Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD
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17 years ago
Excellent upgrade to the "old" 50-200
The old 50-200 lens was a wonderful performer, and the SWD version does not disappoint. It continues to be solidly constructed and its focus is fast and accurate. My only complaint is the new lens hood makes packing it more difficult, but I appreciate the cut out for polarizer access that the new...
Pros:
- Very fast and accurate focusing
Cons:
- The new lens hood makes fitting into many camera bags more challenging.
17 years ago
Excellent upgrade to the "old" 50-200
The old 50-200 lens was a wonderful performer, and the SWD version does not disappoint. It continues to be solidly constructed and its focus is fast and accurate. My only complaint is the new lens hood makes packing it more difficult, but I appreciate the cut out for polarizer access that the new...
Pros:
- Very fast and accurate focusing
Cons:
- The new lens hood makes fitting into many camera bags more challenging.
17 years ago
Awesome Lens
I owned an Olympus 18-180mm f3.5 Zuiko Digital Ultra Zoom Lens and was not happy with it because of the slow focus along with the non-sharpness in the picture. After I upgraded to this 50-200mm SWD lens, it was like night and day.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Heavy
16 years ago
One of the best on the ...
One of the best on the market, easy to use sharp bright pictures
16 years ago
Great lens with a bit of reach!
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Durable
- High Quality
- Rugged
- Weather resistant
Cons:
- Heavy
15 years ago
Quality Lens
I use the lens fo capturing smaller birds such as hummingbirds. This lens focuses quickly letting me capture not only the bird but the motion of the wings based on the various alertness. This is a grea lens for out doors.
Pros:
- Strong Construction
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons:
- NONE
15 years ago
FAST FAST FAST
I will start off by admitting to loving my e-system. Yes Canon is number one and Nikon number two fo
Pros:
- Fast
- clear
- great lens correction
Cons:
- Sorry I have no cons
- Anyone who needs better won'
- t be upset by the price
15 years ago
Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD Zuiko Digital
My background : Shot Pentax (K200D, K20D), Canon 40D, Nikon D90, D300, D700, and Sony A850. Advanced amateur. I bought this lens along with the 14-54 II when I moved to Olympus and let me tell you, it's great.
Pros:
- Sharp
- fast
- good weight for what it is
- nice tripod collar
- decent macro
Cons:
- Can hunt in certain situations (blame it on the camera)
- bokeh can get busy
15 years ago
this is an excellent lens. i use it on an olympus e-510 and am very happy with the results. i got my e-510 with the 2 kit lenses and was satisfied with the results these lenses provided me.
Pros:
- fast focus - accurate color reproduction
Cons:
- it can get a bit heavy after shooting for awhile
14 years ago
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD is an excellent telephoto zoom lens for the Four Thirds system. At first sight, it may look bulky and heavy, but when you remind yourself that it covers an angle-of-view range similar to that of a 100-400mm lens on a 35mm camera, you immediately...
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