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I really do like what I see from this lens so far.Another sample: first full, second crop ...
LEICA DG 100-400/F4-6.3 Shot at 400 mm : distance ... 'longish'
Aperture priority AE, 1/160 sec, f/8, ISO 400, Ev -0.7 | tripod used, lens and camera stabilisation both switched off
K-H did some extensive investigation and recommendation regarding IBIS, OIS and Dual IS.I really do like what I see from this lens so far.
Have a question question WRT using both camera IBIS of EM1 and lens OIS - does it work ok?
Or does it only work perfect in combination with GX8?
Thanks in advance.
Peter
LEICA DG 100-400/F4-6.3 Shot at 300 mm
Aperture priority AE, 1/40 sec, f/5.7, ISO 1000, Ev -0.3
slightly visible: a nasty noisy patch right under the monkey's mouth/throat
What does this exactly mean?Firmware update for the big gun ... Joint update service for OLYMPUS E-SYSTEM
I am afraid NOPE. :banghead:What does this exactly mean?
Will this enable to use Dual IS with that lens also on the Olympus EM1.2 ?????
That would be wonderful indeed!
No Peter, it's nr.2 fix onlyWhat does this exactly mean?
Will this enable to use Dual IS with that lens also on the Olympus EM1.2 ?????
That would be wonderful indeed!
This is too bad! Why can these 2 companies not work together like they should to make this great m43 systems really great?No Peter, it's nr.2 fix only
Hi there Elliot,Bart and Louis,
I'm wondering how the 100-400 is doing these days. I haven't seen much action about it recently, and am trying to decide between it and the 100-300 II that will come out soon. I recently sold the original 100-300 (that I had since 2011), and can't decide whether the compactness of the 100-300 II would be utilized more often or whether the improved image quality and reach would from the 100-400 would be worth the extra weight.
Hi, just returned from a 3 week cruise down to Antarctica. Totally happy with the Panaleica 100-400mm, with one major exception!! As far as stabilization, image quality rendering, and a great zoom range..... watch this lens does not fall off the camera body.Hi All,
I am kind of in the same boat, looking for a great and versatile zoom in the range of 75-400 (well these are my extreme numbers I would wish for).
So I was honestly considering the 100-400 because I saw all these great results and price meanwhile came down a bit to €1500.- so I am quite confused to hear that it should not be as great at 400.
The 100-300 II is definitely a cheaper lens and I am not quite sure how it would perform on my EM1.2 ???
Advice and samples are welcome
Peter
Hi there Phil,Hi, just returned from a 3 week cruise down to Antarctica. Totally happy with the Panaleica 100-400mm, with one major exception!! As far as stabilization, image quality rendering, and a great zoom range..... watch this lens does not fall off the camera body.
Yes, there is an issue, not so much with the lens per se, but with the fact that it is a very heavy lens due to the glass of course, and if one were to wander around with the lens hanging off the camera, or put it down and pick it up again... without due care and attention, it is possible and documented for the bayonet attachment to undo and allow the lens to disconnect.
I used this lens on a GX8 and G85, and found it was worse on the G85 but not so much on the GX8. I have personally solved the disconnect issue with a modified flash bracket, flat strip.. and a couple of extra bracket screws.
Some pics up soon, just in editing mode.. .watch this space.
Phil
Phil,Hi, just returned from a 3 week cruise down to Antarctica. Totally happy with the Panaleica 100-400mm, with one major exception!! As far as stabilization, image quality rendering, and a great zoom range..... watch this lens does not fall off the camera body.
Yes, there is an issue, not so much with the lens per se, but with the fact that it is a very heavy lens due to the glass of course, and if one were to wander around with the lens hanging off the camera, or put it down and pick it up again... without due care and attention, it is possible and documented for the bayonet attachment to undo and allow the lens to disconnect.
I used this lens on a GX8 and G85, and found it was worse on the G85 but not so much on the GX8. I have personally solved the disconnect issue with a modified flash bracket, flat strip.. and a couple of extra bracket screws.
Some pics up soon, just in editing mode.. .watch this space.
Phil
Hi Elliot, here is an image of the modification, it works well and I have not qualms about the lens and the G85 combination anymore. I did contact Panasonic, and the asked me for confirmation that this had happened before, I sent the link from DPReview that I had found, two or 3 had experienced this. They offered to have me send in the lens and body to Sydney, and they would test it to see if it was my damage.. and also stated in their email that their technicians had tested that combination and found no issue. So far I have opted to not send it in for testing, if they offered to have me come in to their office and show them, ok.Phil,
I also am quite interested in knowing more about this bayonet detachment syndrome that you report, especially since I have the G85 body (and not the GX8 or E-M1).
Elliot