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Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Review

Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS

Main Features

  • 50-200mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • Weight: 417g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.98m
  • Max Magnification: 0.2x
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Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Overview


Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with NX Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is compatible with cameras that have a Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS has a maximum diameter of 70mm and total length of 101mm when not extended. It weighs 417g / 14.7 oz.

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS has a focal range of 50-200mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.98m.


Aperture

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 50mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f22 at 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
50mm F4 F22
200mm F5.6 F22

Optical Formula

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 13 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 Extra-Low Dispersion elements.

Lens Hood

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is SCH-B 52.

Body Colour

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is available in Black color.

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Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samsung
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Samsung NX
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 2 Extra-Low Dispersion elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.98m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 417g
Diameter 70mm
Length 101mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code SCH-B 52
Tripod Collar No
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