can't comment on the 100-300. But I have the 75-300 Olympus and make similar comments.Still trying to get a real feel for this lens. Personally I find the sharpness/detail of the picture of the leaves to be quite acceptable (about 7' away). The moon shot is a big crop and just OK. Soft looking through a lot of atmosphere? 300mm (the branch) seems a little soft. I find I delete an awful lot of pictures due to bad technique, particularly at longer distances. Considering the cost I'm satisfied with what it does.
The IS is better so that might help, or you might get a better copy, but the design is no better optically so YMMV.I just bought this lens off the boards. Looking forward to playing with it. I've only ever used the mki before. Hoping this is a little better at 300mm.
New-to-me P100-300 II. Love having this lens again (though it's my first time with a mark ii).
I also love late fall. Some shots from a nature walk
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Thanks. Sorry about the delay, I thought I already replied but it's missing so maybe I didn't actually post.I have read the whole thread and saw majority if not all of your shots were the clearest and sharpest! I have this lens ordered and cant wait to get it. I believe your using an Oly body? I am planning to use this on my EM5 MK2. Also, what is the the usual PP that you do for your shots? They are all outstanding! Sorry, lots of questions. Just so excited for this lens. Thanks!
Thanks. Sorry about the delay, I thought I already replied but it's missing so maybe I didn't actually post.
Anyway, yes, I am using on an E-M1 Mk2. The C-AF on the E-M1 Mk2 is very good now, and the software focus limiter really helps this lens since the lens itself doesn't have one.
I'm getting steadily lazier with my PP these days. It's generally crop first for composition, set white balance correctly, set exposure correctly, bring down highlights, sometimes push shadows (but not too much), set black and white points correctly. For strong subject matter I will selectively sharpen focal areas with a soft brush.