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Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Started Oct 10, 2012 | Discussions
coss New Member • Posts: 9
Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Hello all,

I recently bought a used NX10 + 20-50mm lens, but the lens i got is not like the one i was expecting.

I received this one:

But was expecting:

Looking for info on this matter i also found:

Mine is the only without the "ED". What are the diferences between them?

Also its strange to see them all with the same EX-S2050NB model on diferent websites.

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supeyugin1 Contributing Member • Posts: 912
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

I compared those two lenses, and the differences are only cosmetic.

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Robert N Senior Member • Posts: 2,007
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Looks like you got the newest version. What's written on the front of the lens? 20-50mm II ED?

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rujohan New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Robert N wrote:

Looks like you got the newest version. What's written on the front of the lens? 20-50mm II ED?

Well, I also have this lens without the ED label, neither on the lens nor on the box. Bought it here in Norway about one month ago. Written on the front of the lens is:

SAMSUNG LENS         1:3.5-5.6  20-50mm     ø 40.5    i-Function

In the manual, and on some of Samsungs websites -- in the specs - they say it has a Low Dispersive lens, not a Extra Low Dispersive lens. In the Overview section they use the label ED, like here:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/camera-camcorder/smart-cameras/nx-lenses/EX-S2050NB

It seems inconsistent. I wonder if the lens has been degraded in quality in the last version. In Norway it was priced like the 18-55mm some few months ago, now it is much cheaper.

I could try to email Samsung support and ask, but I doubt they can -- or will -- give a satisfying answer. If nothing comes up her, I will give it a try

Rune

paulhome Contributing Member • Posts: 841
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

didnt they shift production from korea to china last year. I doubt they would make quality changes for the wosre.

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OP coss New Member • Posts: 9
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Hi,

mine also only has writen:

SAMSUNG LENS         1:3.5-5.6  20-50mm     ø 40.5    i-Function

And

... Made in China

I wonder if anyone reviewed one of this.

I'm no expert but i think it tends to focus hunt at low light.

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zipser New Member • Posts: 14
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

I have NX100 and recently have bought (white) NX1000. The lens you have got is just the newer version. Version of housing or even maybe version of inscriptions printed

OP coss New Member • Posts: 9
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Looks cute in white

Is it made in Korea or China?

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zipser New Member • Posts: 14
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

China

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