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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8

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Manufacturer Olympus
Model M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8
Lens style Wide angle
Focal length 17 mm
Maximum aperture f/1.8
Angle of view 65 o
Closest focusing distance 0.25 m
Maximum magnification 1:12.5
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type AF MSC
Lens Construction 9 elements / 6 groups
Filter diameter 46 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions 57.5 x 35.5 mm
Weight 120 g
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Average rating (8 owners reviews)
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4.58 Good
Owners reviews (8)
  1. Kaz
    Kaz 7 February 2022, 07:19
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    IP 24.135.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 220€
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Very small slop on the focus ring in Mf clutch mode. Focusing in MF clutch mode does not communicate the changing focus distance to the camera. Meaning that the liveview doesn\'t get enlarged automatically. Rear element portrudes a bit, do not rest this lens on its rear end. If you have to, put it front down.

    Pros: With all the talk of the chinese produced 17/1.8s having copy variation, I guess I was the lucky one. It\'s pretty much impeccable wide open across the frame. I have heard that Vietnam produced versions have sorted out the copy variation and the focus ring slop.

    Summary: Honestly, for street shooting and a general 35mm equiv lens, there is not much you can do better without going bigger.

  2. Valdai21
    Valdai21 25 September 2019, 08:54
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    IP 90.13.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
    Price: 250
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: - Unprecise distance scale - Not very contrasty - Not the sharpest at infinity - Huge copy to copy variations

    Pros: - Small and well build - Nice rendering - Good sharpness at close and medium distances - Quite good bokeh when focused closed

    Summary: Really wanted to love this lens since it looks and feels like a little jewel. First thing I discover is that copy to copy variations is huge. I\'ve had 7 copies in 3 years, made in China and made in Vietnam. 2 were very good, 3 good to average and 2 quite poor including 1 with extreme decentering. The lens renders in a smooth gentle way, not very contrasty but I like it. Sharpness at close and medium distance is usually very good. At infinity, depends if your sample is good or not. With precise focusing on a good sample, you will probably be able to get good edge to edge sharpness at f/2,8. To sum up, this is a good lens with nice mechanics but don\'t expect it to be razor sharp, or you\'ll have to be very lucky.

  3. Pablo
    Pablo 13 August 2017, 20:41
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    IP 50.37.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: $250 refur
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Not the sharpest lens, not the fastest, but sharp and fast enough for any amateur use.

    Pros: Sharp center and moderately sharp edges. Fast enough for most amateur photographers. Very small lens--less than 5 ounces. Nice easy ring to switch quickly between auto- and manual-focus.

    Summary: Getting this lens refurbished at $250 makes a difference; I might not like the lens as much if I had paid $400. \"Lenstip\" can be hard on lenses, that\'s one reason I use this site. But I\'ve found nothing to dislike about this lens IF you are not expecting a top quality professional lens.

  4. Charlie
    Charlie 22 April 2016, 16:21
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    IP 193.245.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: 185 €
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: No lenshood and no pouch in package.

    Pros: Very good build quality. Very fast and silent AF. Very good MF. Size and weight perfectly fits on OM-D. Full metal.

    Summary: Not the sharpest lens in M.Zuiko Premium line, but definitely decent enough even wide open. Perfect everyday prime. It's no way cheap lens, but still cheaper than closest equivalents in other systems: Canon 35/2 IS, Nikon 35/1,8 FX, Fuji 23/1,4, Tamron 35/1,8, Sony 35/2,8,... Probably just Canons 24/2.8 and 22/2 and Sony 20/2,8 are cheaper.

  5. MM
    MM 3 July 2015, 21:43
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    IP 86.67.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 250 €
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: No lens hood included Price for a new one is too high

    Pros: Very good build quality Good image quality in general

    Summary: Nice little lens, well build and pleaseant to use. Image quality is very good, even if some other micro 4/3 lenses are a bit better.

  6. Manuel Chagas
    Manuel Chagas 29 April 2014, 18:23
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    IP 2.82.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Expensive and no lenshood included (!). No weatherproof.

    Pros: Excelent image quality, fast (very fast), sharp, easy manual focus, beautiful and small, ...

    Summary: Another must have lens for any m4/3 user

  7. Manuel Chagas
    Manuel Chagas 29 April 2014, 18:21
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    IP 2.82.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: expensive and no lenshood included

    Pros: top quality: fast, sharp, beautiful, small and light, ...

    Summary: another must have lens for any m4/3 user.

  8. itsme
    itsme 27 February 2014, 11:16
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    IP 85.182.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: at this price they could include a lenshood

    Pros: very sharp and fast

    Summary: I don't understand the conlusion of the test. It's bad because there is an Panasonic 20mm? This lens is faster and a little wider - to me it makes completely sense. For sure I wouldn't be unhappy if it would cost a little less...

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