M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
- 17mm
- f/2.8
- Prime
- 71 g
- Min focus 0.2 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A tiny lens that turns an MFT body into a compact camera.
About this lens
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens: a wide-angle prime lens with a 17mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fast prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 17mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Filter thread
- 37 mm
- Weight
- 71 g
- Length
- 22 mm
- Diameter
- 57 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens?
- Street and travel
- Compact kits
- Everyday use
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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
How small is the Olympus 17mm f/2.8?
About 22 mm long and 71 g, so it fits a jacket pocket on small bodies.
What is its equivalent focal length?
34mm in full-frame terms, a classic wide-normal street view.
What filter size does it use?
The front thread measures 37mm, which is the size to look for when choosing a polarizer, UV or ND filter.
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All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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