Size comparison between the new 50-200mm f/2.8 and the epic 150-400mm lens

This is a size comparison between the current 150-400mm f/4.5 and the soon the be available new 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO lens

Stay tuned on September 10 at 7am London time for the live announcement!

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO specs:

  • Misc: IP53 Weather Sealing
  • Dimensions (mm): 91.4 × 225.8
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens Type: Telephoto
  • Spare Parts Availability (years): Not specified
  • Effective Date: Not specified
  • Diameter (mm): 91.4
  • Length (mm): 225.8
  • Weight (g): 1075
  • Included Accessories: Lens hood, Lens cap
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Optical Construction: 21 elements in 13 groups
  • Type: Zoom Lens
  • Wide Angle: No
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 51–100 cm
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 100–400 mm
  • Focal Length Range (mm): 50–200
  • Maximum Focal Length (mm): 200
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Color: White
  • Brand: OM SYSTEM
  • 3499,00€

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

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Plot twist! The OM 50–200mm could indeed take teleconverters!

On September 10 at 7am London time, OM will unveil the new 50-200mm f/2.8 lens. Initially, one source claimed it wouldn’t support teleconverters, but another insists it absolutely will. Looks like there may have been a miscommunication — and that’s great news for all of us!

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO specs:

  • Misc: IP53 Weather Sealing
  • Dimensions (mm): 91.4 × 225.8
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens Type: Telephoto
  • Spare Parts Availability (years): Not specified
  • Effective Date: Not specified
  • Diameter (mm): 91.4
  • Length (mm): 225.8
  • Weight (g): 1075
  • Included Accessories: Lens hood, Lens cap
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Optical Construction: 21 elements in 13 groups
  • Type: Zoom Lens
  • Wide Angle: No
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 51–100 cm
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 100–400 mm
  • Focal Length Range (mm): 50–200
  • Maximum Focal Length (mm): 200
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Color: White
  • Brand: OM SYSTEM
  • 3499,00€

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

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Great deal: First ever $150 price discount on the OM-3!

Finally OM is giving us a nice $150 price drop on the OM-3 sold by BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. You save $200 on the kit version. And ther eare more savings:

MFT deals:

Storage and card deals:

Reminder: Since September 1 also in Europe we got a 200 Euro discount at FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

New leaked OM 50-200mm lens specs and images!

A reader (Thanks!) just spotted the specs and pricing of the new OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO. I don’t yet know if this is all 100% correct but the price is listed as “3499,00€ ” The announcement will happen on September 10 at 7am London time!

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO specs:

  • Misc: IP53 Weather Sealing
  • Dimensions (mm): 91.4 × 225.8
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens Type: Telephoto
  • Spare Parts Availability (years): Not specified
  • Effective Date: Not specified
  • Diameter (mm): 91.4
  • Length (mm): 225.8
  • Weight (g): 1075
  • Included Accessories: Lens hood, Lens cap
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Optical Construction: 21 elements in 13 groups
  • Type: Zoom Lens
  • Wide Angle: No
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 51–100 cm
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 100–400 mm
  • Focal Length Range (mm): 50–200
  • Maximum Focal Length (mm): 200
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Color: White
  • Brand: OM SYSTEM
  • 3499,00€

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

Confirmed: OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO lens will be announced on September 10 at 7am London time

Finally a got a confirmation that the OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO lens will be announced on September 10 at 7am London time!!! UPDATE: Another source said that it actually takes Teleconverters! So maybe one of the sources messed up things?

OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton

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Odd, still no teaser for the OM 50-200mm lens launch

On September 10 (or maybe 9?) OM will announce the new 50-200mm f/2.8 lens. But what’s a bit odd is that OM has not made any teasing for this launch event. Hopefully soon I can give you the exact announcement hour…stay tuned!

OM 20-200mm f/2.8 PRO specs:

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