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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8-3.5 SWDOlympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8-3.5 SWDOlympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Olympus
Model Zuiko Digital ED 50-200 mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 50 - 200 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8 - 3.5
Angle of view 24 - 6.2 o
Closest focusing distance 1.2 m
Maximum magnification 1:4.8
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type SWD
Lens Construction 16 elements / 15 groups
Filter diameter 67 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Four Thirds
Dimensions 86.5 x 157 mm
Weight 995 g
Additional information Internal focusing, splash and dust proof, tripod adapter included

Average rating (4 owners reviews).

Build quality 4.75
Optical quality 4.75
Value for money 5.00
Overall 4.83
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User: trm42
IP 88.112.x.x
Date: 2010-12-15 20:20:25
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1070 euros
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Lack of focusing range limiter (ie. < 3m, > 3m, > 7m...) Looks somewhat plastic and lame without the lens hood :D

Pros: Incredible focal length (50-200 means 100-400mm compared to full frame systems) Weather sealing Amazing IQ Great contrast and color handling Size Weight At least decent focusing speed, usually better =) Mounting collar is good Lens hood is big enough 50@100mm f2.8 is suitable for portraits

Summary: This is one those lenses you will fall in love. The results with this lens makes me use it for situations the focal length isn't really suitable (like tight indoors and such). Amazing piece of glass design! With this lens design the in-body image stabilization really shows its strengths.

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User: Chuck-a-Duck
IP 70.36.x.x
Date: 2010-05-02 07:49:00
Owner since: 1 month
Price: $767 USD
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: A little heavy and the lens hood is enormous, but using a monopod seems to help take the load off.

Pros: Super sharp resolution and tack sharp focusing. Excellent DOF with wide open appetures. Extremely fast and quiet focusing. Water and dust resistant.

Summary: This lens is a gem and I use it quite often for sporting events, nature, wildlife, macros, and portraits. The 50-200mm is a perfect match with the 12-60mm and together they cover 95% of the shooting that I do.

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User: Mark
IP 61.8.x.x
Date: 2009-12-15 22:21:20
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 800
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: Size, speed, price, performance

Pros: extends with focal length, aperture reduces with focal length

Summary: Love this lens, works great with a 25mm ext tube for close ups, good in low light and for portraits

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User: Jon S.
IP 68.149.x.x
Date: 2009-06-06 09:18:38
Owner since: 2 years
Price: $1200
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Bigger and heavier than the 40-150mm kit lens but absolutly worth it.

Pros: Perfect match for the 12-60mm. The two of them cover 24-400mm equivalent and are both very good lenses.

Summary: The 12-60mm and the 50-200mm are the two best reasons for owning Olympus. Small very high quality lenses.


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