Great Lakes region, USA. July 2026.

Since spring I’ve been trying to get a marsh wren. They have such a unique call, but always stay hidden in the reeds. I’m not a fan of playback, but I admit I used it to coax this one out.

  • frunch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    That is a great shot!! As a birder, I’m extra impressed 🙂

    I saw in the comments you’re shooting with an OM-1. I picked one up the past year myself and have been very happy with it. Have you been shooting with micro 4/3 equipment for a while? Seems like it pairs nicely with that lens too, have you been happy with the 100-400?

    • Tempus Fugit@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      I picked up a used Oly E-M1 mk I with the Oly 75-300mm last August to take pictures of nature while out on walks and fell in love with it. I should have done a bit more research because I grew out of both camera and lens pretty quickly. That is a fine combo, but I wanted just a bit more. I picked up the OM-1 mk I a few moths ago for $800 on eBay refurbished and haven’t looked back. I recently got the 100-400mm used on eBay for $700. I really like the 100-400mm over the 75-300mm, it’s the better glass for sure and that extra 100mm has come in clutch. Also the 100-400 is sharper at the long end and has IS. I will say the 100-400 is quite a bit heavier and bulkier than the 75-300. My kit with E-M1 and 75-300 is just over 2lbs and the OM-1 with 100-400 is just over 4lbs. Still I have no problems lugging the new kit around on long walks and usually keep it clipped to one of these clips and its really comfortable.

      I love the kit and I think that lens is a sweet spot for weight and capabilities. I’d suggest getting the mk II of the lens though. The new version has OIS that works with the IBIS of the body.

      • frunch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 month ago

        This is fantastic info, thanks for taking the time to share all the details 🙂 I’m probably gonna start looking into the 100-400mm mkii model as you suggested. Fwiw I’ve been very happy with the 40-150mm 2.8 if looking for something in that range (though they aren’t cheap either, likely in the $7-800 range).

        Happy shooting, hope to see more of your stuff here.

        • Tempus Fugit@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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          1 month ago

          Thanks. I post on Lemmy quite often and exclusively, so you’ll definitely see more of my stuff. I’ve heard good things about that 40-150mm. I’m really looking for a lens in the ultra wide range. I have the 12-50mm EZ kit lens, but its not all that sharp and is pretty slow.