Has any used 50-200 Zuiko? How do u think it goes against 70-200 Sigma?

[liffeous]

Hi all, i am torn between these 2 nice pieces of glass:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._5_ED_SWD.html

i can't find any threads relating to them together = (

but i remember reading somewhere that Microsm said that Sigmas are bad and only decent for their long primes..

Any ideas abt them?

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by liffeous Hi all, i am torn between these 2 nice pieces of glass: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._5_ED_SWD.html i can't find any threads relating to them together = ( but i remember reading somewhere that Microsm said that Sigmas are bad and only decent for their long primes.. Any ideas abt them?

May I know what attract you on Sigma 70-200?

think away from glass quality 1st, 50-200 give you a better range and infact good IQ through out the whole range.

built quality... ZD 50-200 provide weatherproof and dustproof which worth big money. Sigma... I dun think they have this built.

yes, 70-200 give you constant F2.8 whereas 50-200 is F2.8-3.5 but for me, I never find it a big issue.

heard some where that Sigma lens always need calibration? not sure whether ZD need to calibrate so often or not. (please correct me if I am wrong in this point.)

macro function... erm I still prefer prime macro lens.

[dorts]

I remember reading somewhere on this forum also that Sigma lenses have a yellow colour cast. Was it microcosm who said it?

Personally, I'll get the Zuiko Digital too.

[cater]

Basically I think that TS was attracted to constant F2.8. From F2.8 to F3.5 is 2/3 stop of light which doesnt really affect too much. Weather proof, glass quality, SWD motor, I think Oly is still better. Oly SWD lens 20MP ready. Sigma ???

[rez610]

I like the range of 50-200. The 70mm starting focal length is not very flexible and hard to use as a walk around lens

[OlyFlyer]

I bought the 50-200 SWD just last week. I was never really interested in Sigma, but I tell you, now I could really not care less about it.

The 50-200 is just wonderful.

[liffeous]

Sounds like 50-200 zuiko with a overwhelming win.

I was interested in Sigma coz of the price, lol

But after looking at the responses and checking the weight... i think zuiko is a much better choice. Sigma is 1.5kg... WTH, zuiko is only 900g++ with SWD!

thanks a lot guys... i will buy it when i reach US.

regards
JJ

[microcosm]

You made a wise choice.

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by OlyFlyer I bought the 50-200 SWD just last week. I was never really interested in Sigma, but I tell you, now I could really not care less about it. The 50-200 is just wonderful.

eh me too, 2 weeks ago LOL

[microcosm]

israel, I let this sale discussion slip this time but please, everyone, let's put sales thread in the relevant areas (there is a section for this purpose) and use that please. Makes my life difficult as a moderator as the others would challenge and question why I let the post through in this section while it is clamed down heavily with infractions in other sections. I think I should follow house rules set in ClubSNAP and therefore I hope all would respect ClubSNAP and the rules and regulations regarding such post/matters.

Your cooperation is appreciated. My apologies for deleting all posts earlier with regards to the sale, and once again, use the Buy and Sell section for any future transactions and I will delete such postings in future without further explanation ok?

These are house rules set by admin team of ClubSNAP, something that I have to adhere too as well.

Thanks for your attention and understanding.

[viewwing]

Anyone has any christmas lobang for this piece of glass? SWD or Non is not a concern...

Any bros has the latest price for this glass in SWD now? seems like no shop is carrying the non SWD model anymore... sigh...

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by viewwing Anyone has any christmas lobang for this piece of glass? SWD or Non is not a concern... Any bros has the latest price for this glass in SWD now? seems like no shop is carrying the non SWD model anymore... sigh...

You can try calling Olympus Singapore to see if they have old stocks for the old glass (non-SWD version). If I remembered correctly, they had a stockpile of them in the past... they still might have them... so the selling price might be very competitive. I don't have the office number, so you might have to search for their contact information online or through the Yellow Pages or something. Cheers.

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by microcosm You can try calling Olympus Singapore to see if they have old stocks for the old glass (non-SWD version). If I remembered correctly, they had a stockpile of them in the past... they still might have them... so the selling price might be very competitive. I don't have the office number, so you might have to search for their contact information online or through the Yellow Pages or something. Cheers.

try calling 1800-OLYMPUS

cheers!

[viewwing]

Thanks bro! will check with them tomorrow

[OlyFlyer]

Originally Posted by aryanto eh me too, 2 weeks ago LOL

Nice lens, isn't it?

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by OlyFlyer Nice lens, isn't it?

Nice but I have to get used to it first may be for about 6 months before I can brag and show nice pictures

[jjtml]

50-200 ftw!