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Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko ED Digital SLR Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko ED Digital SLR Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras

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Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography

List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $389.95
You Save: $210.04 (35%)



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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 32 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3.86
Maximum Focal Length: 54
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 5.2 x 5.1

MPN: 261001-14-54
Model: 261001-14-54
UPC: 050332140639
EAN: 0050332140639
ASIN: B0000ET9DG

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Specially treated to shed water droplets, and engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of professional use
  • Designed to capitalize on the design advantages of the OLYMPUS Four Thirds System
  • Large f/2.8 - 3.5 aperture, with minimum weight and bulk
  • 14-54mm range -- equivalent to 28 - 108mm in conventional 35mm photography
  • For use with the OLYMPUS E-1 and other Four Thirds Series Digital SLR Cameras, as specified

Accessories:

  • Tiffen 67mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
  • Olympus Zuiko Digital Lens 4-Year Extended Warranty (Total 5-Years).
  • Lowepro Lens Case 1S (Black)
  • Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizer Wide Angle Thin Glass Filter
  • 67mm Wide Angle Kit

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  • Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Zuiko Digital 14-54mm F2.8-3.5 is a standard zoom lens with a zoom range equivalent to 28 to 108mm on a 35mm film camera. Delivers superb image quality in a compact size by using a 3-aspherical glass lens construction with F2.8-3.5 brightness. A zoom ring on the lens offers traditional dial zooming.


Customer Reviews:   Read 27 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars You don't own this yet?   August 18, 2008
Ari Welch (FL)
I'm always hesitant about making large dollar purchases and this was no exception. I read just about every review on the web before I decided this was the best choice. The reviews were true. This lens is fantastic!

My older brothers each have a Canon Rebel XTi and a Nikon D60. Each have lenses with similar zoom range and f-stop values as this one but both of them were very impressed when they tried it out. Even complementing about how it felt better than theirs (certainly not like them to do so). I've directly compared identical subject shots between those lens/cameras and this and my e-510 and the difference is always clear. This lens consistently produces sharper and more vivid images.

When people say they keep this lens on all the time that's kind of a given. The zoom range works perfectly for every day shooting situations. But when you add in the low f-stop and quick focusing (along with the great price) then it's certainly not one you want to keep in your bag. I sure don't! I love this lens. It's another reason to buy an Olympus DSLR.



5 out of 5 stars Better than prime lens?   July 29, 2008
New Englander (Massachusetts)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a dream lens. It is built beautifully, balances well in the hand, delivers tack sharp images and focuses very quickly and quietly. It is a quantum leap over the kit lens which feels loose and plasticky by comparison.

How strongly do I feel about the image quality of this lens? I just returned a 50 ED macro Digital Zuiko lens that couldn't hold a candle to the 14-54 in anything other than pure macro photography.

Definitely one of the best lenses I have ever owned.



5 out of 5 stars Best $$$ I've spent on lenses!   July 11, 2008
Ron Plasencia
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Pros:Durable, Rugged, Fast focus, Fast autofocus, Sharp Focus, Weather proofed, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction, Easy To Clean, Lightweight
Cons:None so far

Best Uses:Close-up photography, Wide angle, General Use, Sports/Action, Upgrade, Portraits, Landscape photography

I replaced the 14-45 kit lens from my E500 which I have been using on my E3 and is a good lens. But WOW, this lens is super!

At this price cannot be beat. Best feature to me is the manual focus mechanism s "direct" compared to the "wire focus" on kit lenses. Next, it focuses so much more quickly and precisely in automatic focus mode.

The distance scale on the lens barrel is a big plus also. I enjoy close-up work and this lens focuses to within under 9"!

Being weatherproof makes it fully compatible with the E-3.

It also does a super job of controlling lens flare.




5 out of 5 stars Make great walkaround kit with E420   June 10, 2008
Drifter (NYC, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I use this lens with E420 and makes probably the best SLR+lens combination under one grand you simply can't get with a Canon or Nikon


5 out of 5 stars Does Many Things Well   June 10, 2008
Crash Video (Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Using it on an E-330 after about eight months with what might have been a below average copy of the 14-45 kit lens. Obviously better build here. Heavier but not a lot bigger. Balances well on the camera. Focus is quieter and much, much faster. Sharper throughout the range. Extra 2/3 stop at the wide end makes a difference, especially indoors. Barrel distortion is minimal. Added speed and reach on the long end make it viable for portraits. Throw in "almost macro" close focus and it's a good general purpose lens that will spend a lot more time on the camera than the 14-45 did.

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