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Olympus Zuiko Digital 18-180 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED

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Manufacturer Olympus
Model Zuiko Digital 18-180 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED
Lens style Universal zoom
Focal length 18 - 180 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.6 - 6.3
Angle of view 62 - 6.55 o
Closest focusing distance 0.45 m
Maximum magnification 1:4.5
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 0
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 15 elements / 13 groups
Filter diameter 62 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Four Thirds
Dimensions 78 x 84.5 mm
Weight 440 g
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Average rating (4 owners reviews)
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4.08 Good
Owners reviews (4)
  1. John_F
    John_F 22 August 2013, 23:21
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    IP 88.97.x.x
    Owner since: 4 years
    Price: 299 GBP
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: A bit soft wide open. Distorts quite easily. Slow aperture. 18mm is not very wide.

    Pros: It's a 10X zoom and great as a one lens solution when traveling. Best used stopped down one stop.

    Summary: Can make good images especially with IBIS cameras for long end work. Good value for plenty of telephoto.

  2. DL7BER
    DL7BER 5 November 2011, 15:24
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    IP 123.115.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 5500 RMB
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Distortion especially on low end (but could be compensated with programs like PTLens..). Saturation of colors to extreme. Mechanical precision acceptable for the price given.

    Pros: Very lightweight and compact for 10x zoom. Versatile for different use case. Especially helpful for simple snapshot photography.

    Summary: Worth the money and makes fun as an universal solution for everyday situation. Low aperture range works better with Olympus E-3 and E-5 than E-1.

  3. sonny
    sonny 25 October 2009, 04:04
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    IP 112.201.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: $350
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: no real wide angle. a little soft at full zoom. not weather sealed. slow for indoor and low light use.

    Pros: Very good sharpness at f7 and higher. good reach. capable of really good telemacro shots. versatile travel lens.

    Summary: A real good one-lens travel kit. In good lighting conditions, can produce excellent, sharp pictures. Not too bulky as some other ultrazooms of this range.

  4. Jon S.
    Jon S. 6 June 2009, 09:23
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    IP 68.149.x.x
    Owner since: 4 years
    Price: $600
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Not water proof, slow aperture, IQ compromises with 10x zoom. Wide end equivalent to 36mm. Not very wide.

    Pros: 10x zoom light weight and small given the 360mm equivalent length. IQ good when stopped down a little.

    Summary: Good for sunny vacation shots. I have some very good shots of my kid in Disneyworld taken with this lens.