Sunday, August 29, 2010

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Cameras

One of the brightest Zuiko digital lenses is the Olympus 50mm f/2.0 medium telephoto macro lens. Offering an equivalent to 100mm on a 35mm camera, the lens boasts a maximum magnification ratio of 0.52x along with a minimum focusing distance of 9.45 inches, letting you get nice and close to your subject. The extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass element, meanwhile, reduces chromatic aberrations to deliver superior image quality with high resolution and good contrast. Add an EX-25 extension tube and you can focus to approximately 1x, equivalent to 2x on a 35mm camera. All Olympus lenses carry a one-year warranty.
Specifications

  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.0
  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 10 groups, including 1 ED glass element
  • Angle of view: 24 degrees
  • Closest focusing distance: 9.45 inches
  • Maximum image magnification: 0.52x
  • Minimum field size: 33.3 x 25mm
  • Number of blades: 7
  • Minimum aperture: f/22
  • Filter size: 52mm
  • Tele converter: EC-14
  • Extension tube: EX-25
  • Lens hood: LH-55
  • Lens cap: LC-52
  • Lens case: LSC-0814
  • Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.4 inches long
  • Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year

Customer Review: Multi-use sharp.
Very sharp. I don't really shoot macro so I use it more as a prime 100mm equivelant. Focuses speed is more than acceptable except in dim light. Nice Boken. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Amazing, but beware of limitations
First off, even though I only gave it 4 stars, it is the best lens I have ever touched, and if I lost or broke it today, well, I'd buy another one immediately. Many people describe this lens as "opti... Buy Now