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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8

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Pros

  • blazing fast AF speed
  • Autofocus is really fast
  • silent and accurate

Cons

  • the focus ring has no stops
  • hard or soft
  • residual barrel distortion in the pictures

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 9
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Four Thirds
  • 35, 34 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Wide angle

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 - Pros & Cons

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8

Pros

  • blazing fast AF speed
  • Autofocus is really fast
  • silent and accurate
  • autofocus is fast and accurate enough
  • It has a nice discreet black satin finish
  • The all metal design makes it sturdy with a nice weight
  • The snapshot focus system works great and it makes manual focus and pre focus easy
  • quality and durability
  • Autofocus is extremely quiet
  • The combination is a very good walk around street shooter
  • fast and very quiet AF

Cons

  • the focus ring has no stops
  • hard or soft
  • residual barrel distortion in the pictures
  • very high levels of chromatic aberration
  • High ISO means loss of quality
  • No photos in his gallery to show his photography credentials
  • need AF and have a few extra coins in the couch
  • stupid and just plain factually wrong
  • MTF graphs cannot be directly compared
  • Way too expensive for what you get
  • not a small up charge

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
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Aperture
Aperture max1.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements9
Groups6
Special elements / coatings
  • 2 Aspherical elements
  • HRI element
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Dimensions
Weight4.23 oz
Diameter2.26 in
Length1.4 in
Filter size1.81 in
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Image properties
Max Format sizeFour Thirds
Focal length35 - 34
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent< 34
Angle of View< 65
Maximum magnification (35mm format)0.16
Maximum magnification0.08 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.25
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
Lens mechanismInner focus with screw drive mechanism
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.4
Based on 10 reviews
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm 1:1.8 review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.12.2012
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm 1:1.8 review
4.5

Prime time with street smarts

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 18.09.2012
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital Review

Looking for a Olympus 17mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 24.07.2013
Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 is a fast moderate wide-angle lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Featuring a maximum aperture of f/1.8 plus depth-of-field and distance indicators, the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 features the faster MSC (Movie & Stills Compatible) auto focus mechanism. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8 review to find out if this prime lens deserves a place in your camera bag...

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 03.04.2013
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Review
4.0

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 is a fast wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's extremely sharp, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Review: Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.ZUIKO (Micro Four Thirds) - The Phoblographer
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The Phoblographer
Published: 25.04.2013
Review: Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.ZUIKO (Micro Four Thirds) - The Phoblographer

Olympus' 17mm f1.8 lens has been receiving lots of praise. But is it for you?

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 The Olympus M. Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds Lens Review — Tools and Toys
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Tools and Toys
The Olympus M. Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds Lens Review — Tools and Toys

For many photographers, having an excellent 35mm-equivalent lens in their arsenal is a must. After more than four years of development and despite its impressive range of available lenses, a truly outstanding 35mm-equivalent lens continues to elude the Micro Four Thirds system. This small, jewel-like lens from Olympus remains the only realistic choice for most people.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus m.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 first impressions and samples
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DPReview
Published: 07.02.2013
Olympus m.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 first impressions and samples

We've been shooting with the Olympus 17mm F1.8 lens and have put together a sample gallery showing the sorts of things it can do. We've also prepared some notes on the experience of shooting with this 34mm equivalent fast prime for Micro Four Thirds.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Lens
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Photo Review
Published: 09.01.2013
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Lens
4.4

A fast wide-angle prime lens with a classic focal length that suits travel, street photography and photojournalism.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 - Admiring Light
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Admiring Light
Published: 17.03.2013
Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 - Admiring Light

Contents1Around the Lens - Build Quality2Handling and Autofocus3Image Quality: Sharpness and color4Bokeh5Chromatic Aberration, Flare and Distortion6Conclusion7Image SamplesOlympus has been focusing on the higher end with their lens releases over the past two years, and this trend continues with the release of the M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8.  With a fast aperture and a field of view like...

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 lens review:high speed and high image quality?
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DXOMARK
Published: 08.07.2013
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8 lens review:high speed and high image quality?

Although compact and likeable enough, Olympus’ first 17mm for MFT (Micro Four Third) wasn’t one of the best performing lenses. With a fast maximum aperture, this new lens aims to build on the popularity of the angle of view / focal length while offering improved image quality. Read on to see if Olympus has achieved their goal.

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