OM 50-200mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM US store, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, OM EU stores.

Photographyblog tested the new 50-200mm PRO lens and concluded:

The main downside is the price – the full RRP of £2999.99 in the UK and $3699 in the USA certainly makes the made-to-order 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO a considered purchase, especially as the older but still very popular 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro is less than half the cost.

If you can stretch to this 2025 lens, though, and you don’t mind pairing it with a teleconverter, it could effectively replace both the 40-150mm and 100-400mm zooms in your kit bag, making it much more financially viable.

Overall, the new OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO is a somewhat surprising but very desirable lens that every Micro Four Thirds wildlife and sports photographer should consider.

George Holden believes the Olympus PEN-F is the only digital camera that truly shoots like film. Released in 2016, it was inspired by the classic half-frame PEN film cameras and designed with a strong focus on creating film-like results straight out of camera.

The PEN-F stood out thanks to its unique “Creative Dial,” which allowed photographers to instantly apply monochrome and color profile controls, mimicking the look of traditional film stocks. Features like the dedicated exposure compensation dial, intuitive controls, and strong in-body image stabilization gave it a tactile, analog-like shooting experience that most digital cameras lack.

Holden points out that what makes the PEN-F special is not just its design but its ability to deliver images that feel authentic, organic, and filmic—without heavy editing. Even today, it remains a rare gem in Olympus’ lineup, cherished by street and travel photographers who want both digital convenience and the timeless feel of film.