OM System 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS First Test Results
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- In this video I will show the results of my first test out with the new OM System OM-1 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS. All Images are shot with the also new OM-1 MKii camera.
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I love it! I’ve had it for a couple months.
It’s a great wildlife lens. It’s fast focusing and has great range.
I’ve found another good way to carry it. I attached a Peak Design plate and anchor link on the lens foot, attached another anchor plate to one of the built in rings on the lens, and attached my peak design strap to them. That way the camera and lens lays horizontally across my body instead of pointing down like it would connected just to both of the built in rings. There is no danger of hurting either the camera or lens mounts.
I took the advice of UA-camr Thomas Eisl in his review and installed my battery grip. It gives my right hand more to hold on to and provides a counter balance when zooming in all the way by turning the lens barrel.
Having 2 settings for the lens tension when zooming is really nice. Sometimes I turn the lens barrel to zoom. Sometimes it’s easier to use a push pull method, especially for flying birds.
No, it’s not cheap and I wouldn’t call it small and light, but it’s worth every Penny.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences on this lens. People were sceptical when the lens was released, but I think by now, people understand that this is a very good lens. I think om system just gave what the users asked for an extremely long telephoto zoom.
Good idea to carry the lens horizontal. Might be something to look in to with all those heavier long lenses.
Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
I would love to have something like this for my moon photography. That reach is insane. I had to watch this on a bigger screen to see the results, that's great results. Very sharp and looks like the stabilization from the video clips looked decent even at that reach. I am not an OM-system user, but very detailed and informative video, enjoyed the shots.
I've seen some images with moon shots from another om system ambassador, and the results were insane. Might try something like that myself. I'm sure this system might benefit you because you do a lot of hiking and lightweight would be really nice. Gonna watch your video somewhere today. I have some catching up to do after my trip 😅
So many seem hung up on the idea that because this lens is based on a FF design that it may be bigger than a comparable native MFT lens. I think that is looking at this backward. Let's consider how it compares to a native 1,2000 FF lens like the Canon RF 1200 f8.0 IS. In the US it sells for $19,999.00 - yes, $20k!! - weighs 3,340g and is 537mm long - that's 1,275g heavier, 272.6mm longer (over twice!), 3/4 stop slower, and US $17,299.01 more expensive than this new OM System 150-600mm lens. OM System has just put a tool into the hands of tens of thousands of MFT photographers they would never ever be able to afford if they were shooting FF. You could buy an entire OM-1 system with body, this lens, and other lenses for the same or less money than this Canon lens alone.
Wow who could afford a lens like that... 20k is outrageous... but you are right there is definitely demand for this lens and I think its not expansive. I'm also convinced that if sigma released it themselves dor exactly the same money then everyone would have been excited. Thanks for your comment. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I believe you are right about the positive reception Sigma would have received in your example.
@@GuidoVanDeWater Further, the longest Nikon lens is 800mm for US $16,300 and the longest Fuji lens is a 150-600mm for US $1,600. I don't think MFT shooters know how good they have it. 🙂
You cannot compare this lens to the Canon 1200mm prime there would be no comparison in quality you would be better to compare it to the Canon 200/800mm on a R7 apsc giving 1280mm and a thousand dollars cheaper and few grams lighter.
@@isotechimages.9130 I can see part of your point, but this Canon lens a full f-stop slower at f9. Seriously? F9?? And we all know that faster lenses are sometimes exponentially more expensive.
The real point is that there are very, very few competitors in any format to this new MFT lens, and it give all MFT shooters - but especially Olympus/OM System - incredible reach. What's the problem? Would you be happier if this lens were not introduced? I just don't understand all the nit picking and complaining. Poor Panasonic and OM System. They are damned if they don't introduce new products and they are dammed if they do.
Anyone expecting a smaller lens in this 150mm to 600mm range needs to get themselves checked. Look at the 150-400mm f4.5, it's pretty much the same size and costs $7K. If the price for this lens is between $2500-$3000,it will be priced pretty much right, especially with today's inflation where governments are printing money like there is no tomorrow.
I shoot Nikon, and will continue to do so for some time, too costly to switch systems.
You all should be glad in today's crap economic situation many people and corporations find themselves in that Olympus still exists, just in a different name.
Stop complaining and enjoy what you have and just go out and take pictures.
If you guys think this new lens by OM Systems is big and heavy, try shooting a D850 or Z9 with the Sigma 500mm f4 sports, which I shoot ninety percent of the time hand held, and I am in my mid fifties.
I totaly agree with you on this one. Yes it is bigger and heavier then all other m43 lenses but you get a lot more reach and ome of the best stabilised lenses that I've used. It was just fun to use and that I what photography shoot be. The price is going to be 2699 euro so I think its marked compatiting. Thanks for watching and your honest comment apreciate it! Grt guido
Maybe check your attitude towards other people and learn some respect. It's a valid argument that, since it's a full frame design, this lens is unnecessarily big and heavy for a Mft system. You are fine with that? Good for you. Just don't expect others to just shut up.
@pawelbrzozowski3899 I don't know what's wrong with my attitude here? I said that I agreed with him and I apreciate his honest opinion... so what's wrong with that? I always say that everyone had the right to express his opinion I just don't share it on this one. Do I have to keep my mouth shut then because I don't share it on this one? I think I was very polite but shared my different opinion. But that has nothing to do with my attitude towards others comments.
@@GuidoVanDeWater I'm sorry, I wanted to respond to the original comment
What lens were you hoping for? There have been many small lenses recently...20f4, 8-25f4, 40-150f4, updated 8-18. It sounds like you must have already purchased all of those. They don't interest me so I didn't by them. Simple. Buy what you like. Don't buy what you don't. And let people enjoy what they like. @@pawelbrzozowski3899
I purchased the OM-1 with the 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 lens in May 2022 after seeing a demo. I have truly enjoyed this camera and lens combination and greatly preferred it over my Sony a7R I full frame that had matched with a Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens, which I sold. After watching your and other videos, I ordered the new OM 150-600 f/5.0-6.3 lens, which arrived earlier this week. I have been thinking about a 600mm lens (prime or zoom…?) for my OM-1 recently and decided the OM 150-600 was the right approach and price point for me. I’m excited about matching it up with the new OM-1 II body that I ordered today. I’m looking forward to giving the pair a good workout this year! 😊
Wow, it sounds like you have an awesome combination there! Are you going to keep the 100-400 also? I have had the privilege to loan the 150-400 Pro for a while and noticed that I almost never use the 100-400 anymore. It's special because I also have the 40-150 2.8, so I have the whole range covered. In about 10 minutes, I'm releasing a new video where I tested the om-1 mkii with the 150-400 Pro on bird and also in flight. I was amazed by the results. Next week, I'm doing the same thing, but then with the 150-600 lens. So you might want to check those out. I will also do some sort of comparison later, but I'm not sure when I'm releasing that, haha. But happy to see you like the videos that I make! Where are you from? Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater At this point, I plan on keeping the 100-400 in case I get tired of lugging the 150-600 around. I will probably sell the OM-1 body. I also have a 60mm f/2.8 macro and a 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3, so I think I have the entire range of possibilities covered. I saw your new video posted and look forward to watching it. Appreciate your testing and guidance!
Forgot to note: I’m located in Naples, FL.
Let's play a game.
1. Click on a video about the OM 150-600.
2. Open the comments.
3. Take a shot every time you see someone crying that this M43, sync IS, teleconverter-compatible lens is 'just the Sigma with a different badge'.
4. Great, now you have liver failure.
I've been watching the comments online today and I see a lot of those comments indeed. But I think it doesn't justify this lens. I was so surprised by the IS capability even on 600mm. It was just fun to use and that was a bit of a lack with the 100-400. When what was released everybody was negative about it not being sync-is. Now this is sync-is and its not good either. I guess they can never do it right for everyone and that doesn't have to. Ileveryoje has the right of his own opinion. If its not for you then it's not for you fair game. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I'm so sick of so many complainers on UA-cam going off about every new product never being good enough. People are totally unrealistic in their product expectations and only hurt the MFT format they claim to love.
I avtualy wonder what would have happend if sigma would have released the exact same product for the exact same price. But I share you're concern the trend these days is that everything has to become bigger and better. If this is not for you then stick to what you have. I'm fully satisfied with the gear that I own at the moment. I thibk I am going to buy the mark 2 but probably bot the lens. Not because I think it's a bad product ( because I think its a great product) but because its not for my kind of photography. Thanks for sharing your opinion in this comment I apreciate it. Grt guido
I watched this on a 4K television, and I must say that I would be very pleased with any of the images, even after their having undergone the UA-cam compression algorithm or whatever that magic is called and at 600mm. This lens delivers for those that want it.
Having seen it on your camera and in your hands however, I also realize that I will not be purchasing this lens, nor even the 100 to 400. For now I will settle for purchasing the 75 to 300. It may not have quite the reach, nor the IQ, but it better fits the reason that I have chosen micro 4/3 - with the exception of the lack of weather sealing.
Happy to see you lined the video and the images. And I totally get why you are choosing the 75-300 that is such a great lens if you considder its tiny size. There is no weather sealing indeed but if I look at my own photography and ask how many times i would have needed it then it comes down to 1 percent of my images I guess. Just be a met more careful with that 1 percent and you will be fine 😀 grt guido
Thanks for the review. This sense seems a good in-between the 100-400 and the no-holds-barred 150-400 (which is out of my tax bracket) in terms of IQ with bonus of unique and amazing reach without a tc. I could never afford this for a FF ($20K for Nikon equivalent and still would need and extra $4000....yes extra...for the body.). It's not for everyone, but it is a great choice to have.
I do agree with you. And yes its a reworked Sigma lens, but they did do some magic with that image stabilisation. It was such a joy to walk around with it. I see a lot of complaining about the price but you are right here. A lens with the same focal range for a ff is minimal 5 times as expansive. I'm happy to see you liked the review, and thanks for the comment. i appreciate it. Grt guido
Even at 2kg, I reckon this lens will be extremely popular. Yes the Sigma design will annoy a lot of people with the price hike but you can't get this specs anywhere else. OM system has modified it and put Sync IS at 6ev for the long end, if that's true and 1200 at 6 EV, that's even better than the 150-400 pro because with the built in teleconverter, I don't think it will have 6 EV anymore. It has better weather sealing than the Sigma and it works with the two MC teleconverter, you are not getting these features with the Sigma lens alone and you can to 1200mm with m43 instead of a crop in 900mm with either APSC bodies or full frame. OM system knows it and that's why it charge us the premium
I do agree with you, and I am convinced that om system did much more work on this lens than people say they did. It says on the lens ED glas like all other olympus / om system lenses. So I'm convinced they've put their own glass in the lens. And I have used all oylmpus lenses, and I was really surprised by the IS on this one it is just really good. And yes, it is heavy, but I had so much fun with it on that day that I tested it. I could take shots that were far out of reach normally. So I'm convinced that there is a marked for this lens. Anyways thanks for watching and you're comment I apreciate it! Grt guido
The updates on the AF were promised on the OM-1 but they deemed it appropriate to provide them on a new model and in my opinion this is not correct and will damage the image of the OM SYSTEM. Regarding the new objective (Sigma), like the previous 100-400, I believe it is the symptom of the irreversible decline of the brand which is no longer capable of designing specific MFT products. I forgot to specify that I use the OM-1 with its Pro lenses and so I'm sorry.
I agree that the system seems to get bigger and bigger. Witch is I think a symptom of demand. I don't have any issues with the autofocus myself but I'm mostly a landscape photographer so I don't use it that common like wildlife and irs photographers do. I will keep my fingers crossed that they will do an update on the old model 🤞but I'm not sure if it wil happen. You're using a great system I love those pro lenses 🙂 grt guido
Hahaha ik dacht het al! Thanks for mentioning! 😀👍🏻
Haha ja OK had alleen je naam verkeerd othouden 😅 was wel een beetje een vreemd moment met die compleet afgeplakte camera. Was het je ter plekke niet opgevallen? Grt guido
Great shots Guido
How responsive is the autofocus compared with the Olympus 300mm F4?
Thank you very much. The autofocus is fast but when it misses focus ot starts hunting a bit if the switch is not in the right position. You dont have that problem with the 300 that much because its a prime. But the 300mm and the 150-400 are way faster there is no doubt about that. But I noticed that when you put the switch in the right focal distance position its doing a very decent job. Grt guido
Smart move by OMDS. Why spend finite R&D resources on a clean sheet lens that is already designed and manufactured by Sigma. OMDS had Sigma change some specs to fit the brand and its strategy. I like that nobody else has a lens with this kind of reach.
Haha, I like your style! Could not agree more. The fun thing is that if Sony, Canon, or nikon would rebrand a lens, then nobody would complain. But when om system does it, the company is on the edge of falling apart. And they didn't even just rebrand it. They made it an absolute great piece of equipment with the sync-is. This lens is just a joy to photograph with. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I like the moves OMDS is making. Very strategic. They don't have the deep pockets of Sony or Canon, so they are being focused in what they do. I like the new lens and the updates to the OM-1. At the end of the day these bodies and lenses give you great capabilities, they are tools, but it's up to the user (the artist) to take great pictures.
Amen 🙏
Would love a comparison to the 150-400. Really wish the new lens was internal zooming. Thanks for the review.
I didn't have the lenses at the same time so I don't have an actual direct comparison. But I've loaned a 150-400 for my trip last week and used it a lot ( for landscapes mainly ). But if I compare them then I would say that the 150-400 is just a lit easier to use and even more fun. It's lighter and image quality is next level but of course the price is also double of that. If I had the money to buy one then I would choose the 150-400 with a 1.4 or 2.0 converter there is just no way to beat that. There is lots of material coming to my channel over the comming weeks woth the 150-400 so if youre interested in that just keep an eye out for new videos. Thanks for watching hope the video was helpful. Grt guido
I'll be watching. Thanks.@@GuidoVanDeWater
Hi Guido,
The M.Zuiko 150-600 has a range of minimum focusing distances between 0.56 metres ! 150 mm and 2.8 metres at 600 mm. If you are inside the 2.8 metres distance all you have to do is back the zoom off until the lens can grab focus. I did some test comparisons with the M.Zuiko 100-400 shooting at about 1.4 metres from the subject. I could use 400 mm focal length with the 100-400, but had to back the 150-600 off to around 328 to 340 mm so it could grab focus.
Tom
That is true. The minimal focus distances it a bit further at 400 mm, but that sharpness is much better above 360mm. But I also noticed that the background seemed a little more out of focus. They both have their pros and cons, I guess. The 100-400 is so portable I cab easily take that along on a landacape photography trip. With the 150-400 I will really have to make concessions. Thanks for your comment I apreciate it. Grt guido
How was the image quality at so high iso? Did you use noice reduction on images shown in this video?
I was surprised by the image quality! I deliberately shot so high because I wanted to see those results. By the time I made this video lightroom did not recognise the raw files from the new mk2 camera. So there is even more improvement possible here. What you see here are the raw files converted to tiff files with om workspace and then did some basic edits on them in lightroom and normal noise reduction. ( not ai noise reduction that didn't work on tiff files ).
My copy of the 100-400 is extremely good. Very sharp , even at minimum focus distance which makes it very versatile. On the new 150-600 , what is the magnification factor compared to the 100-400?
Oh, don't get me wrong, the 100-400 is an excellent value for money lens with exceptional reach. If you compare the 100-400 to the 150-600, however, you can see that the last is just a little clearer at 400 mm and, of course, also above. But the main thing you immediately notice is that the image stabilisation is so much better on the 150-600. I was really amazed by it. I am not sure about the magbification factor. If I search for it online, it says 0.7x on the official om system website, so I guess that must be it. Thanks for watching grt guido
At over $2,000 for the OM-1 M II and the telephoto 150- 600 mm MFT, OM systems has pushed itself out of the range of the pro-am market! Well done OM guys & gals!!! I’m sticking to the Olympus OM-1 and the Olympus telephoto, 100 to 400!
There is nothing wrong with the om-1 and the 100-400. I'm using that combi for 2 years with epic shots. In my opinion, not every lens \ camera is designed for every user. I'm not buying the 150-600 myself. I liked using it but it will make me less flexible. But if you were only interested in birds, then that lens would be great. I see it like cars. If a brand makes a new model, I don't have to buy it. Somehow, that seems different with cameras were every new release should suit everyone's demands, which just isn't possible. Thanks for watchibg the video and for sharing your thoughts in the comment I do appreciate it! Grt guido
I didn't say there was anything WRONG with the OM-1 and the 100 to 400 telephoto,@@GuidoVanDeWater!! I merely stated a fact, that doubling the price of the new version of the same camera while introducing a spectacular new lens in the same range has the chilling effect I mentioned!
It is no different than with cars. If the same model Toyota / Tesla comes out at double the price, 2 years later, I would not be any happier and I would not buy it! Their loss! This strategy severely stifles the growth of their pro-am market that they have been targeting, with dire consequences and I expect they will have to come up with a new similarly degraded OM-5, to try and keep their niche, but, like cars, there's a lot riding in a name. I love my OM-1; no plans to "upgrade" until there is good reason. Thanks for your reply!
Hoi Guido, eigenlijk 3 nieuwe producten... de vernieuwde 9-18mm lens is ook uit. Voor mij is de OM1 II redelijk interessant omdat ik al hoopte op een filteruitbreiding, wat nu het geval is tot 7 stops en zelfs graduated ingebouwd is met hard, medium EN soft. De AI person recognizion is ook handig zonder dat je dit speciaal hoeft in te stellen. En extra stabilisatie natuurlijk ook. Bedankt voor je leuke video. Ik ben geen wildlife photographer, dus die teletoeter hoef ik niet 😂 succes met alles!
Ja het is zeker een interesante camera. Weer wat nieuwe snufjes en idd dat love gnd filter vind ik erg interesant. De 9-18 had ik neit gekregen om te testen dus daar kon ik geen video van maken. Ga hem zeker bog eens testen als ik de kans krijg. Bedankt voor het kijken en nogmaals leuk je gesproken te hebben! Grt guido
Thanks for the great review! How would you compare this lens against the 100-400, image quality wise? From what I've heard so far, it seems to be better than the 100-400, but, not surprisingly, worse than the 150-400 pro.
If you ask me it is exactly like you say it is. It's just slightly above the 100-400 in image quality but it so much easier to use. The image stabilisation is just next level compared to the 100-400. The 150-400 f4.5 Pro is just a next level above everything lens. That is just the vest piece of equipment that I've ever used. Been walking around with that one on my latest trip and used it a lot. Videos of that comming from this sunday so subscribe if tmyou want to see more of that lens. I think it's simple if you have the money available deffinitly go for the 150-400 f4.5 if you don't have it the 150-600 is a cheaper alternative with very good quality. If you want a lot of zoom and not much money available then go for the 100-400. Thanks for the comment. Happy to see the review was useful. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Thanks for the quick and qualified answer, appreciate it! And I am already subscribed, love your pics and videos :) Greetings from Munich Germany!
My pleasure, and thanks for supporting the channel. I'm currently editing tons of material from my recent trip, so hopefully, it will be finished in time for Sundays release 🤞 grt guido
Good For OM to do the OM-1 and new lenses. confidence is important for the users to know new products are coming. Unfortunately, I have sold all my Olympus gear OM-1 as I was not convinced that it was the right tool for me. Been with Nikon and Fuji for many years and the change required a great deal of changes especially on the post processing side. Also, the big focus by OM-1 on speed and computational photography was not contributing to what I need. I print big, I do not shoot at 40fps, I don't need high-res images as I could really not see any significant benefit, Pro capture for the few times I use it is now available on both Fuji and Nikon. So no this is not a comparison as the OM users will throw "size" and "price" and DOF and other stuff at me, with each there is a counter. Size. The camera is small but not much smaller than the Fuji, Cheaper, No again some FF cameras are cheaper, lighter, the new 150-600 is over 2 kg and is a Sigma designed FF lens.. so my point is, it is not a competition about gear, it remains a competition for output and final image quality and results. There are many positives I enjoyed about OM, such as the small and light, but the the modern ML systems all offer small and lighter then the old DSLR. Great so see OM developing and growing their customer base, it keeps the other honest and chasing as well.
I guess not every system is for everyone and I totally respect that. You are absolutely right that the weight and size advantage isn't that big anymore compared to other ML systems. You did you're homework and made a decent choice in what system they need and want that is a realy good thing. I see people switching system many times and spending lots and lots of money doing it and that is such a shame. As long as your satisfied with the system you use then that is the most important! Thanks for your comment I apreciate it. Grt guido
Three new products
Yes you're right here. I didn't get a sample of the wide angle sonincould not say anything about it from my own experience. Thanks for the comment 👍 grt guido
Did you try the lens on both the Mk-1 and Mk-2 versions of the OM-1? If so, do you have a sense for how much of the performance improvements (compared to the 100-400 mm) were due to the lens vs improvements in the body & its new software. Thanks for the very helpful review!
I didn't use it on the mk1. Having a different camera around for 10 days was a great moment for me to send the mk1 in for a proper check and clean so I only had the mk2 available at that time. I think there should not be much difference in the body. But the image stabilisation has improved on the mk2 and the focus system works better so there would be a little improvement. But I don't know how if that difference is noticeable because I simply didn't try it. If you're comming from an older model and deciding between a mk1 and mk2 then I would deffinitly recommend the mk2. If you already have a om1 mk1 then you just have to decide if those new features are worth it. Grt guido
The strap must be on the lens not on the camera Guido because you will damage the mount.
Thanks for letting me know. I know that it's supposed to be like that. I had the lens just for a few days, and I could not find the proper connection thing. I think I actually hold it up all the time 🙂 thanks for watching the video. Grt guido
Does mft (om system or lumix) system comes with its own software for raw editing such as dpp4 for canon?
Om system has om workspace witch works ok. I personally prefer to use lightroom for raw photo editing. I don't know about lumix software. There are multiple videos on the channel we're you can see my full edits. Thanks for watching. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater i see, ty for the reply, was thinking for moving to mft for the light weight setup
I don't think it's possible to shrink a long lens that much even if you design it from scratch for the smaller sensor. If you compare the 100-400 mm from Panasonic and Olympus you get a sense of what you can gain, a bit lighter, a bit smaller, a bit faster too yes but nothing huge. The Olympus 300 mm f4 is also quite similar in size and weight to the full frame lenses of the same focal length, I even think Nikon got a smaller and lighter 300 mm with their PF lens.
I agree with you the panasonic / Leica 100-400 isn't that much smaller then the olympus version. I guess there is a limit to shrinking things. But if you compare a 300 from olympus to a 600 full frame then there is a difference. I think they just made what he marked asked for. Thanks for your comment . grt guido
Hi guido, are you able to make comparisons now with 300 mm f4 Pro with x2.0 teleconverter and Sigma at the long end 600 mm f6.3, for sharpness test?
Or you can say by your own opinion about that if you had that just for test for a while and you are unable to test that.
I expect you to say "both are great" (😅😅) but I would really like to know how would you compare with that only sharpness and weight advantage.
I actualy did that companion. There is a windmill in my street and I shot the same image from tripod with the 300mm, 100-400, 150-600 and 300+ teleconverter. And to my surprise there was almost no difference. I think the 300 and the 300 + converter were slightly sharper then the other. According to weight... yes its heavyer but duento the images stabilisation it was much more fun to use then then the 100-400. So between those 2 I would go for the 150-600. But the 300 f4 is sharper and had very good stabilisation. So the question then is if you want a prime or a zoom... grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Many thanks! Really appreciate your opinion. Waiting for next videos! :)
Hello Guido
You know I have no Olympus system, but it was also interessting. Special the location an the images. Would be realy interessting how the lens works in landscape photography.
Have a nice time :-).
Grt Ernesto
I don't know if this lens is for landscape photographers, to be honest. It is sharp and good stabilise. But with its weight, that would mean I have to leave something else at home, and I'm not sure if I'm willing to make that sacrifice for that little bit of extra reach. But on the other hand it gives me more flexibility to photograph different subjects when the landscape isn't that exciting. But if I can loan it again iwill definitely go and find out this question 🙂 grt guido
Dit is dus gewoon een sigma lens ( BIGMA) 😂. Maar dat mag de pret niet drukken, de afbeeldingen zijn zeer goed.👍👏👏. Heb je de beelden nog ontruimt?.
Het is idd een sigma alleen hebben ze de stabilisatie beter gemaakt eb in sync gemaakt met de body. Ik heb echt versteld gestaan van de hoe goed de stabilisatie was. Lightroom kende de raw files nog niet dus kon er niet heel veel aan doen dan wat basic edits in om workspace. Maar heb idd wel wat ruis reductie gedaan. Maar gezien dat de meeste op iso 10.000 gemaakt zijn was ik verbaasd over de kwaliteit! Bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido
Het is idd een sigma alleen hebben ze de stabilisatie beter gemaakt eb in sync gemaakt met de body. Ik heb echt versteld gestaan van de hoe goed de stabilisatie was. Lightroom kende de raw files nog niet dus kon er niet heel veel aan doen dan wat basic edits in om workspace. Maar heb idd wel wat ruis reductie gedaan. Maar gezien dat de meeste op iso 10.000 gemaakt zijn was ik verbaasd over de kwaliteit! Bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater voor de beelden hoef je je in ieder geval niet te schamen, die zijn zeer goed 👍
Nice review, So if you have the 150-400 f4.5 don't get this lens?
If you have the 150-400 f4.5, then this is overkill, I think. I would go for a 1.4 converter then to get the same reach. I think this is for those that are not willing to invest in the 150-400 f4.5. I have the money available i would go for that option. Thanks for watching. Hopefully you found the video helpful. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater That's what I figured, I have the 150-400 and OM-1 that I will be trading in for the OM-1 II, Thanks.
It's a shame this video does not have 4k resolution, it's hard for me to see details on the birds...
Yeah sorry but the 4k video editing and processing is something I'm still trying to figure out. Takes enormous memory and data flows to do it. You don't buy anything for it right now but I am looking in to it for the future. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater btw, great content, best wishes!
Hello, you already know the cost it will have?
It was in the video. Introduction price is going to be € 2699,- hope your found the video helpful. Grt guido
The lens is a re-badged Sigma.
That's right but they did some works on it themselves to get the sync-is image stabilisation at least. Works perfectly.
Well!! It’s a good time for m4/3 photographers if wildlife is your thing. If you are interested in any other kind of photography they have no interest in any of it like a Pen F 2. Sad days for OMS.
I take it you didn't watch any video where they talked about the whole integration of human detection in the OM-1ii., and the rejigged 9-18mm.
Or maybe you just don't want to.
@@vermis8344 I don’t give two turds about that unless they put it in a Pen F 2. Or they make a up to date modern metal body OM5. I don’t want a om1 body that big. If I was given a OM1 I’d sell immediately for the next Fuji x100 or xt5 that looks like is going to be my only alternative since OMS has pretty much given up on those kinds of cameras Olympus used to make so well.
I would love a penf2 myself but haven't heart any of it indeed. But I also didn't hear about this camera until a few weeks ago so I have no idea what they have planned for the future. Just keeping the fingers crossed 🤞 for that one. Grt guido
I don't know, Guido... I look at the new 150-600mm lens and I'm thinking - if I wanted to carry huge bulky lenses that weigh over 2kg, I would have stayed with Nikon. And even with Nikon, their latest Z-System super telephoto zoom, the Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 (FF lens, mind you!) is roughly the same size and weight and costs 2000€. This new OM-System lens is for M43 and the retail price is 2700€! That's just crazy and I have to say, I'm not impressed. And if true, that this lens is essentially just a rebrand and mount refit of the same FF Sigma lens (I haven't really looked into this rumor yet), then it's even more disappointing.
I do agree with you to some point. I guess they just made what the marked asked for. First thing I wondered was where is this going to end? And i just think these zooming distances just cant dit into smaller lenses anymore. So they made a choice of concessions here. 1200mm ff eq zoom is bizar like i said its never enough for a lot of us. The lens is indeed a sigma but they did some work on it. There are different lens elements in it and they made the image stability much better with even sync is. But all of that comes with a heavy price and weight so I get that a lot of people are disappointed in that way. Thanks for your comment I apreciate it. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Oh, don‘t get me wrong, on paper it reads like a great lens. Just with a terrible value, and a strange choice for the format, in my opinion. Anyways, not a lens for me, but it will probably find its fans, likely among dedicated M3/4 wildlife and bird shooters. I‘m just glad there‘s plenty of older amazing Olympus lenses to choose from. Thanks for your content as always!
I'm in a bit of a quandary. I'm currently using a Nikon D7500 with the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary as my long lens, but I really don't like handholding that weight but also don't want to have to resort to a mono/tripod so have been wondering whether to switch to the OM-1 + 100-400mm for months since the lower weight will get me better results, I feel.
Currently with the APS-C 1.5x crop factor that works out at 225-900mm equivalent FOV where the 100-400mm M43 gives an equivalent of 200-800mm, fairly close. I've seen decent shots using that lens with the 1.4 TC which bumps it up to 280-1120mm. Seeing this new lens give an equivalent of 300-1200mm without a TC is interesting, but then I'd be losing all the weight gain advantage.
Has anyone experienced a similar change of systems to mine with a positive outcome?
That sounds like a decent problem, indeed. What I have to warn you about is that the 100-400 is a sublime lens, but... when you start zooming above 360 mm, the lens gets just a little softer. When you have a frame filling subject like a bird, it isn't a problem, but for example, I am a landscape photographer who experiences that problem quite often. That softness is something I just didn't experience with that 150-600, and I also didn't notice on the 300f4 prime with teleocnvertets and also not on the 150-400 f4.5 pro. So there are a lot of options. The 300 is light, but you lose flexibility. The 150-600 is flexible but heavier. And the 150-400 is just exceptionally briljant but really expansive... food for tought, I guess.. Good luck. im sure you will find a good solution for your needs. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I neglected to mention that your example images seem to have come out really well with good detail, especially impressive at 10k ISO.
Regarding the softness at the 360mm+ with the 100-400mm, it's really subjective as to whether that softness is too soft or acceptable, I suppose. It's a common criticism of the 150-600 I currently use above 500mm, but I've taken photos I'm happy with at full zoom. My main criticism of that lens is that I feel the AF can be quite frustrating... When it locks on, I can't complain, but it can struggle quite a lot at times. The encouraging thing with the OM-1 is that subject detection should help a great deal, and this new 150-600mm seems to be based off the higher end Sigma Sport rather than Contemporary line. The IS seems to be significantly better than what I'm used to, although I know my technique also needs work. Like you said, food for thought... The only certainty is that the 150-400mm Pro is definitely outside my budget.
@english_electric7125 well the softness is definitely acceptable. If you look on my channel in older videos all shots of landscapes between 300-400 are with that lens and with some amazing results. But ince i own the 300 f4 i prefer using that with the 1.4 converter when i see a shot at 400mm because the shot is a little bit more crisp in sharpnes. But shots are definitely usable! I did notice that the 150-600 could hunt a little with focus. But when you out the switch jn the right position it got a lot better. Thanks for getting back on the images. Apreciate it. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I think I did see one of your videos on using the 100-400 for getting different perspectives on landscapes, it's an interesting stance. My own experiments with telephoto landscapes so far have mostly been marred by atmospheric conditions unfortunately, so I tend to prefer wider angle still. I think to some extent, we all fall into a trap of wanting perfection at the expense of "good enough" and it's easy to be disappointed with that ethos. My hardest lesson since getting back into photography hasn't been getting the exposure right, or composition - it's been accepting that we don't always get the shot, and to be happy with the successes rather than disheartened by the failures... And to learn from the mistakes!
It’s not a new lens for OM System. It’s just a rebranding of the Sigma 150-600mm lens. It’s not a new improvement to the lens. I had it for my old Sony A6300. Used it for a few months. Then return it. And got my money back. I love the micro 4/3 system. But I’m very disappointed where they are going. That why I sold all my gear and went to Fujifilm. I’m much happier.
Well, I'm happy to see that you found it. System that suits your requirements. I think people are shifting systems way too much these days and losing thousands of euros doing it. If you're happy with it, then definitely stick with it 🙂 as far as my information goed regarding this lens om system did work on it. There is different glass in it, and the stabilisation is totally different and in sync with the body. So I have no idea if it gives the same results as the last time you used it on the Sony. I can only say that I was pretty excited about the results. Thanks for your comment I apreciate it. Grt. Guido
You have to talk about size (=gewicht) and IS (= stabiliasatie).
Unfortunately, while recording this video, my microphone broke, and I figured it out weeks later when all the stuff was already returned to OM system. You are right that I forgot to re record that peace. There is a shot in the video with all specs. It at 23.01 in the video. Weight is 2065g. The image stabilisation is mentioned a couple of times I believe. It is just realy good. If I compare it to the 100-400 the this is was better. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Thanks (Bedankt)
I like it on a technical front, I think the bayonet mount being locked to only one brand is a scam. I'm surprised the EU hasnt cracked down on it.
As far as I know is that the mount isn't locked for other brands. Other brands just weren't interested in building these lensen. There are other brands that make m43 lenses so it isn't locked. Panasonic, Leica, loawa, voightlander but it's a shame indeed that bigger lens manufacturers like tampon and sigma don't step into it. Would be great to have more choice in this. Sigma did build 43 lenses but stopt when they switched to m43. Thanks for watching and your comment grt guido
this lens is just a rebranded SIGMA 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports with a high price tag. I'm sorry.
The base is the sigma butnits heavily worked on by om system. Different glas, sync is and weather sealing for example. The price is heavy you're right about that but it isn't the same lens anymore.
@@GuidoVanDeWater says the failing OM ? 😕
@horniuvrat1642 just look at the specifications that sigma gives online. They don't mention anything about weather sealing, sync is etc but you don't have to believe me. You have the right of you're own opinion and I respect that I think we can just agree to disagree on this one.
@@GuidoVanDeWater But Sigma declares sealing, it is standard for these lenses. Sorry, maybe I'm overreacting. An MFT user told me a while ago that Sigma doesn't have an OS and the OM version does, so I get the feeling that OM users don't really know anything about Sigma lenses and that's where their belief of OM superiority comes from.
Burgers Zoo in Arnhem.
Yeah a great place to test some new equipment haha. Been there? Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I lived in Arnhem for a while.
The same lense minus the OM brand is cheaper to buy ..
Ohh the irony lol
But it's not the same lens...
And yes things from a brand are always more expansive. Capitalism...
great lens wasted on tiny m43 sensor.
Why would it be wasted?
OM lost it and with it lost me, it is clear now why we did not get any new firmware for the Mark 1, they want us to buy in fact the same camera again (do they think we are stupid). And going the +2Kg route with this overpriced lens is a dead end. Having that +2Kg weight hanging down on your M4/3 mount will wreck the mount in the end.
Fair points I don't agree with on all of them, but I understand your concerns. Grt guido
I just bought the Mark 1 a month before the 2 came out. Needless to say very disappointed in the company for the almost slimy lack of firmware update vs new camera. No okay. And not even hiding it. feeling Stuck with the 1 for no reason.
@JudithCarlisle-fe5tn nobody ever said that there was going to be new software for the mark 1. They even made a statement that new software will be released later this year. I get that the timing of buying the om-1 but you still have a very capable camera there so its a shame you feel bad about it.
It is a heavy overpriced SIGMA lens with mft adaption.
As far as im told they did a lot of adaptations. Different glas and making that image stabalisation in sync with the body. But inagree that it is an expensive lens. I wonder what would have happend if sigma released this product on they're own name for the exact same price. I really think that nobody would complain then. Thanks for the comment inapreciate it. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater they will find some morons.
Even at 2kg, I reckon this lens will be extremely popular. Yes the Sigma design will annoy a lot of people with the price hike but you can't get this specs anywhere else. OM system has modified it and put Sync IS at 6ev for the long end, if that's true and 1200 at 6 EV, that's even better than the 150-400 pro because with the built in teleconverter, I don't think it will have 6 EV anymore. It has better weather sealing than the Sigma and it works with the two MC teleconverter, you are not getting these features with the Sigma lens alone and you can to 1200mm with m43 instead of a crop in 900mm with either APSC bodies or full frame. OM system knows it and that's why it charge us the premium
I do agree with you, and I am convinced that om system did much more work on this lens than people say they did. It says on the lens ED glas like all other olympus / om system lenses. So I'm convinced they've put their own glass in the lens. And I have used all oylmpus lenses, and I was really surprised by the IS on this one it is just really good. And yes, it is heavy, but I had so much fun with it on that day that I tested it. I could take shots that were far out of reach normally. So I'm convinced that there is a marked for this lens. Anyways thanks for watching and you're comment I apreciate it! Grt guido