Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/2.8 for the Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 is a short-telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/2.8-3.5 for Four Thirds mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 50-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5?
At 50-200mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100–400mm | 5.2–20.4° | 6.2–24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 use?
It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5?
It zooms across 50-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–20.4° horizontal and 6.2–24.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 fit?
Any Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.
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