Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 vs Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Laowa
17mm f/4 Zero-D
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 is faster by 2.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 | 17mm f/4 Zero-D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Laowa |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Weight g | 120 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 46 | n/a |
| Length mm | 36.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 58.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
A fast 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds with a metal body and a snap-focus clutch ring. It weighs about 120 g and takes 46mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.8
- Compact at about 120 g
- Snap-focus clutch
- Metal build
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- Autofocus is slower than newer Olympus primes
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.