Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 MFT Lens (2012)
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Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 is a wide-angle prime lens for Micro Four Thirds-mount. It covers the MFT image circle. Introduced by Olympus in 2012, it has 9 elements in 6 groups.
The bright maximum aperture for a wide-angle lens is appreciated for night photography, though some may prefer the perspective of an ultra wide-angle lens for this. Even though the lens is not stabilized, at this focal range it does not usually matter. In fact, some may be able to get cleaner corners without image stabilization.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Good IQ stopped down
Cons
- Low maximum magnification
- Expensive for what it is
What external reviewers found***
External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fully wider than a 50mm equivalent without suffering from the distortion of 28mm equivalent and wider options
Cons
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
7 blades, Circular aperture diaphragm
Colors
Silver, black
Form Factor
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
MFT
Lens Barrel
Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Motor
Micromotor
Optical Formula | Elements
9 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
6 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 Aspherical, HR glass element groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
46 mm / 1.81 in
Size | Diameter
58 mm / 2.28 in
Size | Length
36 mm / 1.42 in
Weight
120 g / 4.24 oz
Function
Angle Of View
65.0° Diagonal | 55.8° Horizontal | 38.9° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
2.0
Focal Length
17 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
34.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Performance
Max Magnification
0.08x
Min Focus Distance
250 mm / 9.84 in
Production
Debut
2012-06-15
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cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 67%The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 is a prime lens designed for general-purpose use. With an equivalent focal length of 34mm, it delivers a field of view that’s almost identical to the classic 35mm lenses adored by street photographers. It's comfortably wider than a 50mm equivalent without suffering from the distortion of 28mm equivalent and wider options. The bright aperture is useful in low light and can also deliver shallow depth of field effects if the subject is close to the minimum focusing distance.
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Pros
- Fully wider than a 50mm equivalent without suffering from the distortion of 28mm equivalent and wider options
- Bright aperture is useful in low light and can deliver shallow depth of field effects especially if the subject is close to the minimum focusi...
Cons
- Lens hood is optional, there’s no weatherproofing and the price is quite high, especially if you don’t already own the 20mm
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References
- ^ Olympus M Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/olympus-m-zuiko-digital-17mm-f1-8/. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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