Buying Olympus Camera Lenses 4 Things to Look For

A good lens is an investment, and can be more expensive than the camera body. Make sure you don't waste your money. I have expertise with Olympus cameras, and so will tailor my comments to Olympus camera lenses.

Four Traits to Look for in Olympus Camera Lenses

I was relatively lucky with the first Olympus camera lens I bought. Although it did work, it wasn't great. Now, when I compare this lens to the current lens I use, I can see the difference in sharpness. And it is this quality difference that makes an OK picture great.

However, I started doing more research, which allowed me more comfort when investing in lenses. If you are a beginner, there are several things you need to look at for your lens. Regardless of the following 4 points, make sure the optics are good, which you can ensure by looking at reviews or by testing!

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1 - Aperture: The amount of light to hit the image sensor is controlled by the aperture. For example, f/1.4, which is a small number, is great because it coincides with a large opening. Aperture changes the depth of focus in your camera, which is great for artistic reasons, and increases the light on your sensor, which is great if you shoot in low-light conditions.

2 - Focal Length: The length of your Olympus camera lenses depends on the type of pictures you take. If you buy a telephoto lens, which allows you to zoom in, make sure the optics are sharp. It is very easy to obtain a slight blur, which will completely ruin your image.

3 - Stability: This is to decrease the effects of blur. Some camera bodies, such as my Olympus E-510, already has image stabilization built in. Others do not, and thus you should look for Olympus camera lenses that incorporate this. It is worth the extra money.

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4 - Quality: This is harder to describe. What happens with some of the cheaper lenses is that they do not completely sharpen the image. And thus, if you have a 10 MP camera, the picture quality is only around 5 MP. That is a complete waste! The only way to figure this out is to look at reviews and sample pictures.

Salespeople may not always have direct experience with this lens, although it depends on where you go. And remember, always protect your lens by using a hood! Otherwise, you're just asking for trouble.