Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8

Summary

The M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle, pancake-style prime lens by Olympus Corporation, for the Micro Four Thirds System. It is sold in a kit with the Olympus PEN E-P1 camera body and available separately.

M.Zuiko Digital 17mm
MakerOlympus Corporation
Technical data
TypePrime
Focal length17mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)34mm
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 - 22
Close focus distance0.2m (7.87 in)
Max. magnification0.11
Diaphragm blades5, rounded
Construction6 elements in 4 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motorNo No
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationWide
Physical
Max. length22 mm (0.87 in)
Diameter57 mm (2.24 in)
Weight71g (2.5 oz)
Filter diameterØ37mm
Angle of view
Diagonal65 deg.
History
Introduction2009

The optical scheme has 7 lenses in four groups; two of these lenses are aspherical. Different reviews and tests valued the total optical quality as moderate to good, but far from superior. Still, the compactness and total performance make some good reputation for this kit lens.

This lens is one of the few not billed by Olympus as Movie and Still Compatible ("MSC"), due to noise generated by its focus motor.

External links edit

  • Official Webpage
  • Micro Four Thirds Lenses
  • PhotographyBlog review
  • SLRGear review

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