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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-200mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 995 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | SWD | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| 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 | 54.6 | 83.5 | 4.8 | 40.8 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 88 | 49.8 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.7 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.2 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.4 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 26 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.8 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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