The Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD is an excellent telephoto zoom lens for the Four Thirds system. At first sight, it may look bulky and heavy, but when you remind yourself that it covers an angle-of-view range similar to that of a 100-400mm lens on a 35mm camera, you immediately...

This is my second 50-200mm. The first didn't fare too well with a 130+ foot drop off a rock face ( I said more than oops). I had to have another. The old 50-200mm had become my go-to lens and usually stayed right on the body of my E-3. (Get one and see if you don't do the same.

This lens is amazing. Very clear photos and with it having a F stop of 2.8 I can take photos with no flash at dusk and you get a perfect picture! I do need to say it is somewhat heavy so I use my Tripod. I don't get any shakiness with it.

this is an excellent lens. i use it on an olympus e-510 and am very happy with the results. i got my e-510 with the 2 kit lenses and was satisfied with the results these lenses provided me.

fast focus - accurate color reproduction

it can get a bit heavy after shooting for awhile

I owned an Olympus 18-180mm f3.5 Zuiko Digital Ultra Zoom Lens and was not happy with it because of the slow focus along with the non-sharpness in the picture. After I upgraded to this 50-200mm SWD lens, it was like night and day.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

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