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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

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Verdict at a glance

  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is lighter by 27g.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 goes wider (9mm vs 30mm).
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro reaches further (30mm vs 18mm).
Specification comparison
Spec M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Brand Olympus Olympus
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Wide Zoom Macro
Focal length 9-18mm (wider) 30mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.5 (faster)
Weight g 155 128 (lighter)
Length mm 50.0 60.0
Min focus m 0.25 0.1 (closer focusing)
Filter mm n/a 46
Diameter mm n/a 57.0

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

A tiny, collapsible 18-36mm-equivalent wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 155 g. It focuses as close as 0.25 m.

Pros

  • Tiny and light at about 155 g
  • Collapsible when not in use
  • Close focus 0.25 m
  • Takes 52mm filters

Cons

  • Variable aperture
  • Not weather sealed

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro

A compact macro for Micro Four Thirds that reaches 1:1 and weighs about 128 g. It takes 46mm filters and is equivalent to a 60mm lens on full frame.

Pros

  • True 1:1
  • Light at 128 g
  • Close focus 0.095 m

Cons

  • Short working distance
  • f/3.5 aperture
  • Not weather sealed

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