Product Description

Covering a focal range of 40-150mm (equivalent to 80-300mm on a 35mm camera), this 3.8x zoom lens offers versatile mid- to telephoto functionality Dimensions - 3 x 4.21 L

Product Details

• Brand: Olympus
• Model: 261052
• Dimensions: 4.20" h x 4.20" w x 4.20" l, .94 pounds

Features

• 40-150 millimeters f3.5-4.5 zoom lens for digital cameras (equivalent to 80-300 millimeters in 35 millimeters photography)
• Compatible with Olympus E1 and Evolt E300 cameras
• Designed to perfectly match the imager so light strikes the sensor directly, ensuring rich, accurate colors
• Achieve effects like background blurring and perspective compression
• Reinforced by a new multi-coating process and new, reliable metal lens mount

Customer Reviews

A Lot of Bang for the Buck
Pros:
- Excellent zoom range
- Light weight
- Very inexpensive
- Sharp
- Minimal distortion

Cons:
- Slower/noiser focus than my 14-54
- Front element turns while focusing (inconvenient with a polarizer)
- Not weather sealed
- Modest maximum aperture

This lens is not a 50-200, but at $175 I didn't expect it to be. Eventually I would like a 50-200, but for now this is a great addition to my E-1 system. This is actaully a better dry-weather hiking lens than the 50-200 due to the weight difference. Overall, this is probably the best lens in terms of "bang for the buck" in the entire Olympus line-up. A close second is the 35 mm 1:1 Macro. Conclusion: I highly recommend this lens.

I Love This Lens!
I have been waiting for some time to buy a longer telephoto for my
Olympus E1, than the 14-40 that came with it. I thought about getting
the wider / longer offering, but for budgetary reasons, decided on the
40 - 150 Zuiko. I have used it both alone, and with my 1.4 X Teleconverter
Its performance is fabulous! Plenty fast, very good image quality,
reasonable focus response. The lens is a good buy in my book.
Short delivery time and impressive performance.

Great Lens Great Price
Just a beautiful handling,very sharp lens that for the price is worth every penny. Excellent sharpness and contrast.