I ♥ Olympus

[NatureTTL]

Naturally, it brings Nature closer to you.

Look at nothing else...


...and have confident.


Was shooting this Common Tree Frog at ground level, handheld setup (with live view turn-on of cause), and this froggie suddenly jump in front and landed on my lens


Just to share..

Cheers..
NatureTTL

[tony1960]

That is amazing. What camera did you use to shoot the frog?
I love your setup nice camera gear.
I use the E410 and I must say I too love Olympus.

[Benares]

Most wacky thread I've ever seen for a while
I'm amazed at what the little guy can do with such precision to land on your setup. for your incredible experience

[NatureTTL]

Originally Posted by tony1960 That is amazing. What camera did you use to shoot the frog? I love your setup nice camera gear. I use the E410 and I must say I too love Olympus.

Thanks.
Pic #1 was taken by my friend with his camera.
Pic #2 was taken by me with my Samsung Omnia.
Pic #3 was taken with my setup as in Pic#2 (E3 + Sigma 150mm macro).

Cheers..

[NatureTTL]

Originally Posted by Benares Most wacky thread I've ever seen for a while I'm amazed at what the little guy can do with such precision to land on your setup. for your incredible experience

Haha.. it was really fun..

[Benares]

Originally Posted by NatureTTL Naturally, it brings Nature closer to you. Look at nothing else... . . . Cheers.. NatureTTL

Aiyah! The frog actually got myopia (short-sightedness)! So it hopped up to see what equipment you were using.

Little "Discover(ed) your wonder" - Olympus

Teeheehee

[drewdam]

Hi Nature TTL ....that's the nice catch!!! haha

long time no see, how is your thaipusam shoot??

[aryanto]

LOL this is very cute

[Hitman]

Woah, 150mm macro

NatureTTL - How do you find the lens? In terms of handling, build quality, image quality and 'general usefulness'. Thanks.

[NatureTTL]

Originally Posted by drewdam Hi Nature TTL ....that's the nice catch!!! haha long time no see, how is your thaipusam shoot??

Not too bad, good event shooting experience, more things too shoot inside the temple.

[NatureTTL]

Originally Posted by Hitman Woah, 150mm macro NatureTTL - How do you find the lens? In terms of handling, build quality, image quality and 'general usefulness'. Thanks.

So far I'm happy with this lens. A "big" jump for me from the ZD50/2 macro, the working distance is acceptable and now this is a true macro lens (1:1 lifesize mag.) At almost 1kg, handholding this lens is a little challenging, especially with the setup I have. Most of my shots was done on tripod and the lens tripod collar is a god send for me, I can freely rotate the lens to compose my frame without the need to tilt my whole setup and shift my tripod. Nevertheless, sometimes I also shoot handheld if need too.

The built quality is good (optically) I think, since I'm satisfied with the images I took. Sharpness is still ok when used together with EC1.4. But not externally, the lens coating tends to peel off after sometimes. Notice I have some gaffer tapes on my lens! That's is to cover and protect the coating from further peeling.

I mainly used this lens for macro works, manual focus, and nothing else. AF tends to hunt and too slow (typical characteristic for macro lens). For amateur birding, I preferred to use the ZD50-200mm. ZD300/2.8 mt dream lens .

I'm currently still using this lens actively and have been using it for more than 2 years.
Probably, I had not choice since then and also now as this is the longest macro lens available for 3/4rd (I wonder when will Zuiko come out with an equivalent FL or even longer macro lens )

Hope I've answered your question.

Cheers..
Allan

[Hitman]

Thanks Allan, you have more than answered my questions. It's a god summary of the lens, and I soughta have an idea of the lens..

Previously, I don't have much faith in Sigma's quality, so was waiting patiently for the 100mm macro from Olympus... but it has not appeared yet. But this 150mm has been getting positive reviews so far...

Let's see how long more Olympus is going to take to introduce the 100mm macro.


Have a good weekend
David

[bl4ckb4r0n]

Nice shoot, how funny the frog is interested in landing in E3

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by bl4ckb4r0n Nice shoot, how funny the frog is interested in landing in E3

The frog have taste... ha ha ha...

[StFubar]

I hearts Olympus too! I brought my new toy out last night and everyone was so shocked and immediately asked "Why Olympus??". I couldn't give a definate answer so I just smiled and said "I want to be different". So, I ask you guys, Why Olympus? Why not Canon? Or Nikon? Or should I start a new thread altogether?

[r0n1n]

The frog is checking out your gears:

"Frog: errr... someone's taking my photo let's see what he's using (jumped!)

whoa I could be a freelance frog model! pity i don't smile much"

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by StFubar I hearts Olympus too! I brought my new toy out last night and everyone was so shocked and immediately asked "Why Olympus??". I couldn't give a definate answer so I just smiled and said "I want to be different". So, I ask you guys, Why Olympus? Why not Canon? Or Nikon? Or should I start a new thread altogether?

Nikon too, Canon too, Mamiya too, Red Scarlett too, it all depends on what I am shooting... but in any case, keep this discussion for kopi session... I kinda ban brand talk in this section because it will lead to flaming from fanboys from the other brands... so please... this is equipment discussion section and not brand-fan section... I hope you can understand. I don't like to get busy with moderation work... this section is for us to talk about equipment related to photography and not a brand secret society... Olympus users are pretty much like that... we can use any brand... but there is something that we like about Four Thirds standard that is to the advantage... but let's keep this for the kopi sessions ok?

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

[StFubar]

Originally Posted by microcosm Nikon too, Canon too, Mamiya too, Red Scarlett too, it all depends on what I am shooting... but in any case, keep this discussion for kopi session... I kinda ban brand talk in this section because it will lead to flaming from fanboys from the other brands... so please... this is equipment discussion section and not brand-fan section... I hope you can understand. I don't like to get busy with moderation work... this section is for us to talk about equipment related to photography and not a brand secret society... Olympus users are pretty much like that... we can use any brand... but there is something that we like about Four Thirds standard that is to the advantage... but let's keep this for the kopi sessions ok? Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

sorry about that. It was just me thinking out loud. Apologies =(

[headfonz]

natureTTL, the frog seriously shortened the working distance of the 150

nice catch!

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by StFubar sorry about that. It was just me thinking out loud. Apologies =(

No worries.