FS: Olympus 70-300 & E520 & 55-200

[NaturalWoman]

We already know this is an awesome lens but I have the 50-200 and don't really need this one. It's for sale on ebay for $255 + $10 shipping. That's a price drop. I paid $280 for this lens. It's clean, no scratches and..you know the phrase "great for the money."

ebay name Natural717

or PM me

My E520 is also for sale for $275, body only, with neck strap, extra battery, software, power cord. Great condition, I take care of my body. Hehehehe. I would take slightly less than $275. Shipping is $12.95

Sigma 55-200 also for sale for Olympus. A mere $105 + $8.00 shipping.

UPDATE: THE 520 HAS BEEN SOLD.

[NaturalWoman]

the 70-300 has been sold and good thing because if it didn't, i was going to keep it. took this last night. hand held.



55-200 is NOT available.

[keller9431]

Just a quick question. Would the Sigma 55-200 be an upgrade worth getting for my E520 over my 40-150 lens that came with my camera?

[NaturalWoman]

Originally Posted by keller9431

Just a quick question. Would the Sigma 55-200 be an upgrade worth getting for my E520 over my 40-150 lens that came with my camera?

actually it's a very nice lens, i decided to hold on to it for a little while longer. it's not for sale.

from what i read, the 40-150 out performed the sigma lens slightly. truthfully, i didn't see much of a difference. i think the sigma lens does very well. when in doubt between the two, i probably would go with the olympus brand over a third party..not to say the sigma lens is not good. i like it a lot, but i also have the 50-200, so technically i don't need it. i'll take some more photos with it for a few months and then i'll see if i want to relist it again. it wasn't very expensive and is great to have as an alternative.

i'll take some photos with it and post them here.

[keller9431]

Thanks for the info. Sorry to reply here but what about the 70-300 lens and is there a third party flash thats cheaper for starting out than the Olympus. I am new to the whole SLR camera and just got my E520 a couple of months ago and want to really get into it. I am really looking for a all purpose lens to replace both my 14-42 and 40-150 or should i just stick with what I have? Any suggestions?

[NaturalWoman]

Originally Posted by keller9431

Thanks for the info. Sorry to reply here but what about the 70-300 lens and is there a third party flash thats cheaper for starting out than the Olympus. I am new to the whole SLR camera and just got my E520 a couple of months ago and want to really get into it. I am really looking for a all purpose lens to replace both my 14-42 and 40-150 or should i just stick with what I have? Any suggestions?

i have this one

Amazon.com: Bower SFD926O Digital Autofocus Power Zoom TTL Flash + Bracket + Cord + Batteries + Cleaning Kit for for Olympus Evolt E-3, E-30, E-620, E-520, E-510, E-450, E-420, E-410 Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo'

and highly recommend it. i use it with my slow to focus lens - well one of them has been sold inside and it is awesome. i paid 102.00 from b&h though.

the output is excellent! it swivels, it bounces, it's TTL metering, the head zooms, comes with a diffuser. it's powerful. it can also be set to manual. this flash is excellent. i have it with me right now. it's a lot less expensive that the fl36/50 and it's so good, my exif data thinks it's an FL50.

all purpose lens. not sure. i was going to get the 18-180 - i think that's what it is, but i decided to keep my 50 on as my main lens. when i need to something wide, i used my 14-54 and telephoto i use the 50-200. it just depends on what i need.

if i'm going out and need just one lens, like to the zoo, i'll use the 50-200 and bring my compact camera. even though it's heavy the 50-200 will cover me for what i want.

since i'm not selling the 55-200 sigma, i will also use that for lighter days, like today.

the kit lenses are decent. i would hold on to them until you absolutely need something else. what do you take pictures of. i think that dictates my selection. i could use a wider lens for landscapes, but i don't need it just yet.

[keller9431]

Thanks for the info! I will sort my options and see what to get.

[luckymeghan]

Please let us know if you decide again to sell your Sigma 55-200, I am very interested

[NaturalWoman]

Originally Posted by luckymeghan

Please let us know if you decide again to sell your Sigma 55-200, I am very interested

not a bad lens. i haven't had it long, but it does well when i don't want to carry my other lens. here's a handheld shot i took two days ago. on a tripod, this would be even sharper. this photo is straight out of camera.

[luckymeghan]

Wow, nice! Looks like that is a great lens!