I think there are enough photographers out there who value gear that offers professional standards without breaking their backs or bank accounts to make MFT a profitable format. MFT is never going to be "better" than full-frame anymore than a Mazda Miata is going to be better than a Corvette but, if you check, I think you'll find there are just as many or more Miata's racing on weekends than Corvette's and their drivers are probably have just as much fun. MFT is very underrated and well worth the consideration of wildlife photographers looking to do "serious" work.
Most people are happy with cellphone cameras. Those interested in photography / videography are a diminishing share and this makes returns on R&D more difficult. Olympus gave up, and their consumer business got picked up by a group that want to squeeze profits from the system. It’s unlikely that OM System will produce anything particularly ground-breaking that costs a lot in R&D terms. (The OM-1 was an old Olympus creation, and shows their fixation on still photography.)
Yes i would agree. Possibly Computation photography with the smaller sensors would be great , way less R&D but do they have the guys with the skills to pull it off ?@@boggisthecat
@@boggisthecat You may be right. If MFT has a future it is probably in the realm of light, mostly less expensive kit that is good enough for professionals to use. I used full-frame gear for most of my 40+ years as a newspaper photographer. A few years before retiring we were required to shoot videos as well as stills and rather than try to shoot videos on my cellphone, while trying to shoot stills with my Nikon D700, I eventually found the Leica V-Lux 114. It allowed me to shoot video and stills, even at the same time, on its one-inch sensor for daylight and general assignments. I could also bypass my laptop and ship images from the 114 (Leica's version of the Lumix FZ1000) directly to my cellphone and on to my paper and our website. Traveling light with a single camera that had a 25-800mm reach was amazing! The 114 convinced me to try the Lumix G9 and 100-400 (200-800mm in 35mm speak) and I haven't been disappointed. The reach of that lens and its sharpness are surprising. What sold me on the G9 was the same thing that sold me on the 114, traveling light with a quality and very versatile tool. No, the G9 is not a Nikon Z9 or a Sony A1 but I'm not a Mark Smith or Steve Perry and, by taking time to get to know my camera, I've been able to get sharp photos of diving terns come shooting out of the water with their catch and black skimmers skimming, two of my toughest subjects. I hope MFT will be around for many years by exploiting its unique niche of being light on a photographer's back and bank account while providing excellent value and features. Stafford's channel has shown that amazing work can be done with bridge cameras and other relatively modest equipment if as much time is spent improving the photographer as is generally spent chasing expensive gear.
@@brucegraner5901 I agree with what you write. In my case, I went from 135 format film (low-end Canon EOS system) to the Olympus FourThirds system. Eventually I worked up to using the E-5 and 50-200 SWD for most of what I was shooting. A good lens is more important than the body, once you get used to the body. Micro FourThirds was a slower transition, and I only have the E-M1 (‘mark I’), 45 mm 1.8, and 12-40 (mark I) that is native to MFT. I have tried the 50-200 SWD (and teleconverters, which I picked up quite reasonably priced second-hand) on the E-M1, but it’s not as good handling as on the E-5. I am considering either the OM-1 ‘mark I’ or mark II. The price difference is quite large now that the ‘mark I’ is reduced. The simplified AF system on the mark II is of most interest to me - much of the rest of the increased capabilities are for processes that I have never used, so would likely be of little use without some extensive retraining. Being able to reliably nail focus using longer lenses (the 50-200 SWD) without having to recompose would be very useful. I mostly shoot airsoft, which is quite difficult due to how it is played. Not quite as bad as shooting birds, but fairly close. The options for landscape shooting that these newer bodies offer is also appealing. If you carry the gear for a long time then you appreciate the weight differences. Pricing is starting to look uncompetitive, though. The OM-1 bodies (new and old) are the same cost as a 135 format system, and you have less light-gathering potential. Lenses at the wide end are comparable, except you have a wider selection for some 135 systems. Long lenses are where MFT still has an edge, but the pricing on the 150-600 is out of step - hopefully not an indication of the future trend. Weight of each system in the later case is a wash, pretty much. As to the general market trends for photography: IMO, they should be releasing something like the E-PL body with cheaper wide-angle lenses. People are used to fixed lenses from phone cameras now, so they would be more accepting of fixed-angle lenses with a small MFT setup. Film and instant-film cameras have made a comeback, so OM Systems ought to be looking at that space.
Looking Forward to your upcoming Videos with the 100-400mm lens and Teleconverters. You have been a great Teacher of how to get the best out of Cameras that others Mock like the Nikon P1000.
Hi There is nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with this sigma lens. he just performed well. Om-systems just wants to make money, that's why you have a company. Om systems was allowed to use the name for another 3 years after the takeover of the camera branch of Olympus. these 3 years are over. this move by Om-systems is very explainable, and it is good and understandable what they have done. people shouldn't complain, but go outside and take pictures.❤
I just sold all my micro four thirds gear. Because it’s just wasn’t up to the image quality. But what I disliked the most was the new om system. Is the camera. Lens. So I switched to Fujifilm and have never looked back
I'll keep using my Olympus 300 f4 pro with two extenders 1.4x and 2x (600mm, 840mm and 1200mm). And the low total weight 1.85 kg, making this combination excellent for walking around in nature. PS; I do bird photography.
I bought an Olympus EM-5 in 2013, absolutely loved it, but when I came to upgrade 3 years ago, bought a Nikon Z5, these 'budget' FF cameras from Nikon, Canon and Panasonic were cheaper than Olympus EM-1 iii's and only 2 or 3 hundred dollars more than the latest EM-5's, and they're not much bigger physically. I'm mainly a stills photographer, so image quality is the number one priority, so why would I, as an Olympus fanboy, let alone anyone else, consider putting up with slightly less low light and dynamic range performance, for not any significant, or no, financial gain. Yes, there's the weight factor, with FF lenses being bigger and heavier, but I have 6 old 4 thirds lenses, that I adapt, which are relatively big compared to m4/3 lenses, so it hasn't been an issue for me. This is what, I think, is going to kill m34, probably ASP-C as well, especially with phones getting better and better.
I'm an amateur bird and insect photographer and I can't see any scenario where I'd either want or need a 1200mm FF fov lens. I struggle with keeping my shutter speeds up (IS doesn't slow down my subjects) and ISO down. I love the 300 f/4 and and am fine with the 100-400, but I need more light, not more 'reach'. They could probably get more of my money with something close to a 350mm f/4 with a built in matched 1.4x TC non pro lens for somewhere near the price of this thing.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE ok, just not useful to me then, which is why I won't even consider this 150-600. Maybe out west you can get away with 3000mm, but the atmospheric effects will render that pointless here in the SE.
I was unhappy with Olympus 100-400mm, it was too slow. Owning the 150-400 is well beyond any pipe dream given the cost. Using the 300mm f4 being a prime, it is limited to zooming with your feet. The only hope for a zoom, long lens is the 150-600. But I wish it could have been a constant f4.
Yea with the righ engineering it might of been but costs of any f4 lens is crazy high. I mean their $7500 100-400 F4.5 not F4. These next few years will tell if OM makes it or bows out of the camera business.
I like the example photography I've seen from this lens, very much. I like the lightness/compactness of Micro Four Thirds; and from what I can tell, the OM1 II is an excellent all-round pro camera (while acknowledging, as we must, that all good designs are a bundle of compromises & trade-offs). Logically, though, I can't say weight is an airtight argument for the 150-600 + OM-1 II _combination._ My other reservation is that OM Systems haven't yet demonstrated any ability to create a new pro body, going forward. And we can't know if a higher res m43 sensor will ever appear - nor what resolution will seem adequate to us in, say, 2030 or later. All I can say is: I'd love to own this camera and lens, and for the moment at least, would enjoy both the use of them, and their current image quality.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Anyway, unlike us hummers & hawers, there are folks out there who will buy the newest camera & this lens, and immediately use them creatively & profitably, with great pleasure! Good on them.
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
Exactly, yep you have to look at the specs and the true advantage of the sensor size and lens. Even thou it is not optimized it still has a reach advantage over most other lenses. The other lens that kind of compares is the canon 200-800 with an aps-c body.
I don’t know squat about wildlife after 19 years of using them. But what is crystal clear is they only care about wildlife photographers. I’m no longer someone they have any interest in. I have no interest in a full frame size camera in m4/3 size. I don’t expect a new pen f, so I’ll probably take my om5, my two em5 mark 3 and twelve or so lenses and go full in with Fuji. It was a good ride.
ahh the PEN F was a great camera. I think people might be over reacting. My estimate is they will circle back around. They probably did an audit and somebody asked what about your wildlife photographers. If you follow my channel they really abandoned a big market segment with wildlife guys. They have some really solid m43 lenses for street photography and studio. They will probably do a refresh once things get solid on a market they completely ignored.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Maybe, but they give no hint of it after 2 plus years. While Fuji is right there saying we have every kind of camera for your style of photography.
The LiveND and LiveGND are not targeted at wildlife photographers. In their presentations yesterday they did make it clear they had very specific target markets - the outdoors photographer, making sense of their small cameras and lenses, image stabilisation and weather-sealing, which is smart. They included landscape and 'adventure' photographers in that. But let's face it, MFT sensors are not going to compete against Sony in live events or sport photography, or Fujifilm in the photojournalism or street photography sector of the market, etc. so there isn't much point them wasting time and energy wooing those markets until they can firmly reestablish themselves. But a camera is a camera - what you do with it is up to you.
Agree, wildlife and outdoors they have had advantages in all along and ignored the group because the last CEO said the market was not big enough to worry about and watned to be inner city photography. That is when i sold my gear and went to another brand. @@robertmills4591
Hey yea, but fuji is making a big mistake at just now really concentrating on wildlife lenses. Their market share for wildlife is really low. Only a few maybe 1 out of 200 youtubers has a channel that I know doing wildlife. So they have really concentrated in the past on their core audience. A good system but they might regret not being active in the wildlife scene at some point much like Olympus use to be. We will see if OM can survive....@@WhoIsSerafin
The 150-600 is interesting for people who want the reach but don't mind the price and size. The OM1ii on the other hand is a massive disappointment, atleast for me. Sure, it built on some of the strengths of the OM1 but addressed none of the shortcomings. And most of these improvements are software. Considering that the hardware is pretty much exactly the same except for the larger buffer and possibly improved image stabilization, most of the upgrades can be brought to the OM1 with a firmware update. And it is now $200 more than the OM1, making it $500 more than the G9ii, which makes absolutely no sense. I sincerely hope they're in it for the long run and not to just make a quick buck off existing users.
My guess is the OM1 ii will see a price reduction in a 6 to 12 months. Next christmas you should be able to buy it for the current om1 price. The older OM1 will see a price reduction as well kind of like the G9 vs the G9ii. The g9 is only $900 and is a great camera for the price. I am not sure how much the OM1 will come down in price. I think it be a nice if they sold if for like $1499.99 but we will see where their positions are. Right now I think they are really trying to make this company profitable so great deals are probably something we will not see outside what they offer in certain times of the year. They are hurting and lucky they are not out of business.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHEREThe old OM -1 has been discontinued in favor of OM-1 mark II. What you have right now is stock of OM-1 which will dry up in 1 year.
The Sigma version of the 150-600 for full frame is below 1500 dollars, how much did they change on the lens to justify a 1200 mark up in price. You can now pick up the Nikon Z6II for under 1600,the Panasonic G9 MKII for under 1900, is Olympus pricing them self out of the market, I have the Olympus OMD 1MKIII and was thinking about adding the new Camera Until I saw that price.
My guess is they need the money pretty bad. The brand has been bleeding money for a long time. This is one of those items where they charge more for the lenses but the bodies cost less than competing brands. You can get an OM5 for 899.99 on sale that has a bunch of things other brands at that price points do not have. Their flagship is $2300.00 where Nikons flagship is $5400. I am not saying they are equal at any point but try to take the entire system into consideration. Normally I am pretty hard on Olympus but they do give a good overall price point.
Bear in mind, though it may be based on the same blueprint, it is not the same lens. Aside the obvious new mount to fit on MFT cameras and new circuitry to communicate in the same language as Olympus and OM System cameras, it will also have a new rear element to fit the MC-14 and MC-20 specifically and will be refined to produce a lwph consistent with MFT sensors (MFT lenses need to be much sharper than lenses for larger sensor areas to resolve the same information onto a smaller projection area). They have saved a cost by starting with a lens that already exists, but it is far from simply a rebadged lens.
I certainly love the mft-system. Own a few Olympus bodies. And even my son (Nikon-fan) says that in real life the IQ of my OM-1 is closer to his Z7ii than the specs suggest. I consider that as a compliment to the small sensor. Let's not forget OMsystems is a small player. It's simply not possible for them to introduce a new camera every year or so. So they made a smart move using the same body for a new camera. What's wrong with that? Still they offer a lot for wildlife- and macro- shooters. And people like me shooting 'everything'. And yes, we simply have to be better photographers since we are not able to crop and mft sucks at low-light :-)
Yea with OMs budget they need to move efficient as heck if they make it. They have such a small pool of resources. This will be all down to the marketing if they survive because their R&D cant compete but they are ahead of the competition in many ways.
It's a really good lens. I've shot horse racing with it since 2022 on a Sony A7III and think the results are superlative. Autofocus is great, and if I miss focus, it's my fault, not the hardware. Image stabilization is good enough for me, no complaints. It's heavy and long, but with a cheap Altura shoulder sling, I've carried my 6-pound kit all day without discomfort. I've also carried it on four-mile nature walks, where the kit does great on mid-macros, as well as bringing out bird details stunningly. With the 2x crop factor on the OM body, it actually may be too telephoto for some sports situations, but in nature, that reach will be handy. That it takes the MC-14 and MC-20 (both of which I own and swear by) is a pleasant surprise.
Hi Stafford , a 0:030:03 well balanced video comment, I am looking forward to your videos with the 100-400 lens, I have had the OM1 , 12-100 and 100-400 for about 18 months now and have had mixed results mostly due to user I think, I got the MC14 teleconverter about a year ago and I think that actually makes the 100-400 sharper! I had some great results with birds in flight as the OM1 seems to be able to focus better on the isolated subject, I will be getting the 150-600 when it is available here in Australia
Much thanks for watching. yep probably give a quick over view of the 100-400 with and without photos along with some actual bir photos to see how it holds up.
Well stated. I've been shooting M 4/3rds professionally for last 5 years and while I sometimes have been tempted to make a jump to full frame, I just can't get past the full feature-set/s available from both OM/Olympus and Panasonic. I doubled down and kept my Olympus OMD Em-1 Mark III for photos/hybrid work and have a dedicated GH5s for film work! No regrets! While I have the Holy Trinity of Pro Zooms from Olympus... I must confess this new long 150-600mm lens has my GAS resurfacing its ugly head! Ha!
What about taking, for example, sony aIII and rebranding it to OM (like Leica did with one fuji, i think). Nice, affective move ! No development costs, and full range of third party lenses ready on the market to support new OM-EF bayonet.
Not really angry more like hmm really cutting costs. You look at the subtle moves of the companies and what they do the in their actions speak louder than their words on what is going on behind the scenes. Few camera companies will say we are done they just stop producing cameras lol
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE The box thing is to meet EU regulations. Everything has to be as recyclable as possible in as many places as possible. OM System has simply decided if they have to jump through hoops for the EU with their packaging, might as well have the same packaging for everyone rather then design different boxes for different regions.
The same reason it doesn't come with a charging block as standard. EU is regulating if the device can be charged by USB-C it should be and should not be sold with an additional charger. This reduces electronic waste, by encouraging users to use the same USB-C cable for multiple devices. OM System makes savings by applying the same standard to all market regions, rather than shipping different products to different markets. @@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE
TIL there's a 300mm f2.8 for 4/3. It's floating around for ~$2k on ebay. I would love to try that lens with an adapter. I'm sure the focus is painfully slow, but f2.8 is crazy.
The whingers and whiners come out of the woodwork every time Olympus, now OMS, bring out a new product. Most of them have no intention of purchasing any of the products, but they can't help themselves, they have to whine on and on. The way they go on, you'd think OMS is threatening to send the boys round if they don't purchase the new product. It's too expensive for M43, it's too heavy for M43, it's not fast enough (most would not even notice the difference between f4 and f5.6, or f5.6 and f6.3), it's only a 20MP sensor, why hasn't it got a 25MP sensor - like they would be able to tell the difference in a blind test. As for the packaging, its all about recycling. Strangely, most people binned their lovely black Olympus packaging. Take a look at the second hand market and you will notice most products do not have their original packaging. And guess what, when you trade your old gear in, the retailer does not care if you have kept the packaging or not.
I was using Olympus cameras and lenses since the 1970s and of course also went into 43 and m43 (besides many other systems like Nikon, Leica, Canon,...) After the debacle (I call it that way) with the EM1III (only rebranded EM1II) and the EM1X (far too large for m43) I finally left this system 3 years ago. Meanwhile I am pretty much settled with Leica and some of the most wonderful M lenses I acquired over the years. BUT I am missing Olympus (now OM System) as a second small and lightweight system and really think to move back in with their newly introduced OM-1 MarkII. And guess what, I would probably buy this 150-600 in a heartbeat, because it is so much more affordable and available than their 150-400. So yes from my side for that strategy of OM System 👍👍👍
ahh a Leica shooter... Never had one but very interesting cameras. Thanks for your comments on this actually might make you come back to the brand. Thanks again.
not going to switch even if i dont like a new product. that is so silly wonder if those trolls really think they can influence people with such statement. regarding the 150-600 WOW i am already in love, it will bring back my bigma+e5 days. best days in my bird and wildlife photography. thanks for the video.
I will not get the 150-600mm i Already have the 300mm f4 pro and the 100-400mm So I dont see the need to get this one, Would be fun to try it out tho. I switched from a Sony R full frame camera last year and could not be happier to have made the switch to the OM-1 system.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE The reson for the switch is mainly weight, The sony 200-600mm ways a ton compared to the 300mm olympus lens and on top of that the 300mm olympus lens is way sharper... both systems has their pros and cons but personaly I like the OM-1 more than the Sony a7r4 I had.
Man oh man that price tag is a hard pill to swallow. It's an external zoom too, so it can't really be that well sealed. Weight-wise I think it's not surprising. I've learned a tiny bit more about optics recently, and my understanding is that when the focal length is significantly larger than the image projection circle (probably around 5x), the aperture (entrance pupil) is really just determined by the size of the front element, which will be the limiting factor for weight. So in that regard a 600/F6.3 zoom is going to be about the same size and weight regardless of FF or MFT. Interestingly, Nikon's 180-600 is an internal zoom and a bit lighter, and about $1K cheaper? That's a bit crazy to me. Speaking of Nikon lens, that 600/F6.3 PF is only 1.4KG, and the 300/F4 PF is only 0.75KG. In comparison, then olympus 300/F4 is 1.2KG. I know that MFT pixel density is more demanding on the resolution of the lens, and that 600 PF is really expensive, but those weight savings, wow. So I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wish we can get Nikon lens on MFT natively🤣 I have the luxury of not being invested into any systems yet and I can just wait and see. In the meantime, the P950 will keep me occupied for the spring migratory season at least.
I love the combo of EM-1II and Lumix 100-300 in my bike panier bag. Will never consider buying OM150-600 at this price point for this noisy sensor. To be honest this price is offensive. OM150-400 is something that I'd really love to use, but if the price was 4000 not 7000. Basically with every other company I can find something that can give me similar results in similar size at half price of OM expensive toys, which is not promising for OM.
Agree about the reaction. Some wild and crazy comments. I have loved my Olympus cameras, EM-1 iii and EM-10 iv. Photography is a hobby for me. The new OM body and telephoto lens look great, and I would love to have them, but they’re out of my price range. I hope they’re a commercial success because their technology is excellent.
I have 2 points. First, I don’t believe the Sigma is up to the sharpness I have come to love about Olympus (OM). If it is at least as sharp as the 100-400 then ok. Wait and see I guess. Second, many of M43 shoot the system because of the reduced equipment size and weight. Especially when it comes to lenses. If the 150-600 is just rebranded with some minor changes but basically the same BIG and HEAVY lens, what’s the point? I may as well switch to a 1.6 or FF sensor for less money. I will have to see some very exceptional reviews before I purchase the 150-600. I’ll stick to my 300/f4 pro with the 1.4 converter.
It's nice to read a comment with common sense... At 5100 dollars we have a 20 million pixels with a full frame lens for an overall weight of 2576 grams... For example at 4698 dollars we have a Canon R6 mark II + RF200-800 + Extender 1.4. Only 287 grams more and cheaper by 400 dollars...the om1 was developed by the former owners of Olympus JID bought Olympus but did not buy the name! Obviously they are just rebadging and changing 2 or 3 little things here and there we will see very quickly if they are really capable of innovating...JIP is an investment fund you just have to see what they have made during the purchase of VAIO from Sony in 2014 to have a very different opinion from that offered here...
Hello Stafford Fuhs ! a lot of people are saying it...personally I don't know and I don't hope so! Because Olympus has a very interesting history punctuated by numerous innovations and skills recognized worldwide! Among other things, an exceptional ability to stabilize their camera, optical quality and compactness and lightness with the 150-400 F4.5 TC 1.25 certainly at a very high price but meanwhile others are buying 500F4 or 600F4.. If OM System disappears, micro 4/3 may disappear! there will be more jobs lost... I cross my fingers that this brand accepts its destiny: to innovate, innovate and always innovate with the deepest respect for its consumers and therefore for the micro 4/3 market! Panasonic has just shown that you can put a 25 million sensor on micro 4/3! innovation is always possible! Each brand of device deserves to be defended; this competition is healthy for the market and for consumers! I stand with all my friends who are equipped with Olympus and who hope that OM System will continue by listening to its customers!@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE
Yes, as an engineer I would say the hope for m43 is computational Photography along with minor upgrades will help alot. It will be an upcoming video. @@ludowild
Yea, i am a bit confused on the whole ambassadors I have seen a few on youtube but not many. More guys are not ambassadors but I would think olmpus would reach out to Mike Lang for support since every week he posts great stuff with m43 gear.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Even guys like Robin Wong are not ambassadors anymore. They are completly focussed on birds,wildlife and birds.The ambassador need to shoot that type of photography.
@@vermis8344 Something that other manufactures all have. Canon has this even in their cheap camera. OM did it because the humans does interfere with the animals. So proper human detection is prefered so to separate humans and animals.
I Will Stay! I like this lens. Its maybe not for me, yet. And its pricy. BUT, it is a great lens. And it is really updated campared to the Sigma. Its got Sync IS, its got far better lens coating, new materials, updated speed. That all costs money. And the new world in war order have made inflation to all merchendice. Now, it is pricy, and I cant afford it now. BUT in the end I Will get it. And no one els is making a 150-600 mft AF lens. And its specially made for Olympus photographers.
M43 mount (without sacrificing speed), sync IS, teleconverter compatibility, almost double the number of element groups, etc etc... _'Just'_ $1500 Sigma glass? Here in the UK it's £2400. That's about the same as my 300mm would have cost me if I bought it new. It's pricey, but it's a niche, specialist product and if you _really_ can't operate in your daily life without it, you can probably take a few packed lunches to work. Being a skinflint and a trend chaser won't make you a happy ⛺️
I think there are enough photographers out there who value gear that offers professional standards without breaking their backs or bank accounts to make MFT a profitable format. MFT is never going to be "better" than full-frame anymore than a Mazda Miata is going to be better than a Corvette but, if you check, I think you'll find there are just as many or more Miata's racing on weekends than Corvette's and their drivers are probably have just as much fun. MFT is very underrated and well worth the consideration of wildlife photographers looking to do "serious" work.
Ahh well said bruce. Thanks again for watching.
Most people are happy with cellphone cameras. Those interested in photography / videography are a diminishing share and this makes returns on R&D more difficult. Olympus gave up, and their consumer business got picked up by a group that want to squeeze profits from the system. It’s unlikely that OM System will produce anything particularly ground-breaking that costs a lot in R&D terms.
(The OM-1 was an old Olympus creation, and shows their fixation on still photography.)
Yes i would agree. Possibly Computation photography with the smaller sensors would be great , way less R&D but do they have the guys with the skills to pull it off ?@@boggisthecat
@@boggisthecat You may be right. If MFT has a future it is probably in the realm of light, mostly less expensive kit that is good enough for professionals to use. I used full-frame gear for most of my 40+ years as a newspaper photographer. A few years before retiring we were required to shoot videos as well as stills and rather than try to shoot videos on my cellphone, while trying to shoot stills with my Nikon D700, I eventually found the Leica V-Lux 114. It allowed me to shoot video and stills, even at the same time, on its one-inch sensor for daylight and general assignments. I could also bypass my laptop and ship images from the 114 (Leica's version of the Lumix FZ1000) directly to my cellphone and on to my paper and our website. Traveling light with a single camera that had a 25-800mm reach was amazing! The 114 convinced me to try the Lumix G9 and 100-400 (200-800mm in 35mm speak) and I haven't been disappointed. The reach of that lens and its sharpness are surprising. What sold me on the G9 was the same thing that sold me on the 114, traveling light with a quality and very versatile tool. No, the G9 is not a Nikon Z9 or a Sony A1 but I'm not a Mark Smith or Steve Perry and, by taking time to get to know my camera, I've been able to get sharp photos of diving terns come shooting out of the water with their catch and black skimmers skimming, two of my toughest subjects. I hope MFT will be around for many years by exploiting its unique niche of being light on a photographer's back and bank account while providing excellent value and features. Stafford's channel has shown that amazing work can be done with bridge cameras and other relatively modest equipment if as much time is spent improving the photographer as is generally spent chasing expensive gear.
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I agree with what you write.
In my case, I went from 135 format film (low-end Canon EOS system) to the Olympus FourThirds system. Eventually I worked up to using the E-5 and 50-200 SWD for most of what I was shooting. A good lens is more important than the body, once you get used to the body. Micro FourThirds was a slower transition, and I only have the E-M1 (‘mark I’), 45 mm 1.8, and 12-40 (mark I) that is native to MFT. I have tried the 50-200 SWD (and teleconverters, which I picked up quite reasonably priced second-hand) on the E-M1, but it’s not as good handling as on the E-5.
I am considering either the OM-1 ‘mark I’ or mark II. The price difference is quite large now that the ‘mark I’ is reduced. The simplified AF system on the mark II is of most interest to me - much of the rest of the increased capabilities are for processes that I have never used, so would likely be of little use without some extensive retraining. Being able to reliably nail focus using longer lenses (the 50-200 SWD) without having to recompose would be very useful. I mostly shoot airsoft, which is quite difficult due to how it is played. Not quite as bad as shooting birds, but fairly close. The options for landscape shooting that these newer bodies offer is also appealing. If you carry the gear for a long time then you appreciate the weight differences.
Pricing is starting to look uncompetitive, though. The OM-1 bodies (new and old) are the same cost as a 135 format system, and you have less light-gathering potential. Lenses at the wide end are comparable, except you have a wider selection for some 135 systems. Long lenses are where MFT still has an edge, but the pricing on the 150-600 is out of step - hopefully not an indication of the future trend. Weight of each system in the later case is a wash, pretty much.
As to the general market trends for photography: IMO, they should be releasing something like the E-PL body with cheaper wide-angle lenses. People are used to fixed lenses from phone cameras now, so they would be more accepting of fixed-angle lenses with a small MFT setup. Film and instant-film cameras have made a comeback, so OM Systems ought to be looking at that space.
Looking Forward to your upcoming Videos with the 100-400mm lens and Teleconverters. You have been a great Teacher of how to get the best out of Cameras that others Mock like the Nikon P1000.
Hey no problem thanks for watching. Yea the 100-400 seems sharp even with the 2x tc converter so stand by will try to do some comparisons.
I'm glad to see your insight and looking forward to your videos. Glad OM is still alive and hope they're not just alive but kicking.
LOL yep, always nice to hear from you Kary...
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There is nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with this sigma lens. he just performed well. Om-systems just wants to make money, that's why you have a company. Om systems was allowed to use the name for another 3 years after the takeover of the camera branch of Olympus. these 3 years are over. this move by Om-systems is very explainable, and it is good and understandable what they have done. people shouldn't complain, but go outside and take pictures.❤
Sounds Good Thanks for watching !
I borrowed it for 4 days. I loved it and will be getting one.
I just sold all my micro four thirds gear. Because it’s just wasn’t up to the image quality. But what I disliked the most was the new om system. Is the camera. Lens. So I switched to Fujifilm and have never looked back
a fuji systems are very nice.... Thanks for watching...
I'll keep using my Olympus 300 f4 pro with two extenders 1.4x and 2x (600mm, 840mm and 1200mm). And the low total weight 1.85 kg, making this combination excellent for walking around in nature. PS; I do bird photography.
Excellent choice thanks for watching
Great Video and Yep the Comments are the Best on those Sites !
Joe my man, glad to see you ! You get that R8 or with the 90d canon ? Also thanks for watching.
I bought an Olympus EM-5 in 2013, absolutely loved it, but when I came to upgrade 3 years ago, bought a Nikon Z5, these 'budget' FF cameras from Nikon, Canon and Panasonic were cheaper than Olympus EM-1 iii's and only 2 or 3 hundred dollars more than the latest EM-5's, and they're not much bigger physically.
I'm mainly a stills photographer, so image quality is the number one priority, so why would I, as an Olympus fanboy, let alone anyone else, consider putting up with slightly less low light and dynamic range performance, for not any significant, or no, financial gain.
Yes, there's the weight factor, with FF lenses being bigger and heavier, but I have 6 old 4 thirds lenses, that I adapt, which are relatively big compared to m4/3 lenses, so it hasn't been an issue for me.
This is what, I think, is going to kill m34, probably ASP-C as well, especially with phones getting better and better.
Thanks for sharing !
I'm an amateur bird and insect photographer and I can't see any scenario where I'd either want or need a 1200mm FF fov lens. I struggle with keeping my shutter speeds up (IS doesn't slow down my subjects) and ISO down. I love the 300 f/4 and and am fine with the 100-400, but I need more light, not more 'reach'. They could probably get more of my money with something close to a 350mm f/4 with a built in matched 1.4x TC non pro lens for somewhere near the price of this thing.
ahh interesting. I used all the way up to 3000mm for prairie chickens, and hawks in the wild. So yea believe it or not long reach is useful.
also thanks for watching.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE ok, just not useful to me then, which is why I won't even consider this 150-600. Maybe out west you can get away with 3000mm, but the atmospheric effects will render that pointless here in the SE.
I was unhappy with Olympus 100-400mm, it was too slow. Owning the 150-400 is well beyond any pipe dream given the cost. Using the 300mm f4 being a prime, it is limited to zooming with your feet. The only hope for a zoom, long lens is the 150-600. But I wish it could have been a constant f4.
Yea with the righ engineering it might of been but costs of any f4 lens is crazy high. I mean their $7500 100-400 F4.5 not F4. These next few years will tell if OM makes it or bows out of the camera business.
I like the example photography I've seen from this lens, very much. I like the lightness/compactness of Micro Four Thirds; and from what I can tell, the OM1 II is an excellent all-round pro camera (while acknowledging, as we must, that all good designs are a bundle of compromises & trade-offs). Logically, though, I can't say weight is an airtight argument for the 150-600 + OM-1 II _combination._ My other reservation is that OM Systems haven't yet demonstrated any ability to create a new pro body, going forward. And we can't know if a higher res m43 sensor will ever appear - nor what resolution will seem adequate to us in, say, 2030 or later. All I can say is: I'd love to own this camera and lens, and for the moment at least, would enjoy both the use of them, and their current image quality.
Yea lots of unknowns but at least it seems like a solid system which might be stuck at 20mp forever ??
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Anyway, unlike us hummers & hawers, there are folks out there who will buy the newest camera & this lens, and immediately use them creatively & profitably, with great pleasure! Good on them.
Thanks For Watching ! @@pbasswil
Wildlife/birding is the way to go for M43.
ohh yea... Thanks for watching and the sub!
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
Exactly, yep you have to look at the specs and the true advantage of the sensor size and lens. Even thou it is not optimized it still has a reach advantage over most other lenses. The other lens that kind of compares is the canon 200-800 with an aps-c body.
Will be purchasing as soon as my finances allow ,some time this year.
Nice.....Waiting for mine !
I don’t know squat about wildlife after 19 years of using them. But what is crystal clear is they only care about wildlife photographers. I’m no longer someone they have any interest in. I have no interest in a full frame size camera in m4/3 size. I don’t expect a new pen f, so I’ll probably take my om5, my two em5 mark 3 and twelve or so lenses and go full in with Fuji. It was a good ride.
ahh the PEN F was a great camera. I think people might be over reacting. My estimate is they will circle back around. They probably did an audit and somebody asked what about your wildlife photographers. If you follow my channel they really abandoned a big market segment with wildlife guys. They have some really solid m43 lenses for street photography and studio. They will probably do a refresh once things get solid on a market they completely ignored.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Maybe, but they give no hint of it after 2 plus years. While Fuji is right there saying we have every kind of camera for your style of photography.
The LiveND and LiveGND are not targeted at wildlife photographers. In their presentations yesterday they did make it clear they had very specific target markets - the outdoors photographer, making sense of their small cameras and lenses, image stabilisation and weather-sealing, which is smart. They included landscape and 'adventure' photographers in that. But let's face it, MFT sensors are not going to compete against Sony in live events or sport photography, or Fujifilm in the photojournalism or street photography sector of the market, etc. so there isn't much point them wasting time and energy wooing those markets until they can firmly reestablish themselves. But a camera is a camera - what you do with it is up to you.
Agree, wildlife and outdoors they have had advantages in all along and ignored the group because the last CEO said the market was not big enough to worry about and watned to be inner city photography. That is when i sold my gear and went to another brand. @@robertmills4591
Hey yea, but fuji is making a big mistake at just now really concentrating on wildlife lenses. Their market share for wildlife is really low. Only a few maybe 1 out of 200 youtubers has a channel that I know doing wildlife. So they have really concentrated in the past on their core audience. A good system but they might regret not being active in the wildlife scene at some point much like Olympus use to be. We will see if OM can survive....@@WhoIsSerafin
The 150-600 is interesting for people who want the reach but don't mind the price and size. The OM1ii on the other hand is a massive disappointment, atleast for me. Sure, it built on some of the strengths of the OM1 but addressed none of the shortcomings. And most of these improvements are software. Considering that the hardware is pretty much exactly the same except for the larger buffer and possibly improved image stabilization, most of the upgrades can be brought to the OM1 with a firmware update. And it is now $200 more than the OM1, making it $500 more than the G9ii, which makes absolutely no sense.
I sincerely hope they're in it for the long run and not to just make a quick buck off existing users.
My guess is the OM1 ii will see a price reduction in a 6 to 12 months. Next christmas you should be able to buy it for the current om1 price. The older OM1 will see a price reduction as well kind of like the G9 vs the G9ii. The g9 is only $900 and is a great camera for the price. I am not sure how much the OM1 will come down in price. I think it be a nice if they sold if for like $1499.99 but we will see where their positions are. Right now I think they are really trying to make this company profitable so great deals are probably something we will not see outside what they offer in certain times of the year. They are hurting and lucky they are not out of business.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHEREThe old OM -1 has been discontinued in favor of OM-1 mark II. What you have right now is stock of OM-1 which will dry up in 1 year.
Should come down if any are available by next Christmas. @@angeloplayforone
The Sigma version of the 150-600 for full frame is below 1500 dollars, how much did they change on the lens to justify a 1200 mark up in price. You can now pick up the Nikon Z6II for under 1600,the Panasonic G9 MKII for under 1900, is Olympus pricing them self out of the market, I have the Olympus OMD 1MKIII and was thinking about adding the new Camera Until I saw that price.
My guess is they need the money pretty bad. The brand has been bleeding money for a long time. This is one of those items where they charge more for the lenses but the bodies cost less than competing brands. You can get an OM5 for 899.99 on sale that has a bunch of things other brands at that price points do not have. Their flagship is $2300.00 where Nikons flagship is $5400. I am not saying they are equal at any point but try to take the entire system into consideration. Normally I am pretty hard on Olympus but they do give a good overall price point.
Bear in mind, though it may be based on the same blueprint, it is not the same lens. Aside the obvious new mount to fit on MFT cameras and new circuitry to communicate in the same language as Olympus and OM System cameras, it will also have a new rear element to fit the MC-14 and MC-20 specifically and will be refined to produce a lwph consistent with MFT sensors (MFT lenses need to be much sharper than lenses for larger sensor areas to resolve the same information onto a smaller projection area). They have saved a cost by starting with a lens that already exists, but it is far from simply a rebadged lens.
excellent points... @@robertmills4591
I certainly love the mft-system. Own a few Olympus bodies. And even my son (Nikon-fan) says that in real life the IQ of my OM-1 is closer to his Z7ii than the specs suggest. I consider that as a compliment to the small sensor.
Let's not forget OMsystems is a small player. It's simply not possible for them to introduce a new camera every year or so. So they made a smart move using the same body for a new camera. What's wrong with that?
Still they offer a lot for wildlife- and macro- shooters. And people like me shooting 'everything'. And yes, we simply have to be better photographers since we are not able to crop and mft sucks at low-light :-)
Yea with OMs budget they need to move efficient as heck if they make it. They have such a small pool of resources. This will be all down to the marketing if they survive because their R&D cant compete but they are ahead of the competition in many ways.
All very good points, and I agree with everything you said, and it is going to be interesting to see what unfolds, keep us informed...
Thanks again for watching !
It's a really good lens. I've shot horse racing with it since 2022 on a Sony A7III and think the results are superlative. Autofocus is great, and if I miss focus, it's my fault, not the hardware. Image stabilization is good enough for me, no complaints. It's heavy and long, but with a cheap Altura shoulder sling, I've carried my 6-pound kit all day without discomfort. I've also carried it on four-mile nature walks, where the kit does great on mid-macros, as well as bringing out bird details stunningly. With the 2x crop factor on the OM body, it actually may be too telephoto for some sports situations, but in nature, that reach will be handy. That it takes the MC-14 and MC-20 (both of which I own and swear by) is a pleasant surprise.
exactly those super small birds now no problem....
The built in graduated ND is such a killer feature. Basically can get a picture and do no editing
no doubt... great features.
Hi Stafford , a 0:03 0:03 well balanced video comment, I am looking forward to your videos with the 100-400 lens, I have had the OM1 , 12-100 and 100-400 for about 18 months now and have had mixed results mostly due to user I think, I got the MC14 teleconverter about a year ago and I think that actually makes the 100-400 sharper! I had some great results with birds in flight as the OM1 seems to be able to focus better on the isolated subject, I will be getting the 150-600 when it is available here in Australia
Much thanks for watching. yep probably give a quick over view of the 100-400 with and without photos along with some actual bir photos to see how it holds up.
Well stated. I've been shooting M 4/3rds professionally for last 5 years and while I sometimes have been tempted to make a jump to full frame, I just can't get past the full feature-set/s available from both OM/Olympus and Panasonic. I doubled down and kept my Olympus OMD Em-1 Mark III for photos/hybrid work and have a dedicated GH5s for film work! No regrets! While I have the Holy Trinity of Pro Zooms from Olympus... I must confess this new long 150-600mm lens has my GAS resurfacing its ugly head! Ha!
lol yes the GAS can get to you on any system. Thanks for watching.
What about taking, for example, sony aIII and rebranding it to OM (like Leica did with one fuji, i think). Nice, affective move ! No development costs, and full range of third party lenses ready on the market to support new OM-EF bayonet.
yes very efficient. The more lenses the better for any mount right ? Also thanks for watching
Happy to pay the extra $1200 for the lens but angry that the box isn't shiny enough?
Not really angry more like hmm really cutting costs. You look at the subtle moves of the companies and what they do the in their actions speak louder than their words on what is going on behind the scenes. Few camera companies will say we are done they just stop producing cameras lol
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE The box thing is to meet EU regulations. Everything has to be as recyclable as possible in as many places as possible. OM System has simply decided if they have to jump through hoops for the EU with their packaging, might as well have the same packaging for everyone rather then design different boxes for different regions.
Wow thanks for the education on that. Also thanks again for commenting @@robertmills4591
The same reason it doesn't come with a charging block as standard. EU is regulating if the device can be charged by USB-C it should be and should not be sold with an additional charger. This reduces electronic waste, by encouraging users to use the same USB-C cable for multiple devices. OM System makes savings by applying the same standard to all market regions, rather than shipping different products to different markets.
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TIL there's a 300mm f2.8 for 4/3. It's floating around for ~$2k on ebay. I would love to try that lens with an adapter. I'm sure the focus is painfully slow, but f2.8 is crazy.
Yep that cost new about 6 to 8k if i remember well out of my range back in 2005 ish. It is a big heavy lens well made thou.
the m43 version is f4 and can be found on MBP for $2300. I'd take that one for the focus speed over the stop any day.
Yea and it size is much small right ?@@EdwardBartel
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE I'd bet, but I don't know. I started digital on 43rds, but I only had the kit 14-42 zoom and the sublime 50mm f2 lens.
The whingers and whiners come out of the woodwork every time Olympus, now OMS, bring out a new product. Most of them have no intention of purchasing any of the products, but they can't help themselves, they have to whine on and on. The way they go on, you'd think OMS is threatening to send the boys round if they don't purchase the new product. It's too expensive for M43, it's too heavy for M43, it's not fast enough (most would not even notice the difference between f4 and f5.6, or f5.6 and f6.3), it's only a 20MP sensor, why hasn't it got a 25MP sensor - like they would be able to tell the difference in a blind test. As for the packaging, its all about recycling. Strangely, most people binned their lovely black Olympus packaging. Take a look at the second hand market and you will notice most products do not have their original packaging. And guess what, when you trade your old gear in, the retailer does not care if you have kept the packaging or not.
well put. also thanks for watching...
Problem is that those complaining are m43 users. Nikon, Sony, Canon and Fuji users do not care about m43.
excellent thanks for watching. @@angeloplayforone
I was using Olympus cameras and lenses since the 1970s and of course also went into 43 and m43 (besides many other systems like Nikon, Leica, Canon,...)
After the debacle (I call it that way) with the EM1III (only rebranded EM1II) and the EM1X (far too large for m43) I finally left this system 3 years ago.
Meanwhile I am pretty much settled with Leica and some of the most wonderful M lenses I acquired over the years.
BUT
I am missing Olympus (now OM System) as a second small and lightweight system and really think to move back in with their newly introduced OM-1 MarkII.
And guess what, I would probably buy this 150-600 in a heartbeat, because it is so much more affordable and available than their 150-400.
So yes from my side for that strategy of OM System 👍👍👍
ahh a Leica shooter... Never had one but very interesting cameras. Thanks for your comments on this actually might make you come back to the brand. Thanks again.
not going to switch even if i dont like a new product. that is so silly wonder if those trolls really think they can influence people with such statement.
regarding the 150-600 WOW i am already in love, it will bring back my bigma+e5 days. best days in my bird and wildlife photography.
thanks for the video.
ohhh yea remember the bigma days everybody use to all it that LOL ! thanks for watching.
Does this lens fit the older versions of the Olympus OMD EM1 Mark II and 3?
Yes it sure does !
I will not get the 150-600mm i Already have the 300mm f4 pro and the 100-400mm So I dont see the need to get this one, Would be fun to try it out tho. I switched from a Sony R full frame camera last year and could not be happier to have made the switch to the OM-1 system.
Nice sony to om1 is kind of a surprise..
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE The reson for the switch is mainly weight, The sony 200-600mm ways a ton compared to the 300mm olympus lens and on top of that the 300mm olympus lens is way sharper... both systems has their pros and cons but personaly I like the OM-1 more than the Sony a7r4 I had.
nice....@@saernikke
Man oh man that price tag is a hard pill to swallow. It's an external zoom too, so it can't really be that well sealed. Weight-wise I think it's not surprising. I've learned a tiny bit more about optics recently, and my understanding is that when the focal length is significantly larger than the image projection circle (probably around 5x), the aperture (entrance pupil) is really just determined by the size of the front element, which will be the limiting factor for weight. So in that regard a 600/F6.3 zoom is going to be about the same size and weight regardless of FF or MFT.
Interestingly, Nikon's 180-600 is an internal zoom and a bit lighter, and about $1K cheaper? That's a bit crazy to me. Speaking of Nikon lens, that 600/F6.3 PF is only 1.4KG, and the 300/F4 PF is only 0.75KG. In comparison, then olympus 300/F4 is 1.2KG. I know that MFT pixel density is more demanding on the resolution of the lens, and that 600 PF is really expensive, but those weight savings, wow.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wish we can get Nikon lens on MFT natively🤣 I have the luxury of not being invested into any systems yet and I can just wait and see. In the meantime, the P950 will keep me occupied for the spring migratory season at least.
Amen, p950 my man .. light cheap and pretty good !
This is a game changer for m4/3. Will likely purchase in awhile if prices moderate.
Yes, hopefully m43 gets a kick start back up.
Also thanks for watching.
I love the combo of EM-1II and Lumix 100-300 in my bike panier bag. Will never consider buying OM150-600 at this price point for this noisy sensor. To be honest this price is offensive. OM150-400 is something that I'd really love to use, but if the price was 4000 not 7000. Basically with every other company I can find something that can give me similar results in similar size at half price of OM expensive toys, which is not promising for OM.
Thanks for your opinions and watching !
Agree about the reaction. Some wild and crazy comments. I have loved my Olympus cameras, EM-1 iii and EM-10 iv. Photography is a hobby for me. The new OM body and telephoto lens look great, and I would love to have them, but they’re out of my price range. I hope they’re a commercial success because their technology is excellent.
We can always hope my man also with that cheaper versions as well. Thanks for watching !
I have 2 points. First, I don’t believe the Sigma is up to the sharpness I have come to love about Olympus (OM). If it is at least as sharp as the 100-400 then ok. Wait and see I guess. Second, many of M43 shoot the system because of the reduced equipment size and weight. Especially when it comes to lenses. If the 150-600 is just rebranded with some minor changes but basically the same BIG and HEAVY lens, what’s the point? I may as well switch to a 1.6 or FF sensor for less money. I will have to see some very exceptional reviews before I purchase the 150-600. I’ll stick to my 300/f4 pro with the 1.4 converter.
thanks for the reply and watching.
It's nice to read a comment with common sense... At 5100 dollars we have a 20 million pixels with a full frame lens for an overall weight of 2576 grams... For example at 4698 dollars we have a Canon R6 mark II + RF200-800 + Extender 1.4. Only 287 grams more and cheaper by 400 dollars...the om1 was developed by the former owners of Olympus JID bought Olympus but did not buy the name! Obviously they are just rebadging and changing 2 or 3 little things here and there we will see very quickly if they are really capable of innovating...JIP is an investment fund you just have to see what they have made during the purchase of VAIO from Sony in 2014 to have a very different opinion from that offered here...
Yes this is the sad truth I have heard about JIP in the past. Will they just milk and and dump it ???@@ludowild
Hello Stafford Fuhs ! a lot of people are saying it...personally I don't know and I don't hope so! Because Olympus has a very interesting history punctuated by numerous innovations and skills recognized worldwide! Among other things, an exceptional ability to stabilize their camera, optical quality and compactness and lightness with the 150-400 F4.5 TC 1.25 certainly at a very high price but meanwhile others are buying 500F4 or 600F4.. If OM System disappears, micro 4/3 may disappear! there will be more jobs lost... I cross my fingers that this brand accepts its destiny: to innovate, innovate and always innovate with the deepest respect for its consumers and therefore for the micro 4/3 market! Panasonic has just shown that you can put a 25 million sensor on micro 4/3! innovation is always possible! Each brand of device deserves to be defended; this competition is healthy for the market and for consumers! I stand with all my friends who are equipped with Olympus and who hope that OM System will continue by listening to its customers!@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE
Yes, as an engineer I would say the hope for m43 is computational Photography along with minor upgrades will help alot. It will be an upcoming video. @@ludowild
In Europe all their Ambassadors are wildlife and macro photographers.
Yea, i am a bit confused on the whole ambassadors I have seen a few on youtube but not many. More guys are not ambassadors but I would think olmpus would reach out to Mike Lang for support since every week he posts great stuff with m43 gear.
@@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE Even guys like Robin Wong are not ambassadors anymore. They are completly focussed on birds,wildlife and birds.The ambassador need to shoot that type of photography.
@angeloplayforone "They are completely focused on birds"
Yeah, that's why they completely reworked subject detection in the OM-1ii to include humans.
@@vermis8344 Something that other manufactures all have. Canon has this even in their cheap camera. OM did it because the humans does interfere with the animals. So proper human detection is prefered so to separate humans and animals.
I Will Stay! I like this lens. Its maybe not for me, yet. And its pricy. BUT, it is a great lens. And it is really updated campared to the Sigma. Its got Sync IS, its got far better lens coating, new materials, updated speed. That all costs money. And the new world in war order have made inflation to all merchendice.
Now, it is pricy, and I cant afford it now. BUT in the end I Will get it. And no one els is making a 150-600 mft AF lens. And its specially made for Olympus photographers.
Good to hear the improvments. I was not aware of the things they changed this is indeed great news. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Maybe when it's $500 off.
Willing to be that will happen at some point.
Increase on the mark 2 and a selling $1500 glass for $$$$$, easy pass. Arrogance will sink your wooden 🚢 OM
M43 mount (without sacrificing speed), sync IS, teleconverter compatibility, almost double the number of element groups, etc etc...
_'Just'_ $1500 Sigma glass?
Here in the UK it's £2400. That's about the same as my 300mm would have cost me if I bought it new. It's pricey, but it's a niche, specialist product and if you _really_ can't operate in your daily life without it, you can probably take a few packed lunches to work.
Being a skinflint and a trend chaser won't make you a happy ⛺️
$2700 🤭