Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO

Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

17mm f/4 Zero-D

f/4

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Olympus · 2017

M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO

f/1.2390 g

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Pick the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO if

You need 3½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/4)

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
	Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D	Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
Brand	Laowa	Olympus
Max aperture	f/4	f/1.2 3½ stops faster
Weight	not listed	390 g
Length	not listed	87 mm
Diameter	not listed	68.2 mm
Filter thread	not listed	62 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.15×
Optical design	not listed	15 elements / 11 groups
Image stabilization	not listed	No
Released	not listed	2017

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 17mm both

Our notes

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D: a wide-angle prime lens with a 17mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

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