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NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

Started Aug 24, 2015 | Questions
CagriY New Member • Posts: 10
NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

Hi all,
Is there a big difference between OIS 1-2-3 versions for this lens? I can find an OIS I for a considerably low price. Should I grab it or should I skip it?
If I skip, I will not buy an OIS 3 because I don't want to pay that much right now. The price is double. I just wonder if there is a huge difference among versions.
Thanks in advance!

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otto k Senior Member • Posts: 2,252
Re: NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

AFAIK, only difference is iFn button on versions 2 and 3 and, for some reason, version 3 has issues with NX1 and NX500 (several threads here about that). Go for cheaper one and enjoy shooting.

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mordor_74 Contributing Member • Posts: 622
Re: NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

I have one. Before buyng it i took some info and decides to pull the trigger. Not much difference. Mine is very good until 150. Needed to be stopped after 150, but still very good once i fix yhr contrast in pp. Afaik the latest versuon work the same. Very good conpared to various sigma, tamron and Minolta lenses.

I think that what makes the Real difference is the copy variation quality.
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markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
Re: NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

How can I tell if I have version 2 or 3 as it doesn't appear to be marked anywhere on the lens?

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ttbek Veteran Member • Posts: 4,869
Re: NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

It should be marked on the ring around the front element, at least it will have III on there for the III version. An unmentioned (in this thread) rumored difference is that the coating was changed for the III version, differences appear to be minimal though. Copy variation may be significant for any of them though, my III is quite a good lens, and I've seen good examples of the original here as well, I've also seen some with considerable decentering. Just evaluate the lens you receive (before buying in person if there is no return policy) and see if your copy seems good to you.

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markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
Re: NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

Thanks for the reply. Mine isn't marked with III on the front, yet it's ifunction so I guess it's safe to assume it's the II version?

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ttbek Veteran Member • Posts: 4,869
Re: NX 50-200 Lens OIS Versions

I believe so, you can also see the front of the II lens in an image here (image 4):

http://www.samsung.com/nz/consumer/cameras-and-camcorders/lenses/nx-lens/EX-T50200IB

Compare to the III lens here (image 3):

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/smart-camera-camcorder/lenses/zoom-lenses/EX-T50200CSB

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