me too. . For now PL 100-400 is my light birding lens.I am actually saving up for the coming 150-400 with TC 1.25
Olympus MFT, a nice format for those who own it.
And will likely have a new owner soon.
Or a new addition to the list of discontinued but distinguished products.
Oh Oly, Oh MFT, even the "Crazy Rich Asians" can't save you.
Wow! That's a lot of misunderstood connotations.Let me be clear.
I am not cheering the demise of Oly or MFT. The world does not need another skeptic, and there are herds out there for sure.
The thread is about who will possibly buy the Olympus Camera Company.
Somehow, some of you turn this forum (a) "parading" your own Olympus collection (b) making statements about how good Olympus cameras are (c) Olympus should not go FF but stick with MFT
Nevertheless this thread has been hijacked into different directions.
But it still is a forum, and its ok to have different opinions without being incarcerated.
So, how is Olympus camera company going to survive the impending gloomy future?
I have tried the Olympus 40-150mm and 300mm both with a 2x TC during a Birding Class organized by olympus.Pitachu, there are other good lenses. I am happy with the Lumix 200/2.8, and the 100-300. Occasionally you see them up on sale here. Both that i mentioned, I picked up from here. .
Bad case of GAS when I see those superb lenses. I am fortunate I did not move to Sony..else I would be selling my house to fulfill the GAS urges.
This the very old 50-500. Not the sharpest.
Wow! That's a lot of misunderstood connotations.
a) My intention is not to parade, but more of a journey for a photo enthusiast over 3 years
(read my post again - it's actually meant to show how much lower I have spent compared
to a equivalent APS or Full Frame system)
b) Of course, otherwise I would have purchased other brands if Olympus is not good in my opionion
c) This is not only obvious, but true (look at Panasonic now struggling with L-Mount mirrorless)
Olympus survival will solely based on management and stakeholders decision.
It is obvious that the imaging division is losing money (and likely to continue)
but the current CEO felt that the Imaging Division is impt to Olympus business.
We do not know what will happen when there is a change in CEO in a few years time.
All I know is that I definitely can continue to use my Olympus for the next couple
of years, even if Olympus Imaging Div is sold or die a natural death.
Yes, that would be interesting but possible.f1.8 zooms?
Guess your figures are more accurate as they are from forbes.
I am currently using the Sony A6400 with the 200-600 in my new bird photography madness. It's great until you have to lug it around or use it hand held.Ha Ha you just make me drool.
Unfortunately the money plant in my flower pot dont produce money, only leaves LOL.
I am actually saving up for the coming 150-400 with TC 1.25
as I am interested to try birding and shoorint wildlife on a safari at the moment
I have tried the 40-150 2.8 with 2x telecoverter. It is really nice and relatively light for a 600mm setup
but it is barely enough for birding.
Thanks. It's really nice to finally hear from some one who appreciates M43 after all the bashing of Olympus & M43 above.I am currently using the Sony A6400 with the 200-600 in my new bird photography madness. It's great until you have to lug it around or use it hand held.
I have been eyeing the Olympus M43 for the very same reason I settled for compact cameras for my travels, weight and portability and the big one, cost. The TC alone is like half the price.
I see a further added edge of the smaller sensor, the greater depth of field, you'll appreciate it working with long lenses.
Every design has shortcomings but also advantages, we buy what we need as against many who needs a badge to go with it.