Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens is lighter by 49g.
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 120 | 71 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 46 | 37 |
| Length mm | 36.0 | 22.0 |
| Diameter mm | 58.0 | 57.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
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
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
A pancake 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 71 g and is 22 mm long.
Pros
- Tiny at 71 g
- Pancake size
- Close focus 0.2 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- Slow autofocus by current standards
- Not weather sealed