Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD

Professional grade telephoto zoom with SWD autofocus

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model N2258792

Key Features

OPTICAL 16 elements in 15 groups, including 3 ED glass elements
AUTOFOCUS Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) for fast, quiet AF
APERTURE Bright f/2.8-3.5 maximum aperture with 9-blade diaphragm
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof construction for Four Thirds bodies
FOCUS Internal focusing system with focus limiter switch
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Four Thirds system mount cameras
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.21x
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION High-grade metal mount and robust barrel design
STABILIZATION Relies on Four Thirds body-based image stabilization
ZOOM Mechanical zoom mechanism with internal focus
COATING Multi-coating to reduce ghosting and flare
MOUNT Four Thirds system bayonet mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 50-200mm (100-400mm 35mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/2.8-3.5
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 15 groups
Min Focus Distance 1.2m
Max Magnification 0.21x
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 67mm
Dimensions 81mm x 157mm
Weight 995g
Mount Four Thirds
Focus Motor SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive)
Weather Sealing Yes
Focus Limiter Yes
Tripod Collar Included