Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD vs Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro
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 50mm f/2.0 Macro is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro is lighter by 695g.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD | Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 50-200mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Weight g | 995 | 300 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 157.0 | 62.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.0 | 71.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD
A fast telephoto zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs with an SWD motor. It weighs about 995 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- f/2.8-3.5 aperture
- SWD focus motor
- Weather-sealed build
- Compact for the range
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Discontinued, so used only
- Needs adapter on MFT
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro
A bright standard macro for Four Thirds DSLRs, equivalent to a 100mm lens on full frame. It reaches 1:1 at 0.2 m, weighs about 300 g and takes 52mm filters.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Sharp optics
- Close focus 0.2 m
- Compact and light
Cons
- Discontinued, so only available used
- Needs an adapter on Micro Four Thirds
- Autofocus is slower than modern macro lenses