When olympus introduced the em1 micro 43 camera in 20, it also announced that the company would stop introducing new 43 dslr bodies, but would continue selling its 43 lenses. The principal optical design has been inherited from its predecessor but olympus improved the af by using its new swd supersonic wave drive which is supposed to deliver fast and silent af operations similar to canons usm or nikon silent. I bought the first model nonswd of the olympus 50200 when i bought an olympus e500 system nearly 10 years ago. Comparing the digital zuiko 50200 old and new four thirds user. This is a highperformance supertelescopic zoom lens that features, for the first time, the supersonic wave drive swd autofocus system which enables the lens to achieve an af speed about two times faster than the previous ed 50200mm f2. New swd version on the left and original 50200 on the right. This is a highperformance supertelescopic zoom lens that features, for the first time, the supersonic wave drive swd autofocus system which enables the lens to achieve an af speed about two times faster than the previous ed 50 200mm f2. Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the olympus zuiko 50 200mm f2. I honestly love my 50200 and i got it over the 40150 pro. We primarily tested this lens in the singleaf mode. Firmware updates of this camera further improved af with 43 lenses. This density is comparable to that of the 16 megapixels on an apsc matrix.
Oct, 2009 the resolution of the olympus 50200 mm swd, as the mtf50 values, has been tested on raw files using an olympus e3. Yep, using it along with the 1260 swd successfully on both of my em1s with the mmf3 adapters. At less than 1px on the average at the image borders you may be able to spot cas at 100% magnification but this amount is pretty much negligible on prints. Designed to meet the needs of the professional photographer, zuiko digital lenses were born of an uncompromising commitment to performance. I already own panasonic 100300 ii, i dont think olympus 75300 will be better as far as i know its not. I bought the first model non swd of the olympus 50 200 when i bought an olympus e500 system nearly 10 years ago. In terms of realworld image quality, it is not really necessary to remove the ec14 for shooting at 200 mm and lower focal lengths, unless the very best image quality is necessary.
Please discuss your opinion of this lens here, and discuss feedback for lenshero at our support community. I think that the 50200 with the converter is a better lens than the 70300. Nov 25, 2017 olympus omd em1 plus zuiko digital ed 50 200 f2. Ed lens elements are used extensively to correct the color blurring that can occur when telescopic lenses are extended to. I have always have a weakness for long telephoto zoom lenses, and when a friend gave me a deal i could not resist, i knew i just had to have one. Technically its even a bit faster on some of the focal lengths due to the swd. Focus type, automatic, manual, stepper motor, micromotor, micromotor. From olympus lens literature the zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. From olympus lens literature the zuiko digital ed 50 200mm f2. I have also uploaded a few pictures taken with this incredible lens. Besides having a relatively bright maximum aperture, it also has a silent swd focusing motor. In the continuousaf mode, the olympus m 40150 mm was remarkably faster and quieter than the olympus 50200 mm swd fourthirds zoom lens. I think that the 50 200 with the converter is a better lens than the 70300. On an olympus or panasonic four thirds dslr, it converts to a 100400mm equivalent, making it one of the brightest and most compact lenses to reach 400mm.
I suppose that lens is worth it even if i have to employ manual focus at times. I am looking to buy a new e520 when they finally make it out. Comments off on olympus zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. How well does the olympus 50200mm perform on m43 bodies. I mostly post over on the mu43s forum and here is a link to a thread i created that is just links to all the threads i have started about my experiences using 43 lenses 50200 swd and 150mm. The 50 200 is optically faster and better built, but thats all. Btw, a used em1 is relatively inexpensive cheaper than a used em5. Discussionwhat do you think about the olympus zuiko 50200mm f2. If you have an olympus zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. Digital slr share designed to meet the needs of the professional photographer, the zuiko digital lens was born of an uncompromising commitment to performance, in order to achieve the best combination with the digital slr. I have a gallery up, check out and click on the olympus test shots for. I have two year experience in using its older version so i can compare them even when i do not have the old version at hand. I bought the 50200 swd for its speed and reputed high iq, to test the waters on olys higher grade lens line.
I ordered a 50200 nonswd to in the hope that it will work. Offering an angleofview range similar to that of a 100400mm lens on a 35mm body, the zuiko digital ed 50 200mm f2. If the 70300 were all i knew, i would have been satisfied with it for years and years although it is a challenging lens to use successfully on cloudy days or indoors. Lenstestolympuszuikodigital50mmf2afmacro this is the second macro lens for olympuss four thirds digital system, and while it lacks the 1. Hi there, has anyone got experience with these combinations. In addition to providing faster autofocus than the earlier version, the swdseries lens is equipped with a more rigid tripod mount. The resolution of the olympus 50200 mm swd, as the mtf50 values, has been tested on raw files using an olympus e3. But it had been dropped and abused and wasnt focusing consistently, so i decided to replace it with the newer swd model. Jun 12, 2006 ian andrews tests the olympus zuiko ed 50 200mm f2. Feb 07, 2011 the non swd can mount the srf11 ring flash, while the new one cannot the srf11 mounts to the lens hood bayonet of the original 1454mm and 50 200mm lenses, while neither of the replacement lens now support it.
About a year ago i made an interesting lens purchase, the olympus zuiko digital 50200mm f2. Digital painting effect applied to image of an eastern screech owl in a backyard owl box, austin, texas. Though it has a similar range, the olympus zuiko 50200mm f2. While no longer flag ship model, it is still a very capable camera. A popular proclass telephoto zoom lens gets a terrific makeover. Olympus markets a broad series of zuiko digital lenses designed for its 43 dslrs. Discussionwhat do you think about the olympus zuiko 50 200mm f2. Thats why its worth to mention the new olympus ed 50200mm f2. Full time manual focusing in single af mode is possible. As you may notice its a comparatively fast lens with respect to its max. In addition to providing faster autofocus than the earlier version, the swd series lens is equipped with a more rigid tripod mount. The nonswd can mount the srf11 ring flash, while the new one cannot the srf11 mounts to the lens hood bayonet of the original 1454mm and 50200mm lenses, while neither of the replacement lens now support it. I would say that the quality of the 50 200 weather proofing, optics, image quality etc are far more important for a trip to africa than the extra reach.
I hope you find my experiences and photographs helpful in the decision to get the 50200 swd. The zuiko digital 50 200mm swd pro lens is a supertelephoto zoom lens that features the supersonic wave drive swd autofocusing system and covers a very popular telephoto zoom range thats the equivalent of a 100400mm 35 mm film format lens. Panasonic gh4 olympus ed 50 200 video af test 4k2k. Offering an angleofview range similar to that of a 100400mm lens on a 35mm body, the zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. I used that lens through several camera bodies including two e3s and my current e5. Finding the right lens on lenshero is incredibly easy.
Olympus em1markii, olympus zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. In combination with the olympus omd em1, the af speed is comparable to that of an slr camera. Read our expert olympus zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. About a year ago i made an interesting lens purchase, the olympus zuiko digital 50 200mm f2.
Find out what 5 readers thought of the olympus 50200mm f2. Mar 10, 2011 zuiko digital 50200 swd focusing fault rbrtschrdr. Speech is free, but discussion at lenshero is moderated. This bright variableaperture zoom covers a 50mm to 200mm focalrange. Ed lens elements are used extensively to correct the color blurring that can occur when. Fast, accurate, tacksharp, unbelievably beautiful bokeh. I was not able to test the 50200 with a 2x teleconverter, but the opinions of other users do suggest. The zuiko digital 50200mm swd pro lens is a supertelephoto zoom lens that features the supersonic wave drive swd autofocusing system and covers a very popular telephoto zoom range thats the equivalent of. Apr 19, 2017 comments off on olympus zuiko digital ed 50200mm f2. Besides having a relatively bright maximum aperture, it also has a.
Jun 21, 2011 the olympus zuiko digital ed 50 200mm f2. It provides the same field of view as a 100400mm lens on a fullframe camera. Lateral chromatic aberrations color shadows at hard contrast transitions are very well controlled. Olympus legacy in industryleading scientific, industrial, medical and consumer optics continues with the zuiko promise of impeccable image quality and the pursuit of lens perfection. Manual focusing is smooth and easy courtesy of a sufficiently wide, ridged and mechanically coupled focus ring. Its worth notice that this body has the highest pixels density from all other cameras, used by us for lenses tests. Olympus 50200 swd on m43 anyone using it micro four.
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