Best value standard zoom for 4/3 cameras. A new version of this lens will be coming out in North America in early 2009, which means that this is a great time to pick up this older model at well below msrp. As the 14-54 II will probably retail for 1.5-2 times what you can get this earlier version for, and has only two significant changes (support for the contrast-based autofocus used only when shooting with live-view, and rounded aperture blades for slightly less angular bokeh at relatively small apertures), I suspect that many will agre...
[Olympus ZUIKO Digital 14 - 54mm f2.8 - 3.5 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 Auto Focus ZUIKO Digital Standard Zoom Lens review by this_justin can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | this_justin | | Review Date: | 12/23/2008 | | User Location: | Corona, CA United States | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
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You don't own this yet? 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 the...
[Olympus ZUIKO Digital 14 - 54mm f2.8 - 3.5 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 Auto Focus ZUIKO Digital Standard Zoom Lens review by Ari Welch "The ARi" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Ari Welch "The ARi" | | Review Date: | 08/18/2008 | | User Location: | FL | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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Better than prime lens? 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.
[Olympus ZUIKO Digital 14 - 54mm f2.8 - 3.5 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 Auto Focus ZUIKO Digital Standard Zoom Lens review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/28/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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Best $$$ I've spent on lenses! 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 t...
[Olympus ZUIKO Digital 14 - 54mm f2.8 - 3.5 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 Auto Focus ZUIKO Digital Standard Zoom Lens review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 07/11/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
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sharp, fast, very good lens I have an E500 and until now I know the powerful camera i have.
The kit lens , th 14 45mm does not autofocus well and is soft when wide open.
Th 14 54mm autofocus very well and is sharp. some time autofocus hunts but nothing is perfect. This lens made me happy and stick to olympus.
I posted some samples.
[Olympus ZUIKO Digital 14 - 54mm f2.8 - 3.5 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 Auto Focus ZUIKO Digital Standard Zoom Lens review by Ivan A. Gamboa Fuentes can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Ivan A. Gamboa Fuentes | | Review Date: | 07/24/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
8% (1 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful |