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Olympus MC-14 1.4 x Teleconverter for Olympus 40-150 f2.8

Started Mar 8, 2015 | User reviews thread
Pitchertaker Regular Member • Posts: 352
Re: Olympus MC-14 1.4 x Teleconverter for Olympus 40-150 f2.8

77phil77 wrote:

Hi Pitchertaker

Good question. i was very excited when they announced the 300mm f4. Now its arrived im dissapointed that they've priced it so high and effectively above mine and the amateur market. I guess thats one answer, and I think Olympus have shot themselves in the foot here as they don't have enough of a hold on the pro market yet.

On reflection if I had a choice the answer is no, I would stick with the 40-150 and 1.4 converter its just so versatile, light, and delivers really great quality. Where else can you get such a range and a choice of F2.8 or F4. 2.8 is really useful for depth of field (which M4/3 lacks) and poor light - so valuable for us in the northern hemisphere

I hope that was helpful and good luck with the lens selection

Regards

Phil

Thanks for replying.  I agree that the 40-150mm w/1.4 converter is a better option for a lot of telephoto work if you don't need that extra reach with the 300 but you get so many more FL!

Right now I'm salivating for the PEN-f, which will be my next purchase.   Simply must have one now so the 40-150 will have to wait a while.

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