Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens vs Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens | Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Venus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Weight g | 71 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 37 | n/a |
| Length mm | 22.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | n/a |
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
Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer
The Venus Laowa 17mm f/1.8 C-Dreamer is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 17mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.