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Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3

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Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3

VERY IMPORTANT: Due to a variety of problems we have encountered, we do not recommend using Olympus lenses for video use with Panasonic micro 4/3 cameras/camcorders. Rent at your own risk.

A lightweight lens and a full 10x zoom, this provides that “one lens” solution for when you’re traveling or just don’t want to carry all of your gear. With two ED and two aspherical elements it remains reasonably sharp throughout its zoom range.

Roger’s Take:
This is a 10x zoom, and you just can’t get this kind of range without a bit of compromise of image quality. It provides better images than a consumer grade lens, but isn’t going to be quite as sharp as a prime or a f/2.8 fixed aperture zoom. It will provide excellent images for prints of up to 8×10.

Specs:

Filter Size
62mm
Aperture
f3.5-22
Length
3.1”
Diameter
3.3”
Weight
0.95 lb.
Hood
LH-65
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.5 feet
Maximum Magnification
.23x
Angle of view: (4/3 frame)
62 to 7 degrees
Zoom method
Barrel extending, nonrotating
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal, full-time manual override
Aperture Blades
7 curved
Aperture Change
f/3.5 < 22mm; f4 @ 24mm; f/4.5 @ 34mm; f/5 @ 48mm; f5.6 > 90mm
Groups/Elements
13/15
Low Dispersion Elements
2
Aspherical Elements
2
Weather Resistant
No

Links:

MTF Chart:

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Construction:

Should you have questions, check this article for general information about Micro 4/3 or take a look at this for tips on how to use your telephoto range effectively.

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $28.50 ~$7.13 per day
7 days $38.00 ~$5.43 per day
10 days $51.25 ~$5.13 per day
14 days $66.50 $4.75 per day
21 days $89.25 $4.25 per day
30 days $112.00 ~$3.74 per day
45 days $146.25 $3.25 per day
60 days $171.00 $2.85 per day
90 days $220.50 ~$2.45 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$8.25 $36.75 ~$9.19 per day
7 days +$11.00 $49.00 $7.00 per day
10 days +$14.75 $66.00 $6.60 per day
14 days +$19.25 $85.75 ~$6.13 per day
21 days +$25.75 $115.00 ~$5.48 per day
30 days +$32.50 $144.50 ~$4.82 per day
45 days +$42.25 $188.50 ~$4.19 per day
60 days +$49.50 $220.50 ~$3.68 per day
90 days +$63.75 $284.25 ~$3.16 per day

Shipping

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The shopping cart can automatically quote shipping, even for multi-item and oversize orders. Shipping multiple items together offers significant savings over shipping them individually.