Olympus Zuiko 261015 50-200mm
The Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) autofocus delivers near-silent, ultra-fast focusing that is roughly twice the speed of its predecessor, paired with a bright f/2.8-3.5 aperture across a versatile 100-400mm equivalent zoom range. Extensive ED glass elements and a digital-dedicated design ensure sharp, high-contrast images from edge to edge, with a consistent 1.2-meter minimum focus distance throughout the zoom range for close-up work. This lens is best for Four Thirds sports and wildlife photographers who need rapid subject tracking and telephoto reach without the bulk of a constant-aperture pro zoom.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-3.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SWD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus Zuiko 261015 50-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-200mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 995 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | SWD | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Zuiko 261015 50-200mm | 53.7 | 80.9 | 6.3 | 43.1 | 21.2 | 83.2 | 88.1 | 57.1 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.9 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.2 | 78.5 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.1 | 69.7 | 85 | 91 | 83.2 | 89.4 | 85.3 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 86.1 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 83.2 | 68 | 70 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.9 | 85.8 | 50.4 | 86.7 | 83.2 | 80.4 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74.3 | 98.6 | 43.4 | 69 | 76.4 | 83.1 | 81 | 93.5 |
Price
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