Stunning Bart.:thumbs: I am assuming that this was still taken using the Panaleica 100-400?
I am wondering if one of your earlier comments about the wide end producing better results on the E-M1 has something to do with IBIS not being effective at longer focal lengths? My understanding is that the dual IBIS and lens stabiliser which the 100-400 has, does not work with the E-M1, but it does with the Panasonic GX8? Similarly, the Oly 300F4 using a similar dual stabilisation works on the E-M1 but not on the Panasonic GX8!
I have changed my pre-order back to a Panaleica 100-400 having viewed and handled both lenses at a local Pro camera show. I would be prepared to trade one of my E-M1 bodies for a new Panasonic body to permit the lens to have full functionality if this is indeed the case.
Thanks, Dave. Yes, this is shot with the 100-400.
As for the weaker long end, the jury is still out, but there's definitely a pattern emerging ... :lecture:
But I'm not regretting my decision, after all a 100-400 zoom is a powerful tool and this PL really is a fine lens.
As for stabilisation effectiveness, difficult to tell if the results would be substantially better with the GX8 without proper testing.
But honestly I doubt it very much. Still, if time permits I'll run some tests on a tripod with all stabilisation switched off.
Promised ...
Kind regards.