Lens Reviews - Olympus ED 300mm F2.8 (Built to Order)

Overview

Outstanding F2.8 large-aperture super-telephoto lens. It is equivalent to 600 mm on a 35mm camera. You can accurately get the expression into a distant subject we would normally miss altogether, and feel the distinct super-telephoto effect. This overwhelming super-telephoto lens invites you to another image world. Perfect lens for wildlife and field sports photography.
Luxurious three ED lenses are used to provide the highest image quality with optimal Resolution and Contrast.

** Drop in PL filter, ND4, ND8 and Clear filter included.

Focal length : 300mm


	2.4	3.0	5.0	inf.
2.8	2.345~2.349	2.996~3.004	4.988~5.012	1845.161~inf.
4	2.344~2.350	2.995~3.005	4.984~5.016	1314.930~inf.
5.6	2.343~2.351	2.993~3.007	4.977~5.023	929.991~inf.
8	2.341~2.353	2.990~3.010	4.968~5.032	657.797~inf.
11	2.339~2.355	2.986~3.015	4.955~5.046	465.326~inf.
16	2.336~2.358	2.980~3.021	4.937~5.065	329.228~inf.
22	2.331~2.363	2.972~3.029	4.911~5.093	232.992~inf.

Circle of least confusion 1/60mm


	Depth of Field

Focal Length	300mm ( 35mm equivalent focal length 600mm )
Lens construction	13 Elements in 11 Groups, including 3 ED Lens Elements and 1 Filter Holder
Angle of view	4.2 Degree
Closest Focusing Distance	7.9 feet/2.4m
Maximum Image magnification	0.15x (35mm equivalent Maximum Image Magnification 0.30x)
Minimum Field Size	115.3 x 86.7mm
Number of Blades	9
Maximum Aperture	f 2.8
Minimum Aperture	f 22
Filter Size	Exclusive Drop in Filter diameter 43 ( including )
Dimension	Diameter 127 x 285mm
Weight	3290g with Tripod Adapter
Tele Converter EC-14	Yes
Extension Tube EX-25	Extended Maximum Image Magnification; 0.25x Minimum Field Size 69.2 x 52.0mm
Lens Hood	LH-120
Lens Cap	LC-140 (140mm)
Lens Case	LSH-1738

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal Length (mm): 300
Max Focal Length (mm): 300
Number of Elements: 13
Element Groups: 11
Max Aperture: 2.8
Minimum Aperture: 22
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Closest Focus Distance (m): 2.4
Maximum Magnification: 0.15
Filter Type: Drop In
Filter Diameter (mm): 43
Diameter at widest (mm): 127
Lens Length (mm): 285
Weight (g): 3290

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ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F2.8(Built to Order)

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Average user rating from: 3 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		4.7
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.7
Value for Money		5.0

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Excellent lens that I rented, Monday, 31 May 2010


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I photographed the NCAA Lacrosse semifinals this weekend and had rented this lens to use with a borrowed 1.4x converter.
I own the 35-100mm lens and think that is the standard that all oly glass should be measured to.
I have used the 90-250mm f2.8 lens and was not impressed.

However, this lens is simply amazing. If I had the cash today I would buy this lens tomorrow. It is that good.
Autofocus was spot on. Much faster than the 90-250mm.
For giggles, while on the sidelines of the stadium I was able to photograph a worker in the lights above the stadium.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Scary good lens, Monday, 14 May 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

I take a lot of high school soccer photos. Light is bad and the action fast. I think this lens is perfect. It is heavy and powerful. It gets the job done. There is almost no distortion and the it puts me on the field with action. It is not easy to use, a tripod is necessary, although if you have good upper body strength a monopod works. Nothing is like it.

Excellent Four Thirds Super Telephoto, Friday, 09 December 2005


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I spend a lot of time photographing birds. They don't cooperate. You need a lot of lens and a lot of light to get a decent shot. This lens is simply terrific at both. The colors are excellent, the pictures are crisp across the entire image and there is no Chromatic aberration anywhere.

The four thirds system provides very quick auto focus, crisp and responsive manual focus and relatively light weight. I say "relatively" because this is a big lens. You'll need a tripod or monopod to use it in all but the brightest conditions.

The lens is amazingly sturdy in the field. It was undamaged by a fall that cracked two of my ribs. It works consistently and reliably in very hot (90 degrees plus) and extremely cold (-45 F) conditions. I've carried it outdoors all day at temperatures below zero and never had a problem.

Highly recommended.