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

Versatile telephoto zoom for Four Thirds system

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model N2254492

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 16 elements in 15 groups including ED glass elements
APERTURE f/2.8-3.5 maximum aperture with 9-blade circular diaphragm
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with high-speed contrast/phase detection support
MOUNT Olympus Four Thirds mount system
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.2 meters (47.2 inches) across the entire zoom range
FILTER SIZE 67mm front filter thread
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade dust and splash-proof construction
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with EC-14 and EC-20 teleconverters
ZOOM TYPE External zoom mechanism with rotating zoom ring
COATING Multi-coating to reduce ghosting and flare
WEIGHT Approximately 995 grams
WEATHER SEALING Full weather-sealed professional build
STABILIZATION None (relies on camera body stabilization)

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus clutch mechanism
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical rotation
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Accessed via camera body or focus clutch
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 Full professional sealing

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Focal Length 50-200mm (100-400mm 35mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/2.8-3.5
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 16/15
Diaphragm Blades 9
Min Focus Distance 1.2m
Max Magnification 0.21x
Filter Thread 67mm
Dimensions 81mm x 157mm
Weight 995g
Mount Four Thirds
Weather Sealing Yes
Focus Motor Internal
Teleconverter Support Yes