OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II
Announced February 4, 2025
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II provides a compact and weather-sealed option for everyday photography. Although it is not an exceptional performer, its small build and fast autofocus make it a capable travel companion.
Weighted from 3 reviewer scores
Early scores
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- IPX1 weather resistance
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Bright f/1.8 aperture for background blur
- Clear and detailed image rendering
Cons
- Inconsistent manual focus functionality
- Chromatic aberration in bokeh
- Limited color availability
- Suboptimal performance for video applications
- Launch price $549.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 17mm f/1.8
- Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 25 cm (0.08x)
- Filter thread 46mm
- Weight & size 112g (4 oz) · 57.6 x 37.6 mm (2.27 x 1.48 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 3 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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In pure performance terms, the OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II is still one of my favorite lenses.
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The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II is a tiny lens with a big feature set, including snappy autofocus, IPX1 drip resistance, and a useful moderately wide angle of view.
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While the OM System 17mm f/1.8 Mark II is a decent but not exceptional performer, it offers a very compact 35mm-equivalent lens that’s now weather-sealed. It makes for a fantastic travel or everyday-carry lens when paired with the OM-3 or OM-5.
