Olympus 50 - 200mm lens

I’ve been practicing with an Olympus E-500 for over a year now and would like to upgrade to a better camera sometime next year. I would like to upgrade from the Olympus 40 - 150 lens at this time that I received with the camera to an Olympus 50 - 200. I have an opportunity to purchase a seldom used .. non-SWD lens .. at a very low price from a friend.

My question is … Is there that big a difference between the SWD lens and the non-SWD lens to justify paying twice the price?

optically, there is very little difference. Pretty sure it's just the shape of the diaphram petals. If it's in good shape for a good price, buy it.

I think SWD makes it focus faster on he E3. I have never read one bad comment on the 50-200mm. I would get it.

Go for it......I have no experience with this lens, but have seen some beautiful images that other photographers have gotten from this lens.

Liz

Thanks for the replies.