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Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6

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Olympus 70-300mm f/4-5.6

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 good, consumer-grade supertelephoto zoom providing exceptional reach on the four thirds camera in a lens of small size. Great for vacations or telephoto shooting in decent light when space is at a premium.

Tim’s Take:
If you are shooting in daylight, this lens will give you decent results. While it is not as sharp as Olympus pro grade, it’s not nearly as heavy or costly. Autofocus speed is usable, but you won’t be catching any action with this lens.

Specs:

Filter Size
58mm
Aperture
f4-22
Length
5”
Diameter
3.1”
Weight
1.3 lb.
Hood
LH-61E
Minimum Focusing Distance
3.1 feet
Maximum Magnification
.50x
Angle of view: (4/3 frame)
18 to 4 degrees
Zoom method
Barrel extending, nonrotating
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal, full-time manual
Aperture Blades
9 curved
Aperture Change
f/4 < 90mm; f/4.52 @ 160-200mm; f/5.6 > 260mm
Groups/Elements
10/14
Low Dispersion Elements
3
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
No
Flare Resistance
mild to moderate ghosting, moderate contrast loss

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. For supporting equipment that is needed to use this lens, go to this page.

Pricing

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

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $25.50 ~$6.38 per day
7 days $34.00 ~$4.86 per day
10 days $46.00 $4.60 per day
14 days $59.50 $4.25 per day
21 days $80.00 ~$3.81 per day
30 days $100.25 ~$3.35 per day
45 days $131.00 ~$2.92 per day
60 days $153.00 $2.55 per day
90 days $197.25 ~$2.20 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 +$7.50 $33.00 $8.25 per day
7 days +$10.00 $44.00 ~$6.29 per day
10 days +$13.50 $59.50 $5.95 per day
14 days +$17.50 $77.00 $5.50 per day
21 days +$23.50 $103.50 ~$4.93 per day
30 days +$29.50 $129.75 ~$4.33 per day
45 days +$38.50 $169.50 ~$3.77 per day
60 days +$45.00 $198.00 $3.30 per day
90 days +$58.00 $255.25 ~$2.84 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.