What are the main differences with this lens http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RS6P06/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A17MC6HOH9AVE6?
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I agree - it's a four thirds lens that I don't think is optimised for m43. My other non-optimised four thirds lenses can be v.slow to focus so I don't use for birds in flight etc. It's almost double the weight and longer. Not sure what speed it is at 150, but it's rated as f3.5-6.3 so probably pretty close. Min focus distance is pretty similar - around .5 m.
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I'm not positive but I think the 18-180 is for the four thirds system, not the micro four thirds as the 14-150 lens is. The Olympus website could confirm this for you.
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This lens is newer, lighter, and smaller than the other one but has a 1/3 stop difference at maximum aperture. (f/3.5-6.3 vs. f/3.5-5.6) The more expensive one also comes with a lens hood and case, and has a focus distance indicator. This one doesn't come with any of them but you can always buy a lens hood and case separately. There are other technical differences but these are the differences most people are concerned with.
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From what I can tell, the cheaper version is smaller and lighter. But, I don't know if that necessarily makes it a better lens. Here is the link to sigmas page for the more expensive lens: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/18-200mm-f35-63-ii-dc-os-hsm And here is the link to the less expensive one: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/18-200mm-f35-63-dc-macro-os-hsm-c I have the more expensive lens, and I have used it exclusively since I bought it. I've never shot with the other one though, so I can't accurately compare one to the other.
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Hi DB it must have been really late to reply to your message now. I've just recently bought this lens and it is the newer version now. It can be identified with a smooth body coating instead of the old matt one. It is better now and the colours look less yellow.
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Hardy,Thanks for the info about getting better lenses. I just "bit the bullet" and bought the 24-105mm L lens. I have heard this same wise advice from other photographers, and I am looking forward to getting sharper photos with the new lens, and I will try to get only L lenses from now on. In the end, you truly get what you pay for.
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Robert - Only had the lens for a couple of hours - it had quite a bit of distortion at 18mm.. plus the one I received was a "grey" market one.. no us warranty.. and I was not comfortable with that.. so, I returned it. Never used it in the field.. hope this helps..
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From what I have read, the only difference is the zoom ability and a tripod. This is what I read on another website so I really don't have any conclusive information.
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Both Lens are Different . One is macro and one I prime. If you Have money invest in both and If you have budget in mind go for Prime. All the best.
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I would go to the website and see what info you can find there. They may have both lenses there. You can also try to go to a photo review site such as Ken Rockwell to see what they have to say.
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I love this lens, but yes... I DO think you should save up for the IS version. I wish I would have. I was just a beginner not knowing what I was purchasing at the time. I am totally kicking myself now. :( Its not terrible, but I think the IS would be much better. In my honest opinion
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The obvious difference is the cosmetics. The G lens is silver whereas the G 2 is white. What I noticed otherwise was the G 2 focuses slightly faster. Both are fine lenses.
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This is the older version. The newest version is much sharper, focuses more accurately, and is definitely the lens you want to purchase.
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I was not sure when I first looked, then I realized the different models had different temperature capabilities, and if I recall some of them had different focus ratio as well.Keeping this in mind, Read descriptions carefully, the differences will be more apparent!
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It has been sometime since I made the side-by-side review of the two models. Suggest that you view web site: dpreview.com to compare. Except for more mpixels, the real difference will be the choice of the highest quality lens to meet your intended use.
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I have had both versions of the lens and definitely preferred the one with IS. With that said, the difference in price is significant and the non-stabilized version produces superb images. If you are shooting outdoors with plenty of light it is perfect. If light is an issue when shooting I would definitely save up for the IS version.
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No it's a Sony lens. It's quite good but not as much as the Zeiss. The big differences in lenses is that the Zeiss will shoot at f4 all the way, and is of better quality, and a bit more than 2X the price. Your only question then is do you need/want the f4 advantage. I did.
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Michael,The one I got a few months back is the US warranty version. I have purchased quite a few Canon lenses on Amazon and they have all be US versions.