Name: M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 533
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

The build quality is pretty good for a retractable lens
provides nicely sharp results in the central portion of the frame
The lens feels good on the Olympus PEN cameras

it cannot be used to take pictures
sound complicated and cumbersome
extremely small size and ultra-light weight

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 12
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 9, 18 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto, Wide angle

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 - Pros & Cons

The build quality is pretty good for a retractable lens
provides nicely sharp results in the central portion of the frame
The lens feels good on the Olympus PEN cameras
its collapsible design is amazing
Point-to-point focusing is very quick
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
A very good performance for a zoom lens at wide range
Olympus IBIS is highly effective
fast
quiet and accurate
Small and lightweight Very versatile focal length range

it cannot be used to take pictures
sound complicated and cumbersome
extremely small size and ultra-light weight
the size advantage is lost altogether
The front element does not rotate during focus operations
The camera will not operate with the lens in its locked position
ultra wide is not a lens you would want
don't bundle a carry pouch or lens hood
The lens does not have a distance scale or depth of field markings
larger and more expensive
the collapsing mechanism might be a little awkward for first time users
a single image has been cropped to a panoramic format
lens renders colors slightly muted and a tad to the coolish side
9 mm focal length will be used predominantly
ghosting on and a slight degree of over-radiation
sharpness is lacking especially in the corners
It is prone to scratches
Distortion and falloff are not an issue
little chromatic aberration around the extreme edges
Olympus does not rely on old film lenses

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Circular aperture diaphragm for natural background blurring	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	12
Groups	8
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element 1 Aspherical element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	5.47 oz
Diameter	2.24 in
Length	1.97 in
Filter size	2.22 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	9 - 18
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	18 - 36
Angle of View	100 - 62
Maximum magnification (35mm format)	0.2
Maximum magnification	0.1 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

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

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.2

Based on 6 reviews

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 review

DPReview

Published: 04.05.2010

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 review

3.9

The M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6 is Olympus's third lens for the Micro Four Thirds system to reach the market, covering the wideangle end of the spectrum. It was first announced at the same time as the E-P2 in November 2009 (alongside a forthcoming 14-150mm superzoom), with more details appearing coincident with the E-PL1's launch in February 2010. Its headline feature is undoubtedly its miniscule size - it adopts the same collapsing design as Olympus's Micro Four Thirds 14-42mm kit zoom to realize dimensions of just 2.2" x 1.9" (57 x 50 mm) when retracted, and an extremely light weight of 5.5 ounces (155g). This makes it the smallest wideangle zoom lens on the market by some considerable margin.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED - Review / Test Report

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED - Review / Test Report

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED Review

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 23.03.2011

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 is a tiny wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras. Offering an 18-36mm focal length in 35mm terms and a weight of just 155g, the Olympus 9-18mm lens is much smaller and lighter that other ultra wide-angle lenses. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 review to find out if it deserves a place in your lens collection.