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Olympus M Zuiko 40-150mm F/4.0-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens $99 Pickup or $117 Shipped @ Gerry Gibbs Camera Warehouse

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Olympus M Zuiko 40-150mm F/4.0-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens $99 Pickup or $117 Shipped @ Gerry Gibbs Camera Warehouse
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cyrax83 on 25/04/2015 - 11:11 gerrygibbscamerawarehouse.com.au (1523 clicks)
Last edited 25/04/2015 - 11:29 by 1 other user

Was looking around and noticed this lens on sale.

Seems like a great price for those that can't yet justify the $1300-$1500 price tag for the 40-150 f/2.8 pro. I have the 12-40 f/2.8 pro but thinking this could cover the longer focal length until the pro comes down in price if used in good light.

The product code also matches that this is the newer R version (Although not much different)

To add to cart - go here then on the 3rd product down add 1 to cart
http://gerrygibbscamerawarehouse.com.au/micro-four-thirds-le…

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  • edfoo on 25/04/2015 - 11:16

    Cheapest local price I have seen.

    • watts on 25/04/2015 - 12:15

      Must be close to the cheapest anywhere price. I paid a little more than this from O/S, back when the dollar was a dollar. It was a bargain then.

      Great lens for the price.

  • zacsg1 on 25/04/2015 - 11:35

    Worked after 7 go's lol

  • outsideworld on 25/04/2015 - 11:52

    Can this lens fit on to the Canon EOS M camera?

    • xuqi on 25/04/2015 - 11:54

      Not directly.

      • mr kindface on 25/04/2015 - 12:09

        Not possible even with adapters apparently

    • ozscharfschutze on 25/04/2015 - 12:32

      Wrong sensor size. Eos m has aps-c sensor which is bigger so this lens won't cover the whole sensor even if you can find an adapter.

      • cyrax83 on 25/04/2015 - 12:53

        Theoretically, if you could would it just show black borders around the image?

        • ozscharfschutze on 25/04/2015 - 12:59

          Yes but you'll also need to control the aperture electronically. There would be no in body image stabilisation and no distortion correction in the body.

        • parcus on 25/04/2015 - 13:01

          There would be a bit of vignetting.

    • deltakilo on 25/04/2015 - 15:54

      In a month or 3 you can do the reverse and use Canon EF full frame and EF-S Apsc lens on m4/3 bodies with world first full Auto-focus adapter by Kipon; if, need be :)

  • deltakilo on 25/04/2015 - 11:58

    Fabulous price. I got it a year ago for $175 which was good at that time. Lusting for the 12-40mm f2.8 though for July holiday and possible TRS.

  • limafoxtrot on 25/04/2015 - 12:26

    That is brilliant. I have a couple of old 1st gen Olympus micro4/3 bodies which I got at grays clearances, still work very well, have ordered a lens, this will give them a refresh!

  • carlJack on 25/04/2015 - 12:52

    This is a great lens. Really surprised with quality of pictures. Got Mine for 175$ at JBhifi. 99$ is a fantastic price.

  • lplau on 25/04/2015 - 12:53

    Are the new versions of these still using a Plastic screw mount?
    I remember the old version had quite a few issues with the plastic screw mount deteriorating overtime and falling apart. And there was no part purchasable to fix it.

    Which I why i used to have the Panasonic equivalent to this one, since all Panasonic ones use metal mounts. Costs around the same (normal price) around $200.
    Sold it since i didn't use it nearly as much as I wanted….. so for $99 this doesn't seem bad… just not sure how durable it will be.

    • Mnke on 25/04/2015 - 13:34

      Still plastic. How else are they going to keep costs down? This is entry level stuff. The 14-150mm has a metal mount though and the price shows.

  • anon16 on 25/04/2015 - 13:05

    Am I able to use this for my Olympus emd-5? I'm a bit of a beginner. Thanks

    • cyrax83 on 25/04/2015 - 13:08
      +2

      Yes

  • Zed on 25/04/2015 - 13:43

    anyone know if this works with panasonic gf3 well? does the lack of optical image stabalisation matter?

    • Squ1shy on 25/04/2015 - 14:32
      +1

      Towards 150 you will need a faster shutter speed as it will magnify and shakes. This means you're going to only be able to use it in good lighting or on a tripod if your subject doesn't move a lot… Without ibis it's going to be harder but it's a cheap lens and if you find yourself shooting 150mm a lot you can sell this lens and get a better one so it's worth getting it I think.

      • Zed on 25/04/2015 - 14:51

        thanks, thats great help.

  • zerocents on 25/04/2015 - 14:11

    Just wondering, does anyone know if you can point a smartphone through these kinds of lenses and get a visible image? I have a Lumia 1020 in a case with a sizing ring glued to it that I attach ND filters to, would be awesome to try out lenses

    • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2015 - 14:15
      +3

      lol no

  • belongsinforums on 25/04/2015 - 14:12

    looks like the lens that came in my e-pm1 twin lens kit

    • EVL on 25/04/2015 - 19:09

      Yep they're generally sold as kit lens.

      • belongsinforums on 25/04/2015 - 19:33
        -4

        in that case, then I don't see the fuss about this lens. It can zoom, but not really far enough - certainly not telephoto range. Good for about 10-20m away. Any closer than 10m, and the picture is just too close. It's a slow lens, too. The other kit lens I got has a much more useful range for most photos while travelling. So I hardly ever use it, and it's just one more thing you have to carry while travelling. On top of that, I got my twin lens kit with camera for $130 a couple of years ago…

        • Mnke on 25/04/2015 - 20:25
          +3

          This lens has a equivalent of 80-300mm on a 35mm. If that's not telephoto then what is ? Telephoto lenses are designed for focusing on distant objects, so not focusing on close objects is expected. It's a entry level telephoto lens, so no surprises that its slow (f4/5.6).

          For reference. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_lens_shooting…

        • belongsinforums on 25/04/2015 - 21:39
          -1

          @Mnke: my bad. Don't know if this is the same as my kit lens, but if it is i find that the range is pretty dismal. Extending the lens fully results in crappy pics..maybe thats partly due to the instability though

        • cyrax83 on 25/04/2015 - 21:59
          +1

          @tomkun01:
          I think you should double check before giving comparisons. The lens is a consumer grade telephoto lens. It's $117. 40-150 is a great range (80-300mm 35mm equivalent). The lens is sharpest around the 40-100mm range, a bit less sharper at the 150mm range but still very acceptably imo. At a f/4 to f/5.6 aperture, it does need to be used in good light or if not then with a tripod otherwise you are going to get a blurry/noisy pic.
          150mm pics:
          http://photozone.smugmug.com/photos/666980838_y3sTc-O.jpg
          http://www.ephotozine.com/articles/olympus-m-zuiko-digital-e…
          http://www.ephotozine.com/articles/olympus-m-zuiko-digital-e…

        • belongsinforums on 25/04/2015 - 22:49

          @cyrax83: Those pictures make me think that either this lens is different to mine, or a different camera was used.

        • EVL on 25/04/2015 - 23:06

          @tomkun01:
          You got the 14-42 & 40-150?
          Both have a newer version with some slight improvements.
          They're for beginners, certainly nothing to get excited about.

        • belongsinforums on 25/04/2015 - 23:21

          @EVL: sorry I have no idea what I got. from the first big deal i found on ozbargain :) i probably just don't know how to use it, but i personally wouldn't recommend the big kit lens I got. i have no idea why, but it seems it won't let me take photos if the focus is too close. would love to have one of those really small lenses that are the size of a lens cap, but i think the micro 4/3 olympus one isn't cheaper than $80

        • cyrax83 on 25/04/2015 - 23:47
          +1

          @tomkun01:
          f/8 on the cap lens isn't particularly useful.
          I think what you want is some primes. I'd invest in the cheap 25 1.8 and 45 1.8. I have both. They are great.

        • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2015 - 01:46
          +2

          It can zoom, but not really far enough - certainly not telephoto range.

          It literally is a telephoto lens. You have no idea what you're talking about.

        • belongsinforums on 26/04/2015 - 10:01

          @Orpheus: yep

        • belongsinforums on 26/04/2015 - 10:01

          @cyrax83: cheers I'll look out for them

        • deltakilo on 26/04/2015 - 10:29

          Either your technique sucks, your trying to take pics in situation that the lens can't cope or you have dud lens.
          If this lens disappoints you, the tiny cap lens will not impress you either.

        • belongsinforums on 26/04/2015 - 10:58

          @deltakilo: i probably just suck. Thank you everyone, I'll try to be better and give the lens another chance (assuming it's the same one )

        • jinxsphinx on 27/04/2015 - 09:27

          @tomkun01:Could be partly to do with the body, the epm 1 sensor is not as good as the newer ones.

        • belongsinforums on 27/04/2015 - 16:02

          @jinxsphinx: aw you're too nice hehe

  • EarlyBird on 25/04/2015 - 14:51

    As kit lens goes, this is a fine one. It's a steal at this price.

  • rsmallri on 25/04/2015 - 15:03

    This is a really good lens for the price provided it's used in good light. I had it with me for most of a big trip in Latin America. It was fantastic for Galapagos. I paid $200 from JB Hifi and I thought that was alright.

  • Associatedmonstar @ Gerry Gibbs Camera Warehouse on 25/04/2015 - 17:42

    Is there a way to fit this on a Nikon (D3200 specifically)?

    • Mnke on 25/04/2015 - 20:27

      No. Although you can fit nikon lenses on m43 camera.

  • wndtanaka on 25/04/2015 - 18:05
    +1

    $189 now for me.

  • Associatednick coulson @ Gerry Gibbs Camera Warehouse on 25/04/2015 - 18:10

    We have run out of stock due to the fantastic response (please note we GGCW did not post this on ozbargain, thanks cyrax83) we will try to renegotiate with Olympus to run this special again

    • wittyusername on 25/04/2015 - 18:15
      +3

      Feel free to sub in the f2.8 at that price :)

      • cyrax83 on 26/04/2015 - 13:16
        +1

        Let's be realistic. $1k shipped with the TC converter please and i'll bite :)

    • jinxsphinx on 25/04/2015 - 19:55

      EM1 special again?

  • Associatednick coulson @ Gerry Gibbs Camera Warehouse on 25/04/2015 - 18:19

    :)

  • mlburnian on 25/04/2015 - 19:44

    Good price on the sigma 17-50

    • CVonC on 05/05/2015 - 00:34

      Very good price for aussie stock. But the problem is.. There is no damn stock in all of Australia. CRK says 3 to 8 weeks and I'm going overseas in 4.. Want this lens so bad! :((((

  • wangsk on 25/04/2015 - 22:18

    Can you do the 25mm F1.8 black one same price as the silver one? Cheers

  • squaredonut on 26/04/2015 - 10:49

    Damn I missed out!

  • billq on 27/04/2015 - 13:40
    +1

    Am I the only one who has had their order cancelled without notification?

    • cyrax83 on 27/04/2015 - 14:55

      No cancellation email, but it's not showing up in order history. Hopefully come through, I was the first to order!

  • cyrax83 on 28/04/2015 - 13:33

    Anyone heard anything?

    • billq on 28/04/2015 - 16:22
      +1

      I got an email back with the following response:

      "The Data Centre in Sydney where our Server is housed was damaged over the weekend in the storms and Data is still being rebuilt.
      Your order has been processed and is expected to ship within the next 24hrs"

      So all good.

      • cyrax83 on 28/04/2015 - 17:45

        Awesome

      • tikei on 28/04/2015 - 17:46

        Let us know if you receive tracking within the next 24 hours. My past experience dealing with them has been pretty bad and I doubt they'll ship it within 24 hours as stated.

        • cyrax83 on 29/04/2015 - 23:22
          +1

          Shipped with tracking

      • CVonC on 29/04/2015 - 23:32

        lol i guess that's why the login/register/cart/checkout page are 404ing atm?

  • cyrax83 on 30/04/2015 - 20:16

    Arrived, thanks Gerry Gibbs

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