Hello. I'm thinking of buying my first lens for my E-330 (w/ kit lens only) within the next few months. I'm really not after the tele but would want one that's faster than the F3.5 that comes with the box.

Can you guys suggest a a nice, fast lens (at least F2.8) that will cost somewhere between 15-25K? Brand, model, specs and where to purchase, if possible...

Thanks!

You're looking for the ZD 14-54mm. PM Philip Ng, an Olympus dealer, if he has a stock.

Cheers,
Norman

Thank you, Norman. Philip already sent me a PM.

I was also wondering if there are any third-party lenses (sigma, etc,.) locally available for the E-330. I saw some pretty fast lenses that are compatible with the 4/3 format. Is there such a store that carries this?

There is a new lens coming out later this year. It's the ZD 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 SWD.
http://www.4-3system.com/modules/lenses/lens.php?id=36
It will be interesting to see how much this lens costs and its performance vs. the 14-54.