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Nov 03, 2011
Great concept but could have been better.
1 of 1 found this helpful I've had this lens for a month or maybe a little longer. My first impression was 'Wow what a light and tiny long zoom lens!' I think so far that size and weight are the biggest pros. I bought it to replace the Zuiko 70-300 which is larger, heavier, half the price and needs an adapter to mount it to m4/3 cameras.
Pros:
---Light and small for such a long zoom. Very easy to take along when you might leave a larger/heavier long lens at home.
---Good contrast.
---Good focus speed.
---Build is decent.
Cons:
---Very expensive compared to the Zuiko 70-300.
---Slow glass, be ready to use higher ISO handheld in anything but bright light. Tripod or monopod in low light.
---My impression from my own tripod mounted test shot comparisons is that this lens is softer than the 70-300. Disappointing.
---No lens hood? Come on! The hood from the 70-300 fits it.
---It's the first m.zuiko lens that I've had any disappointment with and I own all of them.
---My email question to Olympus support regarding lens softness has been completely ignored.
---I would only recommend this lens to a friend after discussing their needs. Small and light or bigger and sharper.
Feb 01, 2017
Worked for me
These have different size clips on each end. They are easy to install if you lock the longer clip on first and kind of rotate the other end with the smaller clip into position. Mine have never come off and they do give about an inch of extra ground clearance below the camera and provide a wider stance resulting in what seems to be a more stable landing. They don't seem to be a tight fit but mine have stayed on OK. Won't interfere with a gimbal guard that inserts into inside of stock landing gear. Only negative is that the right (facing the camera lens) front leg sometimes intrudes into video/picture when doing some maneuvers. I don't think they are perfect but for bargain price they work.
Feb 22, 2017
Review update: Reasonable price for carbon fiber props.
OK I finally tried these props out on my P3 Pro and was pleased with their performance. The Drone flew very smoothly and stable in the air. Not sure what the problem was on my P3 Standard. I recommend these props. Just be willing to wait longer for delivery.
Original review: I have only tried these briefly on my DJI P3S. My initial impression was that the aircraft was less stable with these props. I'm keeping them for spares.