70-300 ZD lens

[kkenji]

just wanna know,

is there a tripod mount for the 70-300mm ZD , just like the one say the 50-200mm SWD has ???

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by kkenji just wanna know, is there a tripod mount for the 70-300mm ZD , just like the one say the 50-200mm SWD has ???

See here: http://www.four-thirds.org/en/products/telephoto.html
Answer: No cos it is not in the picture

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by kkenji just wanna know, is there a tripod mount for the 70-300mm ZD , just like the one say the 50-200mm SWD has ???

No there isnt, current ZD lens with Tripod mount is 50-200mm with or without SWD, 150mm F2, 35-100 F2, 90-250 F2.8 and 300mm F2.8

[Kirika]

No there isn't, but if it's any comfort, the lens is likely light enough that a tripod mount is largely unnecessary anyway.

[kkenji]

i see..

am considering to get this lens or the 50-200SWD for its focusing speed

thanks for the response guys !!

[aryanto]

50-200 mm combo with EC-14 = 70-280mm.
it is similar to 70-300, except the combo is more expensive but more versatile (as in if you dont need the reach but you need the speed, it can give you that - esp indoor). 70-300 may be difficult indoor.

[Mikefellh]

The 70-300 is at least 300g (3/4lb) lighter than either of the 50-200mm lenses.

[viewwing]

if you take more of indoor shots... likely you'll find the 70-300mm pretty useless...

But outdoors... that is really a lens you'll grow to love the bokeh and reach of the lens is something thats i would really call value for money... and it even has macro cap... which enables u to take pretty sharp pictures of small ants and such...

Stop it down to F8 and you'll have a really fine picture at SGD 500+... can't ask for a better lens

[kkenji]

Originally Posted by viewwing if you take more of indoor shots... likely you'll find the 70-300mm pretty useless... But outdoors... that is really a lens you'll grow to love the bokeh and reach of the lens is something thats i would really call value for money... and it even has macro cap... which enables u to take pretty sharp pictures of small ants and such... Stop it down to F8 and you'll have a really fine picture at SGD 500+... can't ask for a better lens

I see..yes i do more indoor compared to outdoor..

currently my main shoots are just for my sec school only..they are kinda short on photographers so im kinda like their backup.

and currently im using my kits lens back from my e-300 so a 3.5 is kinda hard for me.

but yes i do go outdoors to shoot too.

what do you guys think about the 50-200 for alil macro ? say something similar to the 70-300 as mentioned above ?

[harper]

the 70-300 is a very good lens if you do outdoors,



with the provision of good lighting. but at that price, what more to ask for.

Add to the lightweight of the lens, its rather portable too.

[kkenji]

hmm yes true,

thanks for sharing the photo =)

i will consider this lens for my outdoor usage =)

looks like i got to start saving again =)

[K3N]

Nice shot!

[viewwing]

Originally Posted by kkenji what do you guys think about the 50-200 for alil macro ? say something similar to the 70-300 as mentioned above ?

afraid not bro... not a macro lens..

[aryanto]

This is too much already, first want long zoom then want cheap, but want fast lense so can use indoor and then ask for macro.
If there is such lense, one thing for sure, it will not be cheap.

That is like want a gf, must live next door, must be pretty, must be hourglass figure, must have sizable boobs, know how to cook ...
If there is such girl for sure she wont be cheap. LOL

50-200 is roughly 1.5K and it is not macro. it is fast enough to be used indoor. Of course you dont expect to use this with ISO 100, and you need to turn on IS by the way.

[spidey89]

maybe he doesn't know what he want,having an all in one lens can also kill sales,like,let's say having a 14-300mm fast lens with macro capabilites,it will kill off all other lens,and it will be freaking heavy as well,gotta prioritize what you want and or what you need first,since you already have a flash,probably invest in a 50-200 or 70-300 first

[kkenji]

Originally Posted by aryanto This is too much already, first want long zoom then want cheap, but want fast lense so can use indoor and then ask for macro. If there is such lense, one thing for sure, it will not be cheap. That is like want a gf, must live next door, must be pretty, must be hourglass figure, must have sizable boobs, know how to cook ... If there is such girl for sure she wont be cheap. LOL 50-200 is roughly 1.5K and it is not macro. it is fast enough to be used indoor. Of course you dont expect to use this with ISO 100, and you need to turn on IS by the way.

hehehs 1st , i already have a gf and no she is not living next door yes she is pretty not really a hourglass figure yes sizable boobs and yes know how to cook and yes, cheap maintainence =)

shes complaining about me now expensive to maintain..buying a lens that cost 1.5k !

hahas but appreciate the help bro..i think i have pretty much decided on the 50-200mm!!

[koolklamz]

Continue on this subject... ...

1. Has anyone try using the 70-300 shoooting wild birds in Singapore (e.g.: at Botanical Gardens, Parks, Sg Buloh). I am comtemplating of getting this lens for reasons being cheap and light as compared Canon 400mm f5.6 or Nikon/Canon 100-400mm to cover almost the same range. I owe neither system yet.

2. How is the AF at low light conditions (e.g.: forested areas)?

Many thanks.

[spidey89]

i've used it to shoot birds,quite hard because of slow focusing,but good in bright daylight with sharp pictures,in low light conditions,it just drives one nuts

[koolklamz]

Thanks spidey89 for the reply. Looks like there is no such things as Cheap and Good! Ha!

[spidey89]

actually,the way i see it,for the quality we're paying,it's actually quite cheap already