Olympus E 520

In auto focus my e-520 is very slow in low light situations. Sometimes it seemingly gives up entirely. Now I am still using the kit lens, my question is will a higher quality Olympus lens perform better in these low light situations? Thanks for the info.

Yes, you will see better auto-focus performance from a faster lens. The wider the maximum aperture, the brighter the scene will appear and your camera will be able to focus easier.

You will also see more improvement from a fast lens with SSM. Something like the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM would focus very fast because of the large max aperture and with the HSM it is supposed to be one of the fastest focusing 50mm lenses.

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigm a_50_1p4_c16/

2009-11-27 20:35:46 by Puckmymick

Full review at: www.cameralabs.com : A ten minute video tour around the feature-packed Olympus E-520 DSLR, by Gordon Laing, Editor of www ...

I just bought an olympus camera, and the lense is a Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6. I hate the lense because the manual focus on it doesn't really do much justice or capture very well. I was wondering what would be a decent and in-expensive lense for this camera, with good manual focus and captures more crisp pictures.

Oy...

Olympus was not a good choice in terms of extensibility of the camera through add-ons.

The cameras that have the most available and least expensive quality lenses available (new or used) are
#1) Canon (450D/XSi, 400D/XTi)
#2) Nikon (D40, D90)

I would take a look at this lens - but it might not be more crisp or easier to focus... just more versatile in terms of focal ranges.
Olympus ED 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Zuiko Zoom Lens
Review here:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Olympu s-Zuiko-ED-18-180mm-f35-63

18-180mm covers a very wide focal range for most purposes.

If however you are looking at getting into studio-set, controlled lighting, portrait or product photography... I would look at:
Olympus E 50mm f/2.0 Zuiko Macro Lens 1:2
Review here:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Olympu s-Zuiko-ED-50mm-f2-Macro

The 50mm lens will not have any zoom capabilities (you will have to actually move closer or farther away, physically) but will be very crisp.

If budget is no problem, I would get this:
Olympus ED 35-100mm f/2.0 Zuiko Zoom Lens (over $2000)
Review here:
http://www.popphoto.com/lensreview/olymp us-35-100mm_f2.0_pro_ed.html

2009-01-06 08:22:17 by beccabr00tal

Price: $29.00 $9.99

Makes group photos easy
Allows for shutter release up to 25 feet
Battery included, Typical Battery Life - up to 2 years, 10,000 exposures

I'm getting a new camera for Christmas (first SLR yet). I was narrowing it down to the Canon XS and XSi against the Olympus 520 and 620. I decided on the Olympus line based on what I've heard about them (better build than Canon, more comfortable in hand, smaller). The Olympus models also have built-in auto focus. But now, I just can't decide on 620 or 520. 620 produces better quality pictures, quicker shots, and the 6 different picture editing modes, but I'm wondering if all this is worth the extra money. What do you guys think? Also, what do you experienced SLR users know about Olympus' performance and quality compared to other camera brands?

Link to compare: http://www.radiantlite.com/2009/02/olymp us-e-620-vs-e-520-preview.html

E-620..... DUH!

2009-11-29 21:15:08 by Cale

Price: $29.00 $6.95

Battery included, Typical Battery Life - up to 2 years, 10,000 exposures
Makes group photos easy
Infrared wireless camera operation for Olympus EVOLT & Stylus Digital Cameras

I'm getting a new camera for Christmas (first SLR yet). I was narrowing it down to the Canon XS and XSi against the Olympus 520 and 620. I decided on the Olympus line based on what I've heard about them (better build than Canon, more comfortable in hand, smaller). The Olympus models also have built-in auto focus. But now, I just can't decide on 620 or 520. 620 produces better quality pictures, quicker shots, and the 6 different picture editing modes, but I'm wondering if all this is worth the extra money. What do you guys think? Also, what do you experienced SLR users know about Olympus' performance and quality compared to other camera brands?
From all the reviews I've read the E-620 is supposed to have superb build quality. And it's also quite small.

eff you you stinking poopy head! Ambercrombire is better than Hilllfiger. I will kill you to show i am right. Grrrr, anger, grrrr, oppps, I crapped my pants.


I persnly think the lower Olympus cameras are biult better than the lower Canons. Olympus stops at $1000 E-3 so I'll leave that end alone but when you're looking to spend under $500 I say Olympus is better built but both are fine. if more lenses are important to you than go with Canon. If you have a chance go to a camera store and play with both. See what YOU LIKE. Not what people are saying here.


I'd also like to scold all who have found themselves in the mire of branding. I'd like to point you in the direction of the work of Clotaire Rapaille, a psychologist who used his experience to create the field of nuero-marketing. If you have any emotion about a product, you are a victim.

2009-11-30 14:57:05 by Cale

Also, should I get a kit lens with whichever I buy, or a 50 mm prime lens ? I don't currently have ANY lenses or Dslr/Slr cameras. My camera is a canon powershot a560.

When it comes to DSLR I would go for Canon or Nikon and not Olympus. They have simply more lenses and other accessories to choose from.
Canon has sold a huge number of cameras the last two years and I heard that they are having quality problems now.

Personally I own a Nikon that I am very satisfied with. My friends all have Canons that work well too.

Since Canon and Nikon both make quite good pictures my advice is to go to a camera store and try them. Do you feel comfortable with the controls? Is the camera's menu structure logical? and so on.

When it comes to lenses you are probably best off with the nikon 18-135 kit since this lens is very versatile to use. If you want to invest some money into a real good lens you should consider this one: Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED (unfortunately in the 1600$ range).


Cheers,

Chris

2008-07-29 22:47:53 by Mimi