Keep in mind that the 2.8/300 is a real 2.8 lens, so the booked should be much smoother as you can open uo the aperture much more. And I think this even replicates ate aperture 4.0.
I never thought about buying the 2.8/300 new, as that price is ridiculous. But I remember the advertisements of this lens some 10 years ago were all sounding like Olympus had done the pinnacle in lens design as well as manufacturing - state of the art as we say.
Enjoy both lenses
Peter
PS: I BTW shot the Leica 4.2/105-280 for a while on the R9/DMR combo and while this was a heavy combo, the results were really awarding. Shot it also on a trip through death valley - this was a real great adventure ....
Thanks Peter for the feedback, much appreciated.
Most of my lenses were bought used, especially those Leica classics, the lens you mentioned being part of that.
I only got started with photography as a hobby around Christmas 2006.
Back then I had heard the name Leica once or twice, but didn't know any of their history or products.
My first 2 DSLRs were the Nikons D40 and D200, followed by D300 and D3. All 4 cameras still in excellent working order.
So far I got one Leica camera, the M9 in 2009 and an interesting experience that was and still is. :facesmack:
Interesting that you should mention your visit to Death Valley. For sure that's a real adventure.
In June 2009 I picked up my daughter from College in Santa Cruz, CA.
We travelled back via Yosemite, East Sierra, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon North Rim, Lake Powell, and Canyon de Chelly.
As you can imagine Death Valley in mid June is already pretty toasty.
Here is an image from the East Sierra that I like.
Nikon D3 + 24-70/2.8 AF-S.
The D3 was my favorite camera for a number of years.
I liked the way it handled and the images it produced, including fairly high ISO. :grin:
I finally replaced it with the D800E.
Now back to the E-M1.2 and the 300/2.8 SHG prime with a shot of Bluebirds, an American Robin, and a Northern Flicker.
E-M1.2 + 300/2.8 SHG @ f/5.6, ISO 500, 1/1,000s.