Sigma 18-200 F3.5-6.3

[stevepow]

Need to know if the above lens is available in 4/3 mount, and if yes how's the performance in terms of value-for-$$$

Pretty sick of changing the kit-lenses and not to keen on the Oly 50-200 due to weight and
cost factors.

With the above and my ZD 11-22 believe should suffice

Thanks

[wind30]

I feel that the 40-150mm is a better fit for your 11-22mm and it is much cheaper as you can pick up one for $200 second hand. And the quality is better too.

[Mikefellh]

This site lists all of the current (and announced future) lenses:
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/oly-e/lenses.html

The Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 lens isn't on the list, but the Olympus 18-180mm 3.5-6.3 is.

The only thing is the it's a soft lens...the Sigma would probably be softer considering reports of other Sigma lenses on 4-3 since they are a compromise of a lens designed for other cameras with a 4/3 mount (some people believe that the 18-180mm is actually made by Sigma due to its quality and softness).

By the way when you're at the Wrotniak site I mentioned, click on "Other Articles" for lots more great Olympus E-system info.

(edit) Regarding the 40-150mm lens, if you don't own this lens it's a very good one considering it's a kit lens...it's sharper than the 18-180mm.

[stevepow]

Yes I do own the kit 40-150 lens.
Probably have to wait for the new 50-200 ZD lens notwithstanding the weight and $$ factors.

[wind30]

if your problem is changing lens, might as well get a cheap 2nd hand body and mount both the 11-22 and 40-150mm. Better than getting a 18-200mm and still have to swop the 11-22mm when you need the wide angle. I think the price of a 2nd hand body is quite cheap nowadays.

[stevepow]

Originally Posted by wind30 if your problem is changing lens, might as well get a cheap 2nd hand body and mount both the 11-22 and 40-150mm. Better than getting a 18-200mm and still have to swop the 11-22mm when you need the wide angle. I think the price of a 2nd hand body is quite cheap nowadays.

Yes I am aware of that and I had seem guys with two cam strapped over their bodies.
Lugging around additional weight on top of the lenses. May get pretty heavy over long distance and time.
Sorry to say there is a no win-win situation here.
Anyway thanks for the advice.

[Blu-By-U]

Me using the Sigma 55-200. Pretty soft in all range and dark. But then it sure beats lugging the Zuiko 50-200.

If you intend to shoot birds and fast moving cars, forget it. The 40-150 will beat it anytime. The extra 50 mm is nothing compared to the Zuiko anyway. I just added the EC14 to my collection, add that to the 40-150, then it's better then the sigma.

Now only waiting for the 70-300 and a lighter 4/3 (with LiveView and no banding) camera to reach my shores.

[wrx_sti_22b]

Originally Posted by stevepow Need to know if the above lens is available in 4/3 mount, and if yes how's the performance in terms of value-for-$$$

Sigma's 18-125mm is available with 4/3s mount. Not the 18-200mm.

[stevepow]

Just wondering if the above but with OS and for our Oly 4/3 mount, is it available ?

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by stevepow Just wondering if the above but with OS and for our Oly 4/3 mount, is it available ?

No four-thirds mount for this lens.