$50 Macro on the crop side.

[Tesselator]

1/100s, f/6.7, ISO 100, GH1

This isn't the closest the $50 to $75 Tokina AF 100-300mm f/5.6~6.7 gets.

But it's sharp enough that I can crop it WAY down.

And even at 100% crop it's still looking pretty good. Previous version in black too!
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I have both versions. IQ seems to be identical between the two. These images were shot with the black one hand held on the GH1 µ4/3 camera. They're both fairly easy to manual focus - as AF zooms go. Either one is as light or lighter in weight than the Lumix 100-300 and the IQ is better on the Tokina than the Lumix as well - as you can see for yourself here. This would be great with the OM-D's IBIS (5 axis stabilization) if you're not married to the concept of auto-focusing. It's actually the opposite for me - my mistress is Manual Focus!

 

[MWHCVT]

That is showing to be very impressive but in the 100% it is showing off a little softness :shrug:

Matt
MWHCVT

 

[Tesselator]

Of course.

1/100s shutter hand held at 300mm. I'm amazed got one this good!

 

[ChrisA]

Good results from the crop. Agree with the soft at 100%, but then may be shake as you said with that shutter.

Have fun with the lens.

 

[Tesselator]

Ya, I'm sure the lens isn't perfect - but for $50 standard resale price... Whoa!

I should put it on a tripod and see exactly. Some day I might.