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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
80 PixelMeter Score 17 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus with manual focus clutch
  • Sharp optical performance with well-controlled distortion
  • Compact and lightweight all-metal construction
  • Pleasing bokeh and color rendition
  • Versatile focal length for street and candid photography
Cons Cons
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Optional lens hood sold separately
  • Chromatic aberration issues
  • High levels of distortion in uncorrected raw files
  • Softness at edges and corners when shooting wide open

Launch price Launch price $499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 17mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 25 cm (0.08x)
Filter thread Filter thread 46mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Micromotor
Weight & size Weight & size 120g (4.2 oz) · 57.5 x 35.5 mm (2.26 x 1.40 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 17, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $499
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Micro Four Thirds

Elements Elements 9
Groups Groups 6

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 17mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 65°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Micromotor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 25 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.08x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus
Depth of field scale Depth of field scale Yes

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 120g (4.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 57.5mm (2.26 in)
Length Length 35.5mm (1.40 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 46mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None