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M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
- 17mm
- f/1.8
- Prime
- 120 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A classic street lens for Micro Four Thirds. Its small size is a major plus.
About this lens
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 17mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fast prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 17mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 120 g
- Length
- 36 mm
- Diameter
- 58 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8?
- Street photography
- Travel and documentary
- Everyday carry
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 34mm | 55.8° | 64.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the snap focus clutch on the Olympus 17mm f/1.8?
Pulling the focus ring back engages manual focus and shows a distance scale, so you can set a fixed distance quickly for street shooting.
What is the field of view of the Olympus 17mm f/1.8?
It frames like a 34mm lens on full frame, a moderate wide-angle.
What filter size does it use?
It takes 46mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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