150-400 f4.5 1.25x IS Pro is shipping!

[Holoholo55]

So Photorumors says. Are you in the queue?
https://photorumors.com/2021/03/03/...ro-lens-now-shipping-first-unboxing-pictures/

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

I ordered 5. One to use, the other 4 will be legs for my coffee table project.

 

[retiredfromlife]

By the look of the picture beside what looks like the 100-400 it is bigger than I thought it would be.
Still if I could afford it...…..

 

[RichardC]

I spoke to the dealer with whom my 100-400 is backordered. They said that the demand for the 150-400 has been underestimated by a country mile. I'll just be happy to receive what I ordered - apparently they are sat in a warehouse in Germany shared with Ricoh. Of all the courier companies they could choose from, they are using bloody UPS (Unfit for Purpose Service) to move their stock around Europe.

 

[Holoholo55]

By the look of the picture beside what looks like the 100-400 it is bigger than I thought it would be.
Still if I could afford it...…..
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That's the 40-150 Pro+MC-20, not the 100-400. It's still a pretty big lens.

 

[Avondale87]

$11900 preorder here in Oz.
Ouch!
Anyone got a few spare quids? Please

 

[Henk van Slooten]

Is this a waterproof construction? You can see the rubber ring around the lens mount, but such an opening in the lens housing does not look too good. Often adjusting the lever will wear and tear and how will this be in the future?
Here in the Netherlands the price is 6,999 euros

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[RichardC]

It is weatherproof.

I would still use a raincover of some sort, but that's because I always do.

 

[Panolyman]

$11900 preorder here in Oz.
Ouch!
Anyone got a few spare quids? Please

I you're having a whip-round, I could lend you a couple.

 

[pake]

Is this a waterproof construction? You can see the rubber ring around the lens mount, but such an opening in the lens housing does not look too good. Often adjusting the lever will wear and tear and how will this be in the future?
Here in the Netherlands the price is 6,999 euros
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LOL! Are you REALLY questioning OLYMPUS's weathersealing?! You do know it's the best money can buy, right?

 

[doady]

People in another thread complaining that OM/Olympus is focusing too much on weathersealing, and now people think that the company left a big opening in a 7000 Euro lens for water to get in. Come on.

 

[Mountain_Man_79]

People in another thread complaining that OM/Olympus is focusing too much on weathersealing, and now people think that the company left a big opening in a 7000 Euro lens for water to get in. Come on.

The hole is actually for draining the water OUT of the lens. Duh.

 

[Holoholo55]

Is this a waterproof construction? You can see the rubber ring around the lens mount, but such an opening in the lens housing does not look too good. Often adjusting the lever will wear and tear and how will this be in the future?
Here in the Netherlands the price is 6,999 euros

I don't know how they sealed the lever opening, but Olympus assures us the lens is fully weather-sealed to IPX1 standard.

Dust & Drip Proof
IEC Standard publication 60529 IPX1 (applies when the lens is used with Olympus splashproof Body) / Dustproof construction

 

[apete]

I still cannot decide whether I should buy 150-400 or 14-42. Tough choice

 

[Ghostbuggy]

Actually this should already be the second batch of this lens they shipped, the first customers reported they got their copies in early February already. However these lenses were shipped from Olympus' own online shop, maybe camera stores will now slowly start receiving their shipments and can give them to their customers. Either way it is good news seeing production is being kept up and deliveries are being made.

 

[c12402]

I’ve received the confirmation that my new lens will be shipped from Germany warehouse next Monday, so yes, they are finally delivering It.

 

[Mike Wingate]

I saw a photo of the Wilkinsons Managing dorector handing over a boxed O150-400 lens to a customer. A very rare sight in this country. There will be an unboxing video ceremony later.

 

[RS86]

There will be an unboxing video ceremony later.

Everyone loves a little bit of ceremony! To ensure the lens will serve well. I'm sure even OMDS recommends doing an enchantment to the new lens, to help capture decisive moment. Maybe a little curse to help against thieves. I'm surprised this is not done more often.

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