oly-zooko@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>When using the Zuiko 300mm Lens on an E-series camera w/ the adapter - does it
>in fact
>become a 600mm?
>
Well, no, it's still 300mm focal length. However, if you enlarge images
from it used on a 4/3 system camerat to the same size as images from it
used on a 35mm camera, they will appear to be magnified by 2x. Another
way of putting it would be that the angle of view on an E-series is
roughly half (considering the different aspect ratios) that of it on an OM.
Had you asked "does it in fact become the equivalent of a 600 mm lens on
an E-series?", I would have been able to simply answer "Yes".
>Isnt that overkill when taking wildlife shots
>
Not in the least. Depends on the wildlife, of course, how big it is and
how far away it is. Wildlife photogs often use longer effective fls than
that.
>or photos at a zoo?
>
Dunno. I haven't done that in many years. However, for a tele hound like
me, I'm sure it would be useful. It's all a matter of what you like to
shoot. I use a 300 mm max zoom on my 1.6x factor 300D, which is 480mm
eq., and not infrequently want something longer.
>What would you suggest for something equivalent to 300mm (when used on an OM)
>for an E-series with the adapter?
>
>
The only exact eq. would be the 75-150 zoom at its long end. A 135,
either f3.5 or f2.8 would be close, at 270mm eq., and they are
relatively small and light. The 180/2.8 would also be close, at 360mm
eq. If I didn't want to be carrying the 300/4.5 around, I'd be carrying
a 200mm.
I think you need the DZ 50-200. :-)
Moose
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