Name: M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 536
Rating: 4.0 (9 reviews)

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake angle

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake

4.0

based on all reviews

it works pretty well
Olympus E-P2 camera body very well
smaller

no focus distance marks though
there's no direct mechanical coupling
Olympus does not even offer one as an optional extra

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 6
Focus method: Unit
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 0, 17 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake - Pros & Cons

it works pretty well
Olympus E-P2 camera body very well
smaller
lighter and cheaper
Distortion and corner shading are very reasonable
The low price tag also makes it fairly attractive

no focus distance marks though
there's no direct mechanical coupling
Olympus does not even offer one as an optional extra
wide-angle lens without a hood will always be susceptible to flare
no focus limiter and no image stabilisation
8 exhibits an appalling amount of barrelling
some slight lens extension during focus operation
Olympus Lenses Lab tested Lens
Without a distance scale or hard stops
The lens doesn't seem to ship with a hood
Filter size does not match kit lens

Olympus - Video Reviews (2)

A Look At The Olympus 17mm f2.8 Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Circular aperture diaphragm for natural background blurring	5
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	6
Groups	4
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element

Weight	2.5 oz
Diameter	1.46 in
Length	0.87 in
Filter size	2.24 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	0 - 17
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	0 - 43
Angle of View	< 65
Maximum magnification (35mm format)	0.22
Maximum magnification	0.11 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Unit
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.2
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black Silver
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Olympus - Editorial Reviews (2)

4.0

Based on 2 reviews

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Olympus 17mm f/2.8 M.Zuiko Digital Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 16.06.2009

Olympus 17mm f/2.8 M.Zuiko Digital Review

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 15.03.2011

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 was the first Olympus lens for the Micro Four Thirds system when it was launched alongside the E-P1 back in 2009. Offering a 34mm focal length and a relatively bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, this moderate wide-angle lens is still sold in kits with Olympus' more recent MTF bodies. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 review to find out if this tiny lens justifies a place in your camera bag.