Subj : Forget Samsungs Space Zoom  this OM System super telephoto zoom l
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Jan 30 2024 06:45:05

Forget Samsungs Space Zoom  this OM System super telephoto zoom lens can 
shoot up to a staggering 2400mm

Date:
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:30:55 +0000

Description:
You can shoot handheld up to a staggering 2400mm with OM System's new super 
telephoto zoom.

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Alongside the new OM-1 II mirrorless camera , OM system has announced a new 
super telephoto zoom lens for its micro four thirds system  the M.Zuiko 
Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS. 

The micro four thirds sensor format has a 2x crop factor which means the new 
lens has a full-frame equivalent focal length range of 300-1200mm, making it 
the world's longest zoom lens if you use it with a micro four thirds camera, 
like the new OM-1 II. What's more, it's compatible with the brand's 1.4x and 
2x teleconverters  pair it with the latter and you have a 600-2400mm zoom 
range. Wow. 

Thanks to 5-axis 'Sync IS', OM System says the new lens provides up to 7EV 
stabilization at its wide end, or 6EV at its telephoto end when used with the 
OM-1 II, meaning it's entirely possible to shoot handheld at the maximum 
focal length and still get sharp shots  incredible stuff, provided you can 
frame your subject in the first place, and that's no mean task with such a 
versatile zoom. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: OM System) Image 2 of 2 (Image 
credit: OM System) 

As amazing as the new M.Zuiko 150-600mm sounds especially for wildlife 
photography, its design is actually in mold of the existing full-frame Sigma 
150-600mm F5.0-6.3 'Sports' lens. As such, it's nothing new per se, only that 
you get a much greater reach given the micro four thirds 2x crop factor, plus 
its identical close focusing distances of 0.56m (wide) to 2.8m (telephoto) 
provides a better maximum magnification, up to 0.7x. This is therefore a 
capable macro photography lens, too. 

That mirrorless Sigma 150-600mm lens for L-mount or Sony E-mount is designed 
for chunkier full-frame cameras, and it's a beastly 4.55 lbs / 2.06 kg. The 
OM System version follows suit, making it a bit of a mismatch when paired 
with the lightweight OM-1 II or other OM System (formerly Olympus) cameras. 
It's a shame really, because this micro four thirds system prides itself on 
being a smaller and lighter system than full-frame. 

OM System's new version is also much pricier  its list price of $2,699.99 / 
2,399.99 (about AU$4,600) is almost twice that of Sigma's own version and 
more than the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR . Yikes. Still, it's much more 
affordable than the pro-grade OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F/4.5 TC 
1.25x IS Pro lens that's around 3x the price, and it could consequently shift 
many more units. (Image credit: OM System) 

When you consider the system that this IPX1-rated dust and splash proof lens 
is part of, with a new camera like the OM System OM-1 II that has unmatched 
image stabilization and autofocus performance for bird photography, then the 
new 150-600mm becomes an even more exciting prospect especially for birders. 
We expect this lens to prove very popular. Shipping is from late February 
2024. You might also like OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO review: macro 
photography magic The new OM System Tough TG-7 could be the last waterproof 
camera youll ever need Canons new full-frame lens offers world record zoom 
for wildlife and sports photographers



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/forget-samsungs-space-zoom-thi
s-om-system-super-telephoto-zoom-lens-can-shoot-up-to-a-staggering-2400mm


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