The Long Lens Shootout

When I decided not to purchase the OM System 150-600mm f5-6.3 lens, it was for several reasons: High price Relatively big and heavy compared to my current gear Existing lenses that would be underutilized To even more justify my decision, I tested my lenses for field of view (FOV) with and without teleconverters (1.4x and …

Comparing the Lumix Leica 100-400mm f4-6.3 vs Olympus 100-400mm f5-6.3

Occasionally, a rare opportunity presents itself – one you may have previously hesitated to take advantage of. However, when the price becomes truly irresistible, and there are compelling reasons to own two nearly identical lenses, you might find yourself tempted to make the purchase. Such was the situation I encountered. I already owned the Lumix …

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO after three months.

Three months have passed since I purchased the Olympus 300mm f4 Pro lens, and these are my findings so far. There's a lot said and written about this lens, claiming it to be the best and sharpest lens Olympus has ever made. So, my expectations were very high. Well, it is certainly sharp, but it's …

Why I Shoot with Olympus Cameras ?

Having originated from the era of 35mm film cameras in the late 60s and early 70s, my photography journey predominantly revolved around SLR-type cameras. Being a big fan of Pentax cameras, I even featured the famous phrase borrowed from George Clooney on my old website: Pentax, "what else ?" At that time, I was unaware …

Olympus HLD-9 Power Battery Grip for E-M1 Mark II & Mark III Camera

If you had asked me in the past about using a battery grip, my answer would have been a resounding "never." Reflecting on those times, I recall my Pentax K-3, which was both bulkier and heavier than the Olympus E-M1 MKII & III. Weighing in at 800 grams, it offered 560 shots per battery. Similarly, …

About Olympus Articles and Guidelines in general

Recently I started a new project, namely Blueprint, it's among other, finding alternative accessories for Olympus cameras and lenses,but also research into the best possible camera settings such as the article E-M1 Mark II Bird and Wildlife Settings.There have been some private comments on it, and instead of answering them separately I'll do so here …

Olympus E-M1 Mark II & III and all about SD Cards

My Olympus E-M1 Mark III and which SD Cards,that was what came to my mind when I received my new Olympus 300mm f4 Pro.What does that lens have to do with the SD cards in my camera?well, the first time I noticed that my current SD cards weren't fast enough was at a flight meeting …

Olympus 300mm f4 Pro – Sharpness and Hoya Filters

Shortly after I received my new lens I went outside to take some test shots in our garden.Well, the weather wasn't great - dark and gray and maybe even a little foggy,but I still expected to see razor-sharp photos,however, that was not the case. This was definitely not good. Was it due to the atmospheric …