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Testing out OM System`s new 150 - 600mm F5 /6.3 lens

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In this video I test out OM System`s new 150-600mm F5-6.3 lens at RSPB Lakenheath. I show both stills and video taken using this lens, and give my thoughts on it.
Price of the lens will be £2,399 in the UK (2,699 euros/US Dollars)
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@Wairoakid 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Roger. Always like your reviews as you are an actual user who is knowledgeable about the subject and the USE of the camera rather than a techo journalist who is usually focuses on just specifications.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. Much appreciated. As I explained in the video, I am not a `techno sort of guy`. To me , its just a tool to use.

@chandimabodhinath1779 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for a nice presentation about a remarkable equipment.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

THanks for the very kind comment Chandima. Its really appreciated.

@Yotengri 5 месяцев назад

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

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

That is one of the best comments I have seen. Thanks you. There has been a lot of negative things said about the lens being heavy, and a Sigma lens copy, but as you rightly point out, the Sigma does not have weather sealing, or Sync IS or being able to take the converters. Well said.

@robynaldridge8304 6 месяцев назад

Another great video, Roger. Thank you. I have one of these on order. I hope I bond with it a lot more than I've done with the 100-400ml.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind comment Robyn. Its a good lens and I am sure you will get some brilliant shots with it.

@cliffday1183 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Roger interesting to hear your thoughts on the OM1ii, one to think about going forward possibly. I'm not convinced at all on the rebadged sigma 150-600, it defeats the light & portability attributes of the M43 system for me and its around £700 more expensive than the version for Nikon, Canon etc -However, I'm sure others will love it and adopt it, for now I"ll stick with the 300 f4 pro until my Finance Director supports my expenses claim for the 150-400 😃

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Cliff. I have found its always a wise move to do what the `Finance Director` says ! I had hoped to buy the 90mm macro last year when it came out, but `she, who must be obeyed` said `NO !` 🙄

@naturealbums 6 месяцев назад

Amazon are doing the lens for £849 for Nikon or Canon. That's a gob-smacking difference of £1650. It's pre-order for £2499 for the OM everywhere in the UK. It's a full frame lens optics design so you are carrying around a lot of unused glass it's cropped! I wouldn't mind if they provided a specially designed speedbooster with it so at least you could get the ISO down in the UK light. That about F6.3 to F3.1.

@sweden_ove2074 6 месяцев назад

@@naturealbumsSpecially designed OM System Speedbooster sounds like a lovely toy for this lens and the other big ones.

@BalvantPatel 6 месяцев назад

I can not believe OM System priced this lens @ US$ 2600! As noted by everyone that this is a less than $1000 lens. OM systems does not have capability to design own lens no top, does not have skills to negotiate a wholesale price of a $1000 retailed lens (in production for years and for multiple brands)? Just does not make sense for asking $2600 for a third party designed (long time ago), manufactured for lot of brands , and carrying new (not known) brand name lens. I switched from Canon (20+ years) to OM System three years ago, I feel like that I made a mistake.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@BalvantPatel Part of the reason its expensive is that it has 7 stops of IS. This lens is not for everyone, but it does have advantages.

@tarjei99 5 месяцев назад

I had a look at the specification of the Sigma 150-600 Sport, Contemporary and the OM 150-600. These are not the same lenses. The OM lens have one more element (25) than the Sport lens (24). I forgot about how many groups. Most likely the lens is a product improved version of the Sigma Sport lens. As far as weight goes, long lenses will be the same regardless of whether they are full frame or not. Remember that the existing APS-C lenses are relatively short. There is nothing to save by making long APS-C lenses.

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

There are many differences between the OM System 150-600mm and the Sigma. The Sigma will not give you the amount of IS that the Sigma will. A lot of people who moan about this fail to recognise.

@narinthip3058 6 месяцев назад

Great review Roger. Look forward to your next one. Cheers.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Narin. Its much appreciated. Glad you liked it. The next one will be out at the weekend.

@johnpark8297 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this Roger. Really appreciate the knowledge and experience you share. Really enjoyed the stills and footage of the birds on the ice. Look forward to your next film from Elmley 👍

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks John. Much appreciated. I will release that video at the wekend. The third video in the series will be on Short EAred Owls in flight.

@johnpark8297 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Superb Roger I’ll look forward to that one also, I would love to photograph and film SEO, only ever had a fleeting glimpse of one on Lindesfarne many years ago

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@johnpark8297 The short eared owl video should be out in about a week.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 месяцев назад

Very nice video. I'm also currently testing this lens and I appreciate your insights.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thank you taking the time to comment Thomas. Its very much appreciated. I always enjoy your videos, which are brilliant. Your videos have helped lots of people new to the OM System.

@xmeda 6 месяцев назад

Since it is FF lens, they could at least modify it for some drop-in speed booster. Especially with the price, because you can buy Sigma with camera body for the price of this lens.

@ubend59 6 месяцев назад

looks just like the sigma 150-600 is it ?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Its similar, but different. This lens is manufactured and brought to market with full support from OM Digital Solutions for the OM SYSTEM micro Four Thirds standard.

@derekgpony 6 месяцев назад

Hi Roger, I enjoy your videos. I have the 100-400, and of course, I realize both it and the 150-600 are based on Sigma designs. But this is still quite impressive. Unlike many, I don't have a problem with OM going to Sigma and licensing these two lens designs. A lot of people don't like the initial price, but, with getting sync stabilization and it had to be adapted to m43, there were going to be cost increases over the Sigma model. What some people are missing, it will be 2/3 of a stop faster than the 300mm with MC20 at 600mm. I also think it will be marginally faster than the 150-400mm with teleconverter to get to 600mm. That's actually quite impressive to think about. It's certainly faster than the 100-400 through the 150-400 range. Looking forward to your next videos.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Cheers Derek. As you say, to get that much IS, they have really pulled something out the bag. I think people who moan about the price are not taking this into account.

@TrimmerCognition 6 месяцев назад

Yes, they have added some features which will of course incur costs. What you haven't mentioned is quite how much more they are charging for this privilege, considering they have done zero development on the lens optics. The other issue is weight. Yes, it's faster than other Olympus offerings at the long end. But just look at the weight difference, which is a by product of this lens being originally designed for a full frame sensor. This is a good lens. There is a reason why it's been so popular on other systems. People aren't arguing that point. It's the execution by OM System. In the good old days of Olympus, I have no doubt they would have designed a lens with all the above benefits while also being at a size and weight much more suited to the system. For that, I would be more than happy to pay a significant premium. The 150-400mm is a prime example of their innovative designs in this field. What the current release shows is that OM System clearly have no interest in following that example.

@tarjei99 6 месяцев назад

@rogerhance5883 It looks like people compares the price of the lens with the cheapest Sigma version. I don't know if that is appropriate. And they complain about the weight which is pretty close to the 150-400. Around 300 gram difference. A normal bag of Coffee where I live. People comment as if 2kg is heavy for a 150-600mm zoom. Weather sealing and perhaps a change of glass in a lens will add weight. Given the complaints, I start wondering if the rumour is true about someone paying for people to rubbish other camera brands. Originally, it was Canon that was the target.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@tarjei99 You make a very good comment.

@TrimmerCognition 5 месяцев назад

@@tarjei99 Why is the price not comparable if the glass is the same? The L-mount version of the Sigma lens is already weather sealed, so your weight justification isn't valid. You can buy a Canon R7 and 200-800mm lens for less money and less weight than the OM-1 and 150-600mm. So I have to ask, how much is OM System paying you? I love my Olympus E-M1X and 300mm F4 and I will continue to use them - this release doesn't change that. It just makes me sad for the future of the brand.

@stephenfinch4534 6 месяцев назад

Great video Roger, Question, I appreciate that sharpness is subjective, but I wondered how it compares with the 300mm F4 pro at the same focal length? I look forward to your next video.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Stephen. To be honest, I could not say with any certainty, but if I had to guess, I was say the 300mm F4 is probably marginally sharper. The 300mm F4 was one of the best lenes I have ever used.

@keithholland4322 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this video. Could you please test the image quality with teleconverters? I have a feeling that since this is just a rebranded Sigma 150-600mm (it's almost identical to the Sony E-mount version) and it was originally designed for use with full frame cameras, it might not be very sharp when used with teleconverters. Also, is the stabilization good enough to shoot video from a monopod instead of a tripod? I had the privilege of borrowing a 150-400mm in November and I found that it handled very well for still photographs on a monopod, although I didn't test it with video.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Hi Keith. Thanks for commenting. I have tested the lens out with the 1.4 converter, but not the 2x. I think there is a VERY SLIGHT loss in quality with the 1.4, but its only very marginal, and I have to blow it up on my screen to see it. In the next video, I show video footage of a Kestrel in flight, taken hand held. I was amazed how good it came out. That video will be realeased on Saturday, so watch out for it. I agree about the lens being very similar to the Sigma 150-600mm. They look very much alike.

@godsinbox 6 месяцев назад

Now THAT is a surprise lens!

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting.

@TexasPelican 6 месяцев назад

This was really interesting! Looking forward to more videos from you! Cheers. :)

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the very kind comment. Glad you liked it. The next video will come out at the weekend.

@philparker97 6 месяцев назад

Very interesting for me as I'm thinking of changing systems. I am hoping the Mk2 version improves some of the features and functionalities with focusing and ID recognition, especially for wildlife, in particular bird photography, so I look forward to your next episodes.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Phil. Changing systems is a big commitment, so I can understand you position. I was in exactly the same position when I changed from full frame Canon. People were constantly telling me that I would regret it. I didnt ! My only regret was that I had not changed earlier.

@philparker97 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Yes, I would be changing from Nikon D850 & 500. Whilst I'm happy with the quality, I recently bought an OM-5 for travel photography when cycling/hiking and I'm so impressed by the quality from M4/3 as well as the comparatively ultra-lightweight of the system. Add to that the enhanced features and functionality for wildlife and landscape it would seem to make a system change, and upgrade to OM-1 Mk2, an easy decision. Of course there will be a significant financial penalty now as the new 'Z' mount system has added to the depreciation of the 'F' mount system. Of course there is also a technology advancement of about 8 years to take into consideration. So, it is videos like yours (I've watched a few now and will watch more) that really help. Thanks again!

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@philparker97 Hi Phil, Thanks for the kind comment about my videos. It was the saving in weight that made me change from full frame to M4T. Having said that, the new lens is quite a heavy beast, but easy to hand hold, as I will demonstrate in the third video.

@RichardCookphotography 6 месяцев назад

Great video Roger. Looks like an interesting lens. The video looks good!👍

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Many thanks Richard. Although the lens is very good, I cannot see myself changing from my 150-400mm .

@RichardCookphotography 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Yes. I won’t be getting it either but it will definitely appeal to many though!🙏👍👌Also thank you for the info about Lakenheath. When I come back to England I always want to find somewhere I can get close to common English birds to photograph as I don’t have anywhere really. When I am over in the summer I will see if I can get over there👍

@derekmidgley 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking a look at it, and you took some awesome photogrpahs. Especially love that little Robin at 08:33. I used to be very into m4/3rds. Saw it as the hope for lighter gear that could capture birds at a distance. Then the lenses grew heavier with each iteration and ... so did the prices. This new one looks great, but, looks like it's much too heavy. I've moved on to Canon's RF100-500mm with an R7 and, from a quick google, I bet I'm carrying around about 1kg less metal; but a similar price point and similar total resolution to photograph tiny little shy birds. Now if I could just persuade the birds to come closer!

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind comment about the images. Glad you liked the Robin. The weight of the lens is a fair enough issue. Its even heavier than my 150-400mm.

@user-tm9gx3uk7g 6 месяцев назад

Not a lens for everyone, maybe not more most, but it is for me. I think it is a unique and amazing piece of kit (not as nice as the 150-400 quick is out of my tax bracket). Saving now. Thank you for the nice review. Subscribed and looking forward to your next vid. Best.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Robert. It is a good lens, and I am sure you will be pleased with it. As you say, the 150-400mm is out of a lot of peoples bracket, where as the new lens is more affordable.

@jorvikoutdoors 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your review atb Lee

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind comment.

@jpsteiner2 6 месяцев назад

How does the sync stabilization work with the OM-5? Since, with the 150-600, I'm really pairing the camera to the lens and not the lens to the camera, does synch stabilization work with the OM-5 or just the OM-1 mkii? Thanks.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Hi John, The sync stabilisation would work, but I am not quite sure how many stops of IS you would get. I will contact my technical guy and get back to you.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Not heard back from my technical guy yet but I think you should get about 5-6 stops of stabilization using the OM-5.

@luciegagnon1238 29 дней назад

Thanks for this review. What about atmospheric distortion? When i shoot common goldeneyes for example in winter on the water with the Pana Leica 100-400 (200-800) , I get a lot if atmospheric distortion. This lens would give me better reach but… wouldn’t the atmospheric distortion be a problem?

@rogerhance5883 29 дней назад

Thanks for commenting. To be honest, I did not find that atmospheric distortion to be a problem. That said, I only had the lens for a few weeks, so cannot definately say.

@ridealongwithrandy 6 месяцев назад

New lens I want! A couple of years ago I sold my 100-400 f5-6.3 to fund the 300 f4, I have been rethinking that decision. Now that the 150-600 is out, I might want to get that first. I love the 300 for it's total sharpness, period. But having to zoom with your feet gets old quickly. What I like about the 150-600, is the same focal range as the 100-400, but with Sync IS added on for a bonus. Some will say this is a reworked Sigma but as Thomas Stirr says, SO WHAT! It would fill my needs for the price and performance. In my post retirement dream world, I would have the 100-400 for it small size, and the 150-600 Oly "bigma" for it's reach. I know cost wise I would be getting near the 150-400 f4.5 dream lens, but having two for the price of one is my way to go! And BTW, the Sigma 150-600, has only 6 special glass elements for the FF cameras, this however has 14 special glass elements, and also has been engineered to "talk' to the OM cameras effortlessly, and the features are amazing, down to the lens creep options, to the shoulder strap option etc etc etc.. Also, I had the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 which was heavy, so this is a 'little" lighter, and I could hand hold the Nikon for a bit. This would also complement the 40-150 f2.8 for sure.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting, and I totally agree with what you say. For me the extra reach, the amount of IS that you get, and the feel of the lens make it a worthwhile expense.

@mjsmith8741 6 месяцев назад

Would be interested in comparison shots of this lens at 300mm, 420mm and 600mm against 300 f4, plus MC14 and MC20, I suspect will be sharper at 600mm vs the MC20

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Quite possible Mike. I no longer have the 30mm, so cannot do a comparrison. The 300mm F4 was probably the sharpest lens I ever owned.

@stevebonn3463 6 месяцев назад

Impressive images and video, Roger.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks very much Steve.

@MikeLaneFRPS 6 месяцев назад

Did you release this at 0605 hours? Very quick off the mark. This will be your most viewed video yet.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

I had it already to go, and released it when I got up at 7.00am this morning. As you say, it will be my most viewed video. Quite a few more subscribers since it was published. I have the Elmley video ready to go at the weekend, (with new music ! 😂) and the Short EAred Owl video will go the following week.

@alandimery3379 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your video Roger. At the end there, where you compared the size, to be fair i think you should have extended the 150 600. It would then be comoarable, if not longer, than the 150-400. There is another review out which gives images. This clearly shows the 150-600 to be softer than the 150-400. Have you found this?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

HI Alan, In hindsight, I should have shown the new lens extended when comparring the sizes. Also, I should have pointed out that the 150-600mm is actually slightly heavier than the 150-400mm. The only time that I notice that the 150-400mm is slightly sharper, is when I am cropping into the picture by large amounts. If you were to crop in heavily with both lenses, you would see a slight difference if you put them images side by side.

@alandimery3379 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 thanks

@frazerrennie1340 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing 👍

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Frazer. Glad you liked it.

@davidfoster2613 6 месяцев назад

It’s a good lens for the micro 4/3 system. It’s nice a sharp. I the price is a reasonable price. A lot better that the 150-400 lens that came out a few years ago. Priced at 7500. Would by this lens in a heartbeat

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like the lens David. The 150-400mm is a great lens, but as you say, very expensive.

@petersmith4098 6 месяцев назад

you kept that a secret Roger lol, you looked a bit startled when i mentioned it at the club last week, I thought you were not letting on

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Ha ha! I had had it for about three weeks when you mentioned it, but I had to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement before they sent it to me. Bit like they say in the spy films, `if I had told you, I would have had to kill you afterwards ` 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I even had to tape over the OM System logo on the camera, so that people could not see what it was.

@petersmith4098 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 cheers 007

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@petersmith4098 🤣🤣🤣

@sangria687 5 месяцев назад

I just received this lens the other day. I noticed that the IS works great when focusing; however, when I take a photo it jerks erratically producing less than sharp images. However, when I turn IS off it doesn't do this. Does anyone else have this issue?

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

That should not happen. You need to contact OM Systems, or the retailer who supplied the lens.

@sangria687 5 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 thanks for the quick response. I am going to send it back.

@regentsthilaire6404 6 месяцев назад

The 150/600mm when it is at 400mm, the aperture should be below f6.3? If so, this lens probably interests me.

@colininglis8918 6 месяцев назад

Nice but.... what shutter speed can you get using 200 iso, I appreciate the lens, because it will affect things a lot, I am a m43 user thanks.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Colin. At ISO 200, you would need decent light. I rarely go as low an ISO as that unless I am doing long exposure seascapes.

@JessDemant 6 месяцев назад

The new OM telezoom is a full frame Sigma lens with the OM logo, which is why it's so big and heavy and unfortunately a higher price, isn't that correct?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Hi Jess, Thanks for commenting. This lens is manufactured and brought to market with full support from OM Digital Solutions for the OM SYSTEM micro Four Thirds standard.

@JessDemant 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Yes, but some videos also say it's a Sigma lens, and as one of them says it, it's the same construction and glass size as the Sigma lens for Fe-mount and L-mount for full frame , so it is a Sigma lens adapted to MFT

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@JessDemant This lens is manufactured and brought to market with full support from OM Digital Solutions for the OM SYSTEM micro Four Thirds standard.

@michaelschneider9710 6 месяцев назад

Shame they did not use the 60-600 for this. I have that lens for L mount

@SteveHedgesPhotography 6 месяцев назад

Hi Roger, that is going to be such a popular lens I think. All the best Steve.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Hi Steve, Thanks for commenting. Yes, its going to be a good seller for OM System. I was using the new camera, withmy 150-400mm lens when we met up for the Waxwings. I had to tape over the logo on the camera becuse they did not want any information about the new camera leaking out. It was frustrating not being able to post recent pictures I had taken !

@SteveHedgesPhotography 6 месяцев назад

Hi Roger, yes I bet it was. Is the OM1 mark II a big improvement over the OM1? I have to say the leap in performance from my Z6II to the Z8 is amazing. All the best Steve.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Its a definate improvement Steve. The autofocus seems to be more `sticky`. Although its a decent improvement, but not the huge jump that they had from the EM1mkIII to the OM1.

@anupamsadhukhan5620 2 месяца назад

I can in this vdo that this given very blur background compare to 300mm prime. Whats view on it to compare with your 150-400mm lens?

@rogerhance5883 2 месяца назад

The 150-600mm is a good lens, but in my personal opinion, the 150-400mm is better. Thats why its £4000 more expensive.

@anupamsadhukhan5620 2 месяца назад

@@rogerhance5883Thanks for your response. 150-400 expensive enough for me, thus high price it must be deserved special quality. 300mm and 150-600m nearly same price. Thus I am thinking and planning, and ask your opinion before going to conclusions as you are an experienced olympus user.

@rogerhance5883 2 месяца назад

@@anupamsadhukhan5620 It depends on the `type` of bird photography you do. If you work from a small hide, a zoom is by far the best option. If walking around a reserve, the fixed focal lenght is fine. I would say the 300mm F4 is very slightly sharper than the 150-600mm. Having said that, the 150-600mm is a very good lens. Are you in the UK ?

@anupamsadhukhan5620 2 месяца назад

@@rogerhance5883 I used to Bird photography through the forest where most Bird stay on top of tree. Often visit wet land to find out wet land birds. I am from India.

@MDMiller60 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Roger.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Cheers Michael

@aronheath-pu7vx 6 месяцев назад

Hi Roger great review looks a good lens I'm intrested do you think the new lens will still perform okay with olypmus odem1x as couldn't afford the new m1 mark 2 as well hopefully a firmware update will realease some more improvements to the odem1x or the m1 mark 1 as people upgrade prices should fall cheers mate

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Hi Aron, Thanks for commenting. The lens will work with the EM1X, but it would be a lot better with an OM1. I would hang on for a short while because as people start to upgrade to a OM1mkII, there may be somegood secondhand OM1`s about. You should be able to buy at a reasonable price. The new lens is good, so it may be a while before that comes down in price. Hope that helps.

@tarjeijensen7237 6 месяцев назад

This looks rather good.👍

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Its a nice bit of kit.

@ThatKayakingGuy 6 месяцев назад

i notice u got some drips of water on the barrel at about 3 minutes into the video. you not worried about ingress from moving the tube in after that? the rating isnt very clear regarding the moving of the tube

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Andrew. Well spotted.The lens is supposed to be weather proof, so it did not really concern me.

@ryantang8146 6 месяцев назад

Here is the hard question. Would this lens replace the 150-400 f4.5 Pro which I happen to own one. The weight is similar and this lens has even more reach than the 4.5 Pro lens. Whoever in the field of bird photography knows, reach means everything, an extra 200mm does make a difference and that’s without putting any MC converter on. Would be good to see a comparison between those two lens and see whether it is justified to buy one more lens or replace it and save some cash for the OM-1 mark 2😅

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Ryan. Its much appreciated. Its not a difficult question at all. The 150-400mm wins easily. Although the 150-600mm is a great lens, the advantages of the 150-400mm out weigh the extra reach. If you put a 1.4 on the 150-400mm, and then engade the 1.25 extender, you have a massive reach. I certainly will not be relacing my 150-400m with the new lens. It was sent to me to try out for a few weeks to get some feedback. Stick with your 150-400mm. Its amazing.

@ryantang8146 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883Thank you for your reply. Yes the 150-400 f4.5 Pro is a brilliant lens and I do enjoy shooting with it. By the way, does shutter speed still apply for the OM-1 mark 2 with the 50 fps and 25 fps? I hope that will the mark 2, you can shoot with any shutter speed and frame rate you want with black out free.

@theflyingdutchman7127 6 месяцев назад

hi roger I read a lot of disappointment among the various videos that I have seen, but what strikes me are the beautiful images that I pass by. it is mainly people with a material fetish who complain. I mainly look at the images that both the lens and camera produce, and not unimportantly how the man/woman behind the camera can handle them. Still beautiful photos 👍

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the that. Your comments are always appreciated. I agree there is a lot of disappointment in various videos, but they are technical appraisals. For me , if it does the job then is a good piece of kit. I have to say though that I was a bit disappointed that the new camera does not autofocus at 120fps for video.

@theflyingdutchman7127 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 hi Roger I think om-systems is too small to develop new big possibilities. they only serve 1/2% of the camera market. We'll wait and see how Om-systems develops further.

@davidhall8076 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Roger. Not sure I want the new lens as it is heavier than the 150-400. I am interested in the new body though, looking forward to your video from Elmely.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting. The new lens is not heavier than the 150-400mm. As far as the weight, its in between the 150-400 and 100-400. I will not be changing to this lens, as I think the extra 50fps that you get with the Pro 150-400mm is too much of an advantage. The camera is an improvement on the previous OM1. Having said that, the OM1 is a fantastic camera anyway.

@davidhall8076 6 месяцев назад

Hi Roger. According OMSystem website, the 150-400mm Pro weighs 1.875g (without Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap and Lens Hood) The new 150-600mm lens weighs 2065g (without Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap and Lens Hood). I did read on the E-Group site that is will be heavier so just checked out OM's site for the correct data.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@davidhall8076 You are correct David . I have just checked. It is heavier than the 150-400mm. Smaller, but heavier . AS much as I was impressed with the new lens, I am certainly not changing my 150-400mm for it. The extra stop of light, internal focusing, and 50fps make the 150-400mm the clear winner. But if I was buying again, as a first buy, its £4,000 cheaper than the 150-400mm. The 150-600mm was only sent to me to test out and give some feedback.

@ryantang8146 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883so this lens even though it has sync IS does not support the fastest drive speed of 50fps ?

@cryptographerchris4856 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Are you ok with the lens not having internal zoom? Can you lock the lens at any length or just at 150? Thanks.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Chris. Glad you liked it. You cannot lock the lens at any lenght. ONly at fully closed. You can adjust the zoom so it is more stiff. The three variats are , smooth zoom, stiffer zoom, and locked.

@cryptographerchris4856 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks for the info.

@wansonicful 6 месяцев назад

Roger, does the 150-600mm support 50 fps C-AF mode? Thank you.

@gregm6894 6 месяцев назад

In the video he mentions that it does not, because it is not one of the 'Pro' series lenses. It maxes at 25 FPS, just like the 100-400mm.

@wansonicful 6 месяцев назад

thank you @@gregm6894

@Mr.Camera 6 месяцев назад

とても綺麗な画像ですね。

@eelco6587 6 месяцев назад

Hi Roger, I am curious about how it compares to the 150-400mm in your experience. At least in your size comparison smaller than I expected compared to the 150-400. I am a lucky 150-400 owner. I guess the combination of the 150-400 and TC14 offers probably similar image quality. At similar weight. Also you say the AF is improved. In what way? Is it quicker and more accurate than version 1?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

To be perfectly honest, the 150-400mm is a far better lens, and I certainly will not be swapping it for the new lens. Although the new lens is smaller in size to the 150-400mm, it does weigh slightly more ! I think the autofocus is improved, but difficult to say by how much. It seems to stick on the bird better. I will demonstate this in the third video in the series. Thanks for commenting.

@davidosborn3356 6 месяцев назад

Nice video Roger, certainly looks a nice piece of kit and certainly fills a gap in the lens line up. Really pleased to see that they’ve got you on board to review their equipment. Did you ever get the 90 macro?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

HI David, Thanks for the very kind comment. I was pleased to have been included in this product review. I have tried to make the video about the product, as well as the location and the photography. As I mention in the video, I am not a `technical ` sort of bloke. I did not buy the 90mm macro , but I intend to in early spring.

@davidosborn3356 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 I’m thinking of the 90 in the springtime to, but still not 100% sure, I think it’ll all depend on the cost, they’ve already had offers in the USA but were obviously still waiting. Is there enough on the new camera to convince you to upgrade?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@davidosborn3356 I think the 90mm will definately be a purchase for the springtime. I hesitated last year because I was not sure how much I would use it, but that was a mistake. I think I will definately upgrade the camera.

@davidosborn3356 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks for your thought. I’m seriously tempted by the 90 and short term it’ll depend on what offers they might have at this years photo show. As most of my work on the OM system is macro I don’t think there’s enough on the new camera to warrant the change. Unfortunately that’s the problem with running with 2 systems. I’ll certainly be interested in seeing what you and Mike think of the af upgrades when you get to use the new body.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@davidosborn3356 The 90mm is definately worth considering. I can get you a small discount on it if you email me. I dont think Mike will buy the new camera. At present, he is happy to run the current OM1 for stills, and the G9mkII for video. He came down to my hide a couple of weeks ago to make a video, so look out for that in the near future.

@DennisJacobsenWildlife 6 месяцев назад

Nice episode Roger 🙂 can you track flying birds with the AF in video with this camera? to bad they diden´t put implement 120P in 4K with full AF

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Its still falls behind for in birds in flight with video. Why they did not implement C-AF at 4K 120fps is a mystery. Did you see Mike`s video on this ?

@d-entrecasteaux 6 месяцев назад

I thought Roger was testing the new "Sigma" lens only on the original OM1. Some say the OM1 mkII has stickier C-AF for stills and video but I'd have to try it first. I don't see the deeper buffer as an upgrade.

@DennisJacobsenWildlife 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 no just checked his channel but nothing with OM-1 M2 he made at review with the Panasonic G9M2

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@DennisJacobsenWildlife HI Dennis, he was tesing the G9mkII against the original Om1. Not the OM1mkII.

@kbruff2010 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Kevin

@stephenedmunds207 6 месяцев назад

Great images and very useful information,,,,,,, can the tripod foot be removed from this lens? if not i take it you can rotate it to get it out of the way when hand holding?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Stephen. I dont think you can remove the colar but you can rotate it for hand holding.

@stephenedmunds207 6 месяцев назад

thank you roger@@rogerhance5883

@deboranorz4371 6 месяцев назад

I am pleased with OM 150-400 and have added the 1.4 TC. The 2.0 is another option available. These do not throw the well balanced lens off, or add too much weight to the 4lb 4oz lens. I am over 65 female. I use OM 1 but have just ordered OM 2 through Amazon as well.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for commenting Debora. I certainly will not be swapping my 150-400mm for the new lens. As good as it is, the 150-400mm is better. You will enjoy the new OM1mkII. Its a very nice camera.

@deboranorz4371 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 in fact I am selling my second OM 1 that I had kept neck strap on for the shorter lenses, and my 100-400 like new lens as well.

@phillongshaw8334 5 месяцев назад

Hi all just bought this lenses 150 x 600 used it this afternoon and I find the photographs are very noisy my camera is a OM 1 any ideas?

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

Hi Phil, The lens should not make any difference to the noise. Its the ISO of the camera. What ISO were yiu shooting at ? If you find the images are only noisy when using that lens, and not with others, you need to contact OM System and get them to send you a replacement.

@phillongshaw8334 5 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 hi Roger thanks for getting back to me. I only got the lens yesterday afternoon and took it up for a quick walk around but I’ll try it out when the weather gets better at the moment. We got a storm so when the Sun comes out or look and see if it gets any better, thank you for replying

@phillongshaw8334 5 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 what do you think is the best settings for the 150 x 600 lens for wildlife and birds in your help would be greatly received

@markwalker8374 6 месяцев назад

A year ago I saw this montage video shot in 5.2k 120 fps using the OM-1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IIYydmYQmTU.html&start_radio=1 In the comments discussion it was revealed this was shot on SH-1 mode and porting the 95 or so raw images to make just over a second of usable footage then slowing it down in the timeline for 24p or 30p giving clips of 4 to 5 seconds in length. The OM-1 II doubles the buffer allowing longer clips using this technique and might be applicable for bird video albeit with a cumbersome workflow.

@d-entrecasteaux 6 месяцев назад

Great idea! Thanks! 🙂

@UnluckyNewbie 6 месяцев назад

Hello Roger! I have a question about Om-1 + 300 F4 Pro + MC-14 and stabilisation. When i use it with C-AF mode + bird detection + SH2 mode (25 or 50 FPS) it's not so much stable - i mean sure, stabilizer work (if i half press shutter image in viewfinder become more stable) - but it's not near as good as R7 With RF 100-400 at long end or even with RF 800! Image on OM-1 not "freezes" in EVF at all - i mean sure it's hard to handhold 2+ KG lens+ body kit, but i was sure that SYNC-IS magic is here and it will and MUST be so much stable (after reviews of other ppl) Some tips for me? I tried both setups for IS - Sync-IS Auto + Sync-IS 1. Lens and Body updated to last fimrware Edit: camera reset to defaults fixed this issue !

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Not quite sure exactly what your asking here ? Maybe best to ask one of the OM System `technical guys` ? As I explain in the video, I am not a `technical bloke`. I just use ti as a tool to get the pictures I want.

@UnluckyNewbie 6 месяцев назад

@@rogerhance5883 Thanks for answer! I fix my problem with camera reset to defaults. I ask here because many of OM-1 users watching reviews of new OM-1 and may experience same problem as i had. But all around fix worked - if you have any problem with ANY computer - just try to reset it :)

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@UnluckyNewbie Glad you sorted it. 😀

@taylorlimbeck6854 6 месяцев назад

How is that tripod head compared to a gimbal?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

I find the benro video head is easier to use for shooting video. I do have a gimbal head on my other tripod, but I much prefer a video head. If your only shooting stills, a gimbal is fine.

@colintraveller 6 месяцев назад

I saw on the OM FB Page . they stated that it also has a Digital ND Filter incorporated into the Camera ... ....

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Yes Colin, you are correct. I aim to make a future video demonstrating it.

@TheSannaeriksson 6 месяцев назад

Built in ND- filter has been in OM/ olympus cameras for quite some time and has bee improved for every upgrade. The new thing in the OM1 mark ll is the built in gradueted ND filter.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@TheSannaeriksson Correct Susanna. I have not had a chance to test it out yet, but it looks very interesting.

@DavidCrooksPhotos 6 месяцев назад

My understanding that one reason it is not a Pro lens because it is plastic. It is supposed to use the full IS compared the 100-400mm, which does not.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

The difference between this lens and other `Non Pro ` lenses is that the camera and lens `talk to one another`. Thats why the IS is so good . It certainly does not feel as if its plastic.

@stevenbirds2920 6 месяцев назад

To@Tonyb736, Are you systematically posting the same comments on each launch review of this lens this morning? You made exactly the same comment on the Wildman Rouse video too. Your opinion might carry more weight if you waited and took advantage of the try before you buy scheme OM Systems offer and got hold of the camera, the lens and a the battery grip and tried it for a few days? It’s horses for courses and a fraction the cost of the 150-400.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

I have not seen or commented on the Wildman Rouse video. I am not sure OM Systems do the `try before you buy` sheme ? Olymous used to do this but I was not aware OM System did this.

@stevenbirds2920 6 месяцев назад

Hello Roger, I fear you have mistaken to whom I was responding to. My comments were addressed to one of the first people to comment on your video and who had posted the exact same comment elsewhere and to the effect that the lens was too big and heavy for four thirds and so was counter to the reason for using the system. I was suggesting he might like to try the lens before jumping to this conclusion and also he should bare in mind the target audience. I wasn’t directly any criticism towards yourself but to the chap using the handle Tonyb736 - hence my reference to him at the start of the post. I chose to post a new entry rather then use the reply option to his post simply to alert other readers who might follow. Keep up the good work.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

@@stevenbirds2920 Hi Steve, I had not read the post correctly. Thanks for clearing that up, and for the very kind comment. As you so rightly say, its best to actually feel the lens in your hands before commenting on the weight being heavy. All the best, Roger

@bashwell3986 6 месяцев назад

What does the STL switch on lens do?

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

It will lock the lens to stop the lens `troboning out` as your carrying it arround.

@markrhodes5474 6 месяцев назад

The price of £2,500 is well over priced considering it’s a Sigma lens

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

This lens is manufactured and brought to market with full support from OM Digital Solutions for the OM SYSTEM micro Four Thirds standard.

@harryvlogs7833 6 месяцев назад

I love this sigma lens

@Misigun99 6 месяцев назад

Bigma

@harryvlogs7833 6 месяцев назад

@Misigun99 not really this is about the size for any 150-600mm lens

@EarlyBirdJP 5 месяцев назад

Did you compare an om-1 to an om-1 mk2?

@EarlyBirdJP 5 месяцев назад

I just heard your remarks about better focusing. Anything more specific? BTW thank you very much for all you do. 😊

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

@@EarlyBirdJP Thanks for the kind comments. I have been asked about how the OM1 compares to the OM1mkII. The autofocus is certainly better. How much better is debatable. At a rough estimate (my own opinion, so dont quote me on that) , I would say the auofocus is 15/20% improved, but very difficult to say exactly.

@horniuvrat1642 6 месяцев назад

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.

@SMGJohn 5 месяцев назад

People arguing about this lens size and price are like kids arguing about how their old Pokemon cards are better then the new ones. 300-1200mm full frame view, 600-2400mm with an extender, I like to see the full frame equivalent to this lens, because I bet these argumentative whiners would become quiet really quickly.

@rogerhance5883 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for commenting. I have to agree with what you have said. I was surprised how negative some people have been about the lens. OK its heavy, but what to you expect for the focal lenght. Once again, thanks for the comment.

@BilloBob1231 6 месяцев назад

Full Frame Lense on M34 whats the point?!?! and OM call it their own........................................................................... was a mistake!!! and they sell it for 2x the price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@tonyb736 6 месяцев назад

it's too big and heavy for M4/3 system - kind of defeats the point of M4/3 and too expensive

@eelco6587 6 месяцев назад

although I agree on size and the price is higher than I hoped for, it still offers something very unique in the photography world and there is nothing at this price point giving 300-1200mm equivalent out of the box and with sync IS. I am happy with this addition as it makes the M43 system more complete and unique.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

Fair enough comment.

@tonyb736 6 месяцев назад

@@eelco6587 Agree, though it's not just the price for me it's the size and weight - if it had been more like the Fujifilm 150-600mm size and weight that would have been great.

@godsinbox 6 месяцев назад

@@tonyb736 the fuji lens you mentioned is not very good. if you look at the rear element is is more suitable for a pinhole camera.

@eelco6587 6 месяцев назад

@@tonyb736 I tried the Fujifilm 150-600mm at its introduction I wasn't that impressed. F8 is not that usable IMO in too many situation, especially in forests. 88mm vs 95mm filter is probably the 2/3 of a stop more light that the Sigma/OM-System 150-600mm can gather. It is 5 cm smaller than the Fujifilm which length is comparable with the 150-400mm. But yes I think the 150-600mm will appeal mostly to those willing to carry more in favour of reach.

@markkuautio7831 6 месяцев назад

Very dissapoint at they doesn’t make attention to make better video option. Again very poor AF and diigital look codec. Not a camera to this day standard.

@rogerhance5883 6 месяцев назад

The video focusing is improved, but I have to agree with you, it could always be better. I wish they had put C-AF at 120fps on the camera.