The Olympus 150-400mm lens at Welney Wildfowl and Wetland Reserve

Mike Lane FRPS
Mike Lane FRPS
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Published 2022-02-10
Welney Wildfowl and Wetlands Reserve with the Olympus 150-400mm lens.
I had the opportunity to buy the Olympus 150-400mm lens in mint condition and took it to Welney to try it out on the swans and ducks.

Mike Lane wildlife photography www.nature-photography.co.uk

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All Comments (21)
  • @fgb3126
    Quite a few nature photographers here on YouTube unfortunately use "music" that has absolutely no bearing on the subjects in their video. In this video you have used exactly the right musical accompaniment for these shots of the godwits, etc. Thank you. My musical sensibilities thank you Mike! ❤❤❤
  • @markrogers256
    Great video Mike, your videos are the only videos/TV program I ever watch religiously 😂 Having owned Olympus I know just how sharp their pro series glass is. Selling the system was a regret. I was until recently using the Sony A7iii with the 200-600 and whilst the A7iii wasn't the A1, it had great AF on a level that I hadn't experienced before. The dynamic range for my landscape was superb. But it's gone, due to the sensor doubling as a vacuum cleaner. I'd even get 5-10 new spots after a session without even changing lenses that may not be removable with the blower. The experience put me off the system sadly. I never had to clean my Olympus sensors once, and my old Canon DSLRs only about twice a year! I am looking forward to seeing more about the new Olympus camera, I think they have some of the best ergonomics of all camera systems
  • @TITAOSTEIN
    Thank you Mike! It’s look like a fabulous Lens!! I just ordered a OM1 to use with my 300mm f4 and 40-150mm f2.8! I’m asking my self since 2020 if I should change my Olympus system (I would probably use Nikon Z) but I just waited (and waited…), because the Em/OM fits perfectly in my hands! I hope that the OM1, if not perfect (I would love to have 4k120, for example), will reduce the distance in AF and IQ compared to the FF Cameras. Many people are complaining about the price of the Camera 2199€, but personally I understand the price as a fair price. I love your videos and pictures Mike! Very inspiring and with many important tips!
  • @PlanetC64
    Thank you for your devotion to capturing WATERFOWL
  • @JohnFosterTakesPhotos
    Outstanding work Mike, as always, and at one of my favourite places too. Love the BTG shots especially.
  • @Mark-qn9xl
    Interesting video and certainly looks a fantastic lens. Now that I'm retired a bit out of my price range. I had to smile that you were unhappy with autofocus and IQ at 2000mm @ F11 using a 1.25 and 2x converter. I remember when I was happy to even have AF at F8, usually limited to 5.6. This setup would have been a beast in Africa where my setup was Nikon D700 (full frame 12mpx) and 200-400 with 1.4 converter. Just goes to show what we expect from these modern cameras. I have ordered the OM-1, upgrade from OMD EM-1 mk2. I look forward to testing it with my 300/4 and even the 1.4 converter as well.
  • @rogerhance5883
    Great video Mike. Your wife is a very lucky lady with that Christmas present. I bought mine a box of chocolates !
  • @alanryder
    Thank you for this Mike, Having switched to Olympus from Canon last May - and somewhat inflenced by this channel - it is good to see that you still have some affinity for their equipment. It would be interesting to hear what you think about the new OM Systems WOW camera based on the presentations due to be given next Tuesday. As ever, content very interesting in every respect.
  • @bancal
    Great work as always Mike. You have the key to photograph wildllife, and it isnt the best gear ( you also have this haha). You have knowledge, thanks for sharing.
  • @edwardwalker3229
    Yes really great work Mike I enjoy your Videos as they are always focused on the job in hand without a load of waffle. Very good of SWMBO to let you use her lens for the day too.
  • @rlrphotography-uk
    Great video and test on the lens Mike, way beyond my Budget but good to see it in action. I had the pleasure of doing the odd feed when i was a volunteer at the centre,Only 15 mile away ,last visit was with the Olympus Clare harvey may & David Tipling days shoot. Will put up with my 100-400 for the time being .Thank for sharing , Must try that slow mo some time .