Bialykot

I’m kind of leaning towards the 40-150 F2.8 Pro.  Although I’ve used many cheaper lenses, it’s the Pro ones that just seem to add that extra bit of clarity and sharpness.  There’s a bit of a trade ...

I have the new OM1-II and recently traded in my Oly 100-400 zoom for the Oly 300mm F4 (plus a 1.4TC) which really makes a significant difference for picture quality and resolving power.  I also ...

Yes we have all gone quiet, using and enjoying the new camera rather than complaining here.   You should try it yourself!

Well, as others have said, we don’t know when the new lenses will appear on the market. The 300mm undoubtedly has great image quality and has the benefit of having synchronised image stabilisation. ...

I traded in my OM1 I for the OM1 II and can concur with some of the comments here about focus acquisition of birds in trees and branches. This was a cause of frustration for me using the OM1-I, ...

Thanks!

Well, I’ve bitten the bullet and traded in my 100-400 for a used (“as new”) 300mm F4 hopefully arriving tomorrow. Thanks again for your comments everyone, helping me clarify my thoughts.

Is the OM1 Mark II body EXACTLY the same as the Mark I?  Same size, button layout etc? Reason I ask is because I have a  ‘protective skin’’ for the Mark I which comprises of a set of laser cut ...

Don’t think it’s a consistent problem as I do manage to get sharp photos with the 100-400 lens.  But the common factors tend to be decent light and being quite close to the subject.  Otherwise the ...

Yes and that’s something to consider.  The combined stabilisation is definitely a plus.  I’m a little worried about the size and weight of the 150-600 though.  I tend to just slap a lens onto my ...

I use DxO for noise reduction and it is great.  But I still think the difference between the 100-400 and the 300 under similar conditions (and using DxO) is quite noticeable.  I understand that no ...

I think I’ve also been spoiled by having the 12-100mm F4 lens which I occasionally use close up for bird photos.  The resolution this lens provides is very good, and I wish my 100-400 photos ...

Thanks for all your suggestions everyone. I’m leaning towards the 300mm F4 as I’ve already experienced better image quality with this over my 100-400.  That matters to me more than the ...

I often use the Oly 100-400 with my OM1 (now mark II) here in Scotland, but to tell the truth, I’m more often than not disappointed with the results in terms of sharpness.  I like taking pictures ...

DXO Pure Raw 4. I have ver 3 and it is not getting upgraded to support the new OM1 ORF files.  I’ve just upgraded anyway, and it seems there’s a paid ‘major’ upgrade every year for this product, ...

I see DxO 4 is a paid upgrade (again).  Is that the only one that supports OM1 II?

Bambousek’s pdf for the OM1 is a decent read and covers his personal observations and custom settings for his style of photography in a very practical way. I bought the guide, downloaded it, ...

Nice photos Brian. I’ve briefly tried my OM1 II with Oly 100-400 on small birds in branches and concur that the bird subject AF works ‘better’ than the older model.  It manages to attain focus a ...

So for eg, you can choose ‘track focus on SUBJECT when detected in selected AF target point’ on half press shutter button but program the AF button to ‘always track focus just on selected AF ...

Nice photos.  I think you’d enjoy the new OM1.  I got a decent price for my OM1 Mk1 and upgraded to the Mk2 even though I probably should have stayed with the older camera.  But photography is my ...