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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NoSpringChicken" data-source="post: 1692866" data-attributes="member: 53267">I tried the new lens on my camera last night. It is certainly much quicker and quieter when focusing than the 70-300. I tried a few shots indoors, using the flash and they looked veryy sharp. However, it much bigger and heavier than the 70-300 and my arms were starting to ache after about 20 minutes.I originally bought my Olympus gear because it was lighter and more compact than most of the alternatives. Buying the E-30 eroded some of that advantage and the 50-200 does so even more. The camera, lens and converter weigh a total of 1820g. This compares with 1980g for a Canon 50D and 400 f5.6. Other people seem to cope with that combination all right but it seems heavy to me.I would also need a larger holster case, which is about £50 and a new filter would cost another £40. I am therefore debating whether to keep it or return it (it has to be unused to do this). I keep changing my mind every few minutes and was awake at 4 o'clock this morning mulling it over. It's a great lens but there is no point owning it if I don't want to take it out with me.Decisions, decisions!By the way, Steve. My present filter is a B+W clear protection one and I have been very impressed with it.Ron</blockquote>