Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD: Handling and features

For a super-telephoto lens, this 50-200mm optic from Olympus isn't overly large or heavy, weighing only 995g. Very high quality material have been used in this optic's construction and it feels reassuringly sturdy as a result. As with all Olympus lenses at this level, this 50-200mm is sealed against dust and moisture.

The lens accepts 67mm filers on the front and as focusing is performed internally the filter thread does not rotate, making it easy to use polarising and graduated filters. Zooming the lens to 200mm extends it by about three inches. The zooming is very smooth throughout the range and there is enough resistance in the mechanism to prevent zoom creep when the camera is tilted towards the ground.

It is easy to make fine annual adjustments to the focusing as the manual focus ring is well damped. Auto focus is very quick on the Olympus E-3 used for testing and the minimum focus distance of 1.2 metres allows you to get quite close to your subject, for frame filling shots.

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