Olympus Four Thirds Wide Zoom

Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6

9-18mm
f/4.0
Wide Zoom
280 g
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 9-18mm at f/4.0 for the Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 9-18mm at f/4.0-5.6 for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 specifications

Brand: Olympus
Mount: Four Thirds
Focal length: 9-18mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Weight: 280 g
Length: 73 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6?

At 9-18mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Micro Four Thirds	2.0x	18–36mm	53.1–90°	62–100.5°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 use?

It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6?

It zooms across 9-18mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 9-18mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 18–36mm on full frame, with a 53.1–90° horizontal and 62–100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.