Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens

Specification

• Focal length: 70-300mm zoom
• 35mm equivalent focal length: 140-600mm
• Construction: 3 ED lens elements
• Angle Of view: 18-4.1 degrees
• Closest focusing distance: 0.96m
• Number of aperture blades: 9
• Maximum aperture: 4.0-5.6
• Minimum aperture: 22
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 80mm x 127mm
• Weight: 620g
• Comes with: hard lens hood LH-61E, lens cap LC-58C, rear cap LR-1

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Reviews

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Reviewed by Steve Pollard

Date Added: Friday 30 January, 2009

This is a great lens, especially when used with the image stabilisation on the Olympus E520. Great for wildlife close up work.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Melvyn Harrison

Date Added: Monday 26 January, 2009

Physically big but not too heavy and easy to handle. Offers 140 to 600mm zoom in 35mm terms - an amazing lens for the price. Gives good performance as long as you can hold it steady at the 300mm end!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by BRUCE EDGAR YATES

Date Added: Friday 23 January, 2009

To put it simply, ideal for landscapes and wildlife. Also the cheapest online dealer who took notice of my request regards delivery instructions.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Brian Routledge

Date Added: Friday 23 January, 2009

I chose the Olympus system because the lenses and cameras are smaller than most other DSLR's and the prices are extremely competative. Considering it's focal length this lens is small and light. I have not used the lens as much as I would have liked, weather has been so bad, but I am impressed with what I have seen so far. It is well built, comfortable to use and the pictures have been of good quality. You may need to switch to manual focus for low light, low contrast conditions (quite frequent of late and in any event more to do with the camera E510 than the lens) but the switch is on the lens, so no problem especially as I was brought up with manual focusing. Anyone wanting a relatively inexpensive good quality long lens couldn't go far wrong with this in my view. I love it.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by terencejohn hamill

Date Added: Thursday 04 December, 2008

I love to take photos of anything that takes my eye but with this lens it has transformed my view on the subjects. I can now take photos without intruding or scaring them off thus finding it all much less frustrating. The most helpfull thing I find is between the camera and the lens they are both very forgiving as to camera shake. The same subject at different distances are all very sharp. Just a tad heavier than I am used to but I will get used to it. Thank you.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Helen Renouf

Date Added: Saturday 08 November, 2008

This is a great lens, it has not totally blown my budget but has enabled me to take the photos that I want... detailed shots at a distance and some great macros. Delivery was quick and product was well packaged!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

FAQs

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Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 5th May 2010
Question: Hi, will this lens work with an Olympus E-500?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens will work fine on an Olympus E-500 D-SLR camera.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 1st November 2009
Question: I am looking for a panoramic lens for my Olympus E520 and also an Olympus 70 - 300mm lens - what would you recommend as being the most cost effective way of doing this? Many thanks
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, 50mm focal length is widely used when taking panaroma photos to stitch together, so if you have the standard 14-42 lens with your E-520 you can use this at approx the 25mm focal length setting (in 35mm terms this will be a 50mm focal length). If you dont have the 14-42 already then we do sell them at a great price on our site. The 70-300 is a great lens but even at it's widest zoom setting is too telephoto really for panoramic use.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 13th October 2009
Question: Hi, will the Olympus 70-300 lens fit the Olympus E-410?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes the Olympus 70-300 zoom lens will be fully compatible with the Olympus E-410 D-SLR camera.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 2nd October 2009
Question: Hi, is the Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens compatible with the E-510?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes the Olympus 70-300mm zoom lens is compatible with the Olympus E510 D-SLR camera.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 29th June 2009
Question: Will the Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED lens, fit my Olympus E420 camera?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes the Olympus 70-300 lens will fit and work fine with the Olympus E420 camera.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 8th November 2008
Question: Is the Zuiko 70-300 compatible with an Olympus E510?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens is compatible with the Olympus E510 D-SLR camera.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 29th October 2008
Question: Hi, is the Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens compatible with the E-400?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens is fully compatible with the Olympus E400 D-SLR camera.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 2nd October 2008
Question: Does the lens have integrated image stabilisation, or is this something that is needed from the camera body??
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, there is no stabiliser in this lens. The E520 and E3 bodies both have a built in Image Stabilisation system.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 22nd August 2008
Question: Does the Olympus 70-300 lens have the full Olympus warranty?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes Olympus lenses, including the 70-300 come with a 1 year European and Worldwide warranty.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 20th July 2008
Question: Hi could you tell me if a tele converter can be fitted to the Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Digital ED Lens.
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes Olympus have the EC14 (1.4x) and EC20 (2.0x) teleconverters which both fit the 70-300 but you will only have manual focus when they are fitted.
Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

Date Added: 11th September 2007
Question: IS THE 70-300mm COMPATIBLE WITH THE OLYMPUS E500
Bristol Cameras Answer: Yes, the 70-300 lens is compatible with the E500 as it has a 4/3rds lens mount.

Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens Question

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Bristol Cameras Answer: As per most accessories listed on this website we do not have the resources to maintain stock info on several thousand smaller items. We keep many of the accessories on our site in stock and even if we don't have the Olympus 70-300mm f4-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED Lens in stock, it is likely that it will be available from suppliers within 2-3 working days.
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