CES 2016 announcement.
Specs
More info - http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/lenses/pen-omd/m-zuiko-ed-300mm-f4-0-is-pro.html?ref=CJ
Super Telephoto Power in a Rugged, Compact, Lightweight Package
Super telephoto lenses are right at home in harsh environments. The M.Zuiko 300mm f4.0 IS PRO lens keeps dust and moisture at bay with an astonishing 11 separate hermetic seals so you don't have to worry about the weather when you're tracking an elusive osprey or photographing a rainy soccer match. It's nimble, maneuverable and easy to carry.
The Highest Resolution in Olympus History
The M.Zuiko 300mm f4.0 IS PRO's cutting edge internal lens architecture virtually eliminates peripheral chromatic abberation and color bleed while ghosts and flares are minimized by nano-technology lens coating, delivering the highest resolution in Olympus' storied history of innovation in optical glass.
Sync IS
The in-lens stabilization works in perfect harmony with the 5-Axis Image stabilization of OM-D cameras to deliver 6 shutter steps of performance, ensuring crisp, clear telephoto images, even off tripod. Explore unique angles like low to the ground macros and overhead nature shots
Fast, High-Precision Autofocus
Smooth coordination between a camera's autofocus and image stabilization is especially important when shooting with long focal lengths. The powerful 5-Axis Sync IS ensures harmonious operation between the in-body and in-lens stabilization units for focusing times of under 400 milliseconds.
Impressive Construction
Three difficult-to-fabricate Super ED lenses, 1 Extra-High Refractive Index lens and 3 High Refractive Index lenses are lavishly combined to produce excellent resolution and a compact size. Advanced design techniques and manufacturing technologies result in these high-precision, large diameter fine-polished lens elements that offer excellent image quality.
Close Up Performance
With a minimum focusing distance of 1.4m (4.5ft) and a maximum magnification of 0.48x (35mm equivalent), this super telephoto lens is equally adept in close quarters, delivering stunning, high magnification macros.
Focus Limiter
A focus limiter button is adorned on the side of the lens allowing you to chose from three preset focus positions: 1.4-4m, 4m - infinity, or the total range of 1.4m - infinity.
Lens Coating
Bright light sources like the sun can reflect and bounce off the many lens elements found in a complex lens. Olympus developed ZERO coating and Z coating Nano to suppress the ghosts and flares caused by reflected light, ensuring bright, artifact-free images withs superb color contrast.
Extreme Portability
Weighing in at a mere 27lbs (1,270g), the M.Zuiko 300mm f4.0 IS PRO is a fraction of the size of comparable 600mm DSLR lenses. It's so small and light that it can easily fit in your carry on luggage or hiking backpack.
Lens Function Button
A dedicated Lens Function button on the lens barrel can be programmed to any of 27 different functions such as Focus Lock, Test Picture and Preview, allowing for quick changes on the fly without diving into the camera menus.
Silent Telephoto Shooting
In combination with the completely silent OM-D electronic shutter, super telephoto images can be taken in areas that can not tolerate camera noises like a concert performance.
1.4x Teleconverter MC-14
Enhance the versatility of the M.Zuiko 300mm f4.0 IS PRO lens with the addition of the 1.4x teleconverter for an impressive maximum focal length of 840mm (35mm equivalent). Weather sealing is maintained with the teleconverter.
EU deal for 2.113 EUR
M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO (Reconditioned), $2125
http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/outlet/m-zuiko-ed-300mm-f4-0-is-pro-reconditioned.html
M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO for $2125
Review
Center and edge sharpness are very high throughout most of the aperture range, although the performance wide-open at f/4 is good rather than excellent and it drops off a little at f/16 due to diffraction.
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/olympus_m_zuiko_digital_ed_300mm_f_4_is_pro_review/
Overview with samples
The results are splendid in practically all categories apart from flares and in some of them (e.g. vignetting and chromatic aberration) they are simply sensational.
Average citizen thinking about watching morning news
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