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Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $189.99
Discount Price: $130.00
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Brand: Sigma
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Sigma lens made specifically for Olympus digital SLR camera bodies; telephoto zoom lens
- Compact design is just 3.3 inches long
- 55-200mm focal length
- f4-5.6 maximum aperture
- 43.3-inch minimum focusing distance; maximum magnification ratio of 1:4
Sigma 55-200 fourthirds mount [Posted on 2007-09-23]
The Sigma 55-200 is a very inexpensive telephoto zoom. For the price, it's excellent. Of course it's not a pro lens, but for candid telephoto shots of the family and friends it's great. It's a little soft wide open, so try and keep the lens closed down a bit.
Good Lens for the Price [Posted on 2008-02-08]
I couldn't afford the pricey lenses so I thought I'd give this one a try. While it is a good lens, it lacks the finesse that an Olympus lens has. Focus and telephoto movements of the lens aren't nearly as smooth as the Olympus. I guess I sacrificed some of the refinements of a high end lens when I went with Sigma. Don't get me wrong, it's a great lens and suits my needs well. I'm happy with the purchase.
Sigma 55-200mm for Olympus 4/3 system [Posted on 2008-03-03]
Despite what some reviewers have stated, I found the IQ produced by this lens to be unacceptable. The lens is cheap compared to the Zuiko 50-200mm or even the Zuiko kit 40-150mm and it gives a nice focal range but that's about it. Images are soft (unless the lens is stepped down to f8.0, which becomes a problem in moderate to low light conditions) and it produces a yellow cast, visible in most shots. I should have listened to the many negative reviews I came across and avoid it. In the end, I sent it back to Amazon for a refund. I won't recommend it not even if you are on a budget. Save you money util you can afford something better. I bought the Zuiko 70-300mm instead and that's one great lens...worth every penny!!!
It's a good product and Great value for the money paid! [Posted on 2008-03-31]
I bought this lens for my Olympus e-510 three months ago and waited to see its performance before writing this review. I hope it would be helpful for the readers.
First I must tell that it is fully compatible with my Olympus e510 and it is perfoming very well. If you have any doubt about its compatibility with your camera, I strongly recommend you to visit Sigma official web site to read the "zoom products'" specification table. You can detailed information about the Sigma lenses and their compatibility issues.
This lens's 4/3 feature empowers the zoom to a great extend, the 35mm equilivance of that is 110mm to 400mm. That means you can do anything you want with such a powerful zoom.
The picture quality is excellent, the lens has both Manual and Auto focus feature so it lets you to become the part of the picture. I bought my Olympus Evolt E510 with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens from Amazon.com. Then I bought Sigma 55-200mm instead of 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Zuiko. I paid couple of dollars more but got 50mm more (100mm for 35mm equilivance or 4x optic) well and very happy with my decision.
It's a good product and Great value for the money paid!
Nice piece of glass [Posted on 2008-06-23]
This is a very nice piece of glass especially for the price. Would definitely recommend it to anyone on a budget. Shoots clear and precise, the zoom does have a little drag but no worse than the two Zukios that I have. Will certainly be my every day all around lens.
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