Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS III

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS III NX Review

The Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS NX lens isn't the fastest telezoom on the block, but it's sharp throughout most of its range and it's optically stabilized. The Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS III NX ($349.99 list) is a telephoto zoom lens for Samsung NX mirrorless cameras. When paired with the APS-C NX sensor it covers the same field of view range as 75-300mm would on a 35mm or full-frame digital camera. It's the perfect complement to the standard 20-50mm or 18-55mm zoom that ships with NX cameras. There isn't a pro level f/2.8 telezoom available for the NX system at this time, so if you want a telezoom, this is your only option. Thankfully it's a good one, and it won't break the bank. The lens itself is 4 by 2.8 inches (HD) when set to 50mm, and it weighs about 14.3 ounces. It extends while zooming, and there's also a reversible hood included that adds a couple inches to the height. Micro Four Thirds shooters have some more compact options for zoom lenses, as the smaller sensors in those cameras don't need as much glass to cover the image circle. The Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm (80-300mm equivalent) is only 3.3 by 2.5 inches in size an...