Overall, I've been impressed by the quality of the images, and the relative light weight of the lens. Build quality is very good. The single image focus speed in good light is very quick. In poor light, focus speed suffered.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Durable; High Quality; Rugged; Weather resistant

Heavy

One of the best on the market, easy to use sharp bright pictures

The old 50-200 lens was a wonderful performer, and the SWD version does not disappoint. It continues to be solidly constructed and its focus is fast and accurate. My only complaint is the new lens hood makes packing it more difficult, but I appreciate the cut out for polarizer access that the new...

Very fast and accurate focusing

The new lens hood makes fitting into many camera bags more challenging.

I will start off by admitting to loving my e-system. Yes Canon is number one and Nikon number two fo

Fast; clear; great lens correction

Sorry I have no cons; Anyone who needs better won't be upset by the price

The old 50-200 lens was a wonderful performer, and the SWD version does not disappoint. It continues to be solidly constructed and its focus is fast and accurate. My only complaint is the new lens hood makes packing it more difficult, but I appreciate the cut out for polarizer access that the new...

Very fast and accurate focusing

The new lens hood makes fitting into many camera bags more challenging.

I'm thrilled beyond words with my latest acquisiton from Adorama. This is the first used item I've every purchased. Outstanding performance and value - saved me a lot.I suggest that anyone interested in first rate used camera equipment, check out Adorama.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

I use the lens fo capturing smaller birds such as hummingbirds. This lens focuses quickly letting me capture not only the bird but the motion of the wings based on the various alertness. This is a grea lens for out doors.

Strong Construction; Consistent Output; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Easily Interchangeable

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First things first. I am not a professional photographer. What I do have is 35 years experience with SLRs ranging from a Minolta 303b in the 1970s, Olympus OM2n when it first came out and a Canon F1n with associated good amateur lenses so I have a serious amateur interest that has brought a lot of...

The Olympus D-SLR system always included a series of pro-caliber lenses targeting serious photographers working with the E-1 pro camera. Since the introduction of the newer E-3, Olympus has also unveiled three high-grade zooms, the first in the Zuiko Digital line with Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD)...