Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 is a fast wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's extremely sharp, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1. 1

Product details

  • Ultra compact wide angle lens
  • 34mm equivalent field of view captures large groups or landscapes
  • Premium metallic construction
  • Snapshot Focus mechanism that lets you shift the focusing point to a specific distance
  • Fast f/1.8 aperture great for low light shooting
  • Special all metal lens hood and cap optionally available
  • Fast f1.8 max. aperture

PROS

+ Very sharp.
+ Fast aperture.
+ Compact.
+ Manual focus clutch system.
+ Virtually no barrel distortion.

CONS

- Hood not included.
- Not weather sealed.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 03, 2013
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 is a fast wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's extremely sharp, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
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