The bigger flash does everything better than the smaller brethren but it packs using more space & is less ideal for travel.

Do note that existing Olympus flashes do not offer wireless facility nor do existing bodies provide that.

Best Regards,

[Benng]

Originally Posted by chancy Hello Benjamin, Apologies for this delayed reply, I'm battling with a toothache & catching up with some Oly mates :-) Really glad to hear you're happy with your camera. Next lens on your buy map? Hard to say really, Olympus has excellent lenses in the E-System, all offer excellent image quality in its price range. Since each serves a particular aspect of photography eg macro, walk around, architecture, you will need to understand your subject of interest & invest the relevant lens. If you're new to photography, take your time to understand the peculiarities of your camera & lens setup. As mentioned, the optical quality in Olympus' kit lens will give you great mileage, (their higher range lenses raises the ante further). Shoot a variety of subjects & decide which captivates you. Eg. if it's architecture, you may find the angle of coverage insufficient, then you will pose a question as to whether the 11-22 or the 7-14 is apt for your use. Requirement drives lens purchase. Stick with what you have & push these to their limits, if you run into problems, many here will be ready to offer their insights, you will find many more professional & skilled (& certainly humourous) photographers than me on this forum ready to help you part your money with conviction :-) Flash questions, the search facility on Clubsnap will provide various insights to both flashes. In summary, for a softer, more dimensional look for indoor subjects an external flash is necessary. If you find yourself shooting in smaller rooms & lower ceilings & the pace of shooting (intervals between use of flash) is slow, then the FL36 is ideal. Otherwise, consider the considerably more expensive FL50. The bigger flash does everything better than the smaller brethren but it packs using more space & is less ideal for travel. Do note that existing Olympus flashes do not offer wireless facility nor do existing bodies provide that. Best Regards,

Thanks for the advice Chancy. Will use the search feature.

[marlboro_guy]

Workflow:
- RAW
- Oly Studio - High Function only (no other adjustment), Save - HQ jpeg,
- Convert to B/W using LAB Mode in PS (Pls note, no other adjustment)
- Borders added to make it presentable....
- Oly Studio for resize...
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