Wondering why is everyone getting rid of 50-200mm?

[shchow]

seems like many are selling their 50-200mm... just wondering why...

could it be the 35-100mm???!!!

[ParkertR]

hmm... maybe? they're going at gd prices too

[shchow]

is the 35-100mm really that good? better than the 50-200mm? hmmm..... 'cos i'm thinking of which one to get too.

[tao]

Originally Posted by shchow seems like many are selling their 50-200mm... just wondering why... could it be the 35-100mm???!!!

I don't know about those who sell theirs. What I know is that the 50-200mm is an excellent piece of glass, ranks with the best of long-zoom lens of any make in terms of optical quality.

However, even when using the cheaper 40-150mm, I have come to realise that it is a range which I seldom use. For my needs, I mostly use 35mm equivalent of 20mm~100mm, which is well covered by my 11-22mm and 14-54mm lenses.

That could be why they are selling theirs.

The 35-100mm F2.0 is simply an amazing lens but is simply too costly for me even though I will love to have it.

[hhho]

I don't know why others are selling 50-200mm zoom lens.
just purchased it last Tuesday at a very attractive pricce.
Here is my test shot taken in rainy day.

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/508/P1187794_copy.jpg

Cheers,
Patrick Ho

[chii]

Originally Posted by shchow seems like many are selling their 50-200mm... just wondering why... could it be the 35-100mm???!!!

35-100 not cheap woh.


& heavy but good for head shots

[Benng]

Originally Posted by hhho I don't know why others are selling 50-200mm zoom lens. just purchased it last Tuesday at a very attractive pricce. Here is my test shot taken in rainy day. http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/508/P1187794_copy.jpg Cheers, Patrick Ho

How much did you pay for it and where did you get it? I thought of getting one myself.

cheers.

[hhho]

Originally Posted by Benng How much did you pay for it and where did you get it? I thought of getting one myself. cheers.

$1,750 (inclusive of GST) from Lords - Lucky Plaza

[wind30]

I am selling mine mint condition one month old 50-200mm lens at $1500.

I bought it from bhphoto at $1480 but olympus is international warranty and I have receipt + warranty card. Actually I like my lens a lot. That is why I am not willing to sell lower. My copy is very sharp so this will be the VERY LAST lens I sell from my olympus setup.

Still waiting for oly announcement b4 deciding what to buy.

[burger]

Originally Posted by chii 35-100 not cheap woh. & heavy but good for head shots

BUY BUY BUY

<-- head shots?

[chainsmoker]

Originally Posted by wind30 I am selling mine mint condition one month old 50-200mm lens at $1500. I bought it from bhphoto at $1480 but olympus is international warranty and I have receipt + warranty card. Actually I like my lens a lot. That is why I am not willing to sell lower. My copy is very sharp so this will be the VERY LAST lens I sell from my olympus setup. Still waiting for oly announcement b4 deciding what to buy.

Hey bro can show some examples of its sharpness?

[wind30]

Originally Posted by chainsmoker Hey bro can show some examples of its sharpness?

http://pisduck.com/e1/tree.ORF

your frank comments?

[tao]

Originally Posted by wind30 Still waiting for oly announcement b4 deciding what to buy.

I will strongly urge you to keep the lens until Olympus' announcement, in case they come up with a body that you end up liking.

[chainsmoker]

Originally Posted by wind30 http://pisduck.com/e1/tree.ORF your frank comments?

err..... if i can see the no. plate maybe can buy 4D. And with any luck, will get from you. ( not sure if these are the comments u want )

[Hacker]

SFL xxx J.