dda
Registered: July 2011
Posts: 13
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by dda
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Review Date: 7/18/2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $500.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Monster that takes tack sharp pictures
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Cons:
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It's a bit heavy
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Left the Olympus camp for Nikon - do however loved this lens and the 12-60. Got it for a cheap price.
Tried the SWD version. Preferred this one based on the price. Technically it's even a bit faster on some of the focal lengths (due to the SWD engine in the newer version they had to give in a small (read very small) % of speed).
If you find one at the price I paid, don't hesitate ... go for it !
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barcoiris
Registered: March 2009
Posts: 2
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by barcoiris
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Review Date: 3/13/2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $775.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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fast,sharp, very good build
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Cons:
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none
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very smooth handling, fast and good focus, sharp, use allways wide open for nice bokeh, nice glass, not yet used over a tripod. very happy with, one e-1 with it, the other e-1 with 11/22mm...and 50f2 in the pocket...ready for anything.
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swintonphoto
Registered: October 2008
Posts: 4
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by swintonphoto
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Review Date: 11/22/2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $850.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Razor sharp, great max aperture, built like a tank, pro quality
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Cons:
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Autofocus can be slow at long end in low light
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I have been using this lens for about a year now, and have never looked back. It produces amazingly sharp images. It is actually fairly small in my opinion for its max aperture and zoom range. No problems with distortions. It is extremely well built.
I am a professional photographer, and rely on this in many settings from weddings to sports. It performs extremely well in these settings, and I love it. I would recommend it to anybody who wants high quality telephoto image. Can't go wrong with this AMAZING telephoto lens.
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ailame
Registered: December 2007
Posts: 4
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by ailame
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Review Date: 12/22/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $2,000.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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reach, field of depth, usabilty
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My favorite lens.
This lens extended my photographic extent dramatically. It helped me take great pictures I wouldn't be able to do otherwise. I find the IQ pretty much aligned to IQ of its wider sister 14-54mm f2.8-3.5.
Though being my most expensive photographic device ($2000) I have never regretted this money. And especially currently in combination with IS (E-3).... it is very powerful device.
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KenH
Registered: January 2007
Posts: 4
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by KenH
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Review Date: 1/2/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $799.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Great image quality
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Cons:
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None
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Great image quality, sharp with good contrast.
This lens has very good defocussing (Bokeh).
This is a great lens to add to your Zuiko collection.
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llbeanie1
Registered: November 2006
Posts: 17
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by llbeanie1
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Review Date: 1/1/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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great lens, what else can i say
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cra3y
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 3
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by cra3y
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Review Date: 11/24/2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $850.00| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Build quality, weather seals, good sharpness
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Cons:
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Slow AF, hunting at long end, lack of IS, weight
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This is second mainstream tele lens that in pair with ZD 14-54 2.8-3.5. It is larger and havier that younger lightweight and cheaper brother - ZD 40-150 3.5-4.5.
Build quality is very good, but AF is weak (especially on long end) of this lens in pair with lack of stabilization (like IS/VR ). It is necessary to raise iso in dim light to avoid shake in 200mm (400mm) - tripod is indicated
This lens is perform well, but it won't resolve 1300 lw/ph with E300 (imatest resolution target shot at raw processed byc dcraw and lightroom with no sharpening at all). This lens satisfied E1,E330 sensor resolution but do not exceed E300/E500/E400 sensors.
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macdaddy
Registered: November 2006
Posts: 2
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by macdaddy
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Review Date: 11/18/2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $775.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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fast, sharp, beautiful bokeh
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Cons:
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bulky; heavy if not used to a big pro-level zoom; but lighter than competitors
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I have three Olympus zooms and this has become my favorite. It has incredible "presence", providing bright, detailed, SHARP photos from edge-to-edge. The bokeh and depth of field make art shots so much fun with this lens.
Be warned, though, this is a BIG, somewhat heavy lens and does its best on a good tripod. Every 4/3rds user needs this lens in their arsenal of lenses. That said, though, compared to other manufacturers lenses that are as fast and cover this range, it's a real lighweight!
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mfs
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 2
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by mfs
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Review Date: 10/23/2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $1,000.00| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Light weight, sharpness, fast
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Cons:
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Not stabilized
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I used this lens extensively on an African trip shooting wildlife. The light weight was a real plus as we had severe weight restrictions due to small aircraft transfers.
The results were rather remarkable considering the now relatively low resolution of the E-1.
I have made cropped prints of animal faces up to 20 x 24 inches, and I am continually astounded at the sharpness of the facial features, smooth bokeh, and even illumination across the frame from edge to edge.
The only complaint is the lack of image stabilization. I hope that the new version of the E1 contains some form of sensor stabilization to help to realize the full potential of this lens.
Every time I think that I should sell the E system, I remember the quaiity of this lens, and I hope that the new version of the E-1 body will justify my decision to keep the lenses that I own.
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Jay
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 4
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by Jay
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Review Date: 10/23/2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Good low light capabilities and excellent sharpness and contrast
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Cons:
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LONG and HEAVY
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When this lens arrived and I unpacked it, I was really surprised at how heavy and long it was. When I put it on my camera I realized that this is a specialized lens -- and an excellent one at that. A few months latter I got a Sigma 18-125 to use in more everyday, travel situations.
I'm looking forward to the Oly 18-180 to replace the Sigma and will continue to use the Oly "Big Gun" on special occasions.
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steverh
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 1
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Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital review by steverh
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Review Date: 10/20/2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Super quality lens, handles very well
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Cons:
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This is a big, heavy lens - but it looks very impressive with the lens hood on!
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I've had some excellent pictures with this lens. It's a big beefy thing, but handles beautifully on the E1. Got some great shots at an air display recently.
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