Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006A0CUM
• Item model number: B0006A0CUM
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 18, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This compact telephoto zoom lens was exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of digital SLR cameras; that also allows for a compact and lightweight body with overall length of 84.6mm (3.3 inches), and weight of only 310 grams (10.9 ounces). It has a filter size of 55mm and a maximum diameter of 70mm (2.7 inches). This remarkably compact high-performance zoom lens is ideally suited to a wide range of subjects. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 110 centimeters (43.3 inches) and maximum magnification of 1:4.

Product Description

This compact telephoto zoom lens was exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of digital SLR cameras; that also allows for a compact and lightweight body with overall length of 84.6mm (3.3 inches), and weight of only 310 grams (10.9 ounces). It has a filter size of 55mm and a maximum diameter of 70mm (2.7 inches). This remarkably compact high-performance zoom lens is ideally suited to a wide range of subjects. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 110 centimeters (43.3 inches) and maximum magnification of 1:4.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great..., April 5, 2006

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R. A Gibson (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Look, this lens will get you into the action (no problem focusing on your little soccer phenom), but at f/4 you have to compromise on either shutter speed or ISO. So you may have to choose between motion blur or noise, neither of which is attractive. Alternatively, you can use Photoshop (or equivalent)to correct these photos (ideally, your action shots should freeze your subject while blurring your background... harder to do at f4 than f2 or f2.8) by blurring the background after the fact. That said, if you are on a budget, I can recommend the lens. Just know in advance that you may have to compromise a bit on your shots and that you may be required to edit/retouch your photos to get the effect you are after.

If you have a little more cash to spend, check out the relatively new Olympus Zuiko 18-180 lens. This is one you can keep on your camera nearly all the time (f3.5-f6.3) It has just a slightly shorter range than the aforementioned Sigma. I use it and I love it. Really is a fantastic lens that didn't break my bank.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Alternative To an Olympus Lens, September 15, 2005

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Lex (Aalsmeer, Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

The Sigma lens is a good telelens, more range for less money. I use it with my E-300 Evolt. The operation feels different from the original Olympus lenses, it takes a but more effort and you cannot use the manual focus mode on the camera, you must flip a switch on the lens. Other than that it works seamlessly and provides good quality.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens, Great Price, August 24, 2005

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walter "it doesnt take a genius.com" (Tulsa, ok, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I've been enjoying this lens for several weeks. I bought my Evolt in late June with an eye on the Sigma 55-200. It has exceeded my expectations, I like to think...I "effectively increased my range without leaving my price range!"
Clearly, Sigma makes a good product on par with Olympus Lens. I'm looking forward to other Sigma products for the Evolt here at Amazon.