Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD vs Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II is lighter by 555g.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II goes wider (14mm vs 50mm).
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD reaches further (200mm vs 54mm).
| Spec | Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD | Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 50-200mm | 14-54mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 995 | 440 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 157.0 | 89.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.22 (closer focusing) |
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 SWD is a short-telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/2.8-3.5 for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II
A fast standard zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs, popular for its bright aperture and modest size. It weighs about 440 g and focuses as close as 0.22 m.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8-3.5
- Light at about 440 g
- Close focus 0.22 m
- 28-108mm equivalent
Cons
- Discontinued, so used only
- Variable aperture
- Needs adapter on MFT