Name: Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 538
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)

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

3.9

based on all reviews

capable of producing images with excellent resolution at moderate apertures
performance here is very good for these kinds of applications
The fit and finish is good

Barrel distortion at the wide end is typical for this kind of lens
resolution towards the edge of the frame never exceeds good on our scale
it cannot be used to take pictures

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 13
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 9, 18 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto, Wide angle

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

capable of producing images with excellent resolution at moderate apertures
performance here is very good for these kinds of applications
The fit and finish is good
Small and lightweight Very versatile focal length range
The build quality is pretty good for a retractable lens
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
A very good performance for a zoom lens at wide range
fast
quiet and accurate
Olympus IBIS is highly effective

Barrel distortion at the wide end is typical for this kind of lens
resolution towards the edge of the frame never exceeds good on our scale
it cannot be used to take pictures
the lens cannot be focused all the way to infinity in manual focus mode
52mm filter thread does not rotate during use
lens renders colors slightly muted and a tad to the coolish side
the size advantage is lost altogether
the collapsing mechanism might be a little awkward for first time users
sharpness is lacking especially in the corners
It is prone to scratches
Olympus does not rely on old film lenses
Distortion and falloff are not an issue
little chromatic aberration around the extreme edges
larger and more expensive
a single image has been cropped to a panoramic format
ghosting on and a slight degree of over-radiation
9 mm focal length will be used predominantly
sound complicated and cumbersome
extremely small size and ultra-light weight

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

Lens type	Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Four Thirds

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	13
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	2 Aspherical elements 1 ED element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	9.88 oz
Diameter	3.15 in
Length	2.87 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.83 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)	0.24
Maximum magnification	0.12 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
Focus features	Floating focus

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

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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.8

Based on 5 reviews

The Phoblographer

Published: 29.08.2013

Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 9-18mm f4-5.6 (Micro Four Thirds) - The Phoblographer

The M.Zuiko 9-18mm f4-5.6 is small, lightweight, and offers great flexibility. But is it worth its $700 price tag?

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

Imaging Resource

Published: 13.05.2008

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

Find out what 5 readers thought of the Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital in our review.

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

photographyblog.com

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.