> Mike Cormier wrote:
>
> > I'd like something in the 500mm range for wildlife shooting, and since
> > the only lens in that range is the zuiko mirror lens, I've been
> > thinking about it a bit. Has anyone got experience with it? Would I
> > be just as good off with the Tamron, Tokina, or vivtar versions of
> > this lens?
>
I say go with a 300/4.5 + 2xa. This yields a 600/9 which is easier to
focus than the 500/8 and much more versatile. Also the tripod mount is a
plus. Even though it is tempting to shoot free hand with the 500 or 300
I get much better results with a tripod. You can in a pinch shoot free
hand with either but the 500 is just too slow and dark for me. Plus at
f8 vs f4.5 you are shooting at a slower speed with the 500. I've even
gotten usable results adding the 1.4xa to the 300 and 2xa. The 500/8
only goes in the bag when weight is a concern like backpacking. Here's a
couple of photos to illustrate. (I've posted them before)
This one with the 300 + 2xa on a tripod:
http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/eagle3.JPG
This one hand holding the 300 at 1/2000-1/1000 range:
http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/At_work/orc3.jpg
Mike
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