Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8

Ultra-compact pancake lens for Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 18
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model V311030BU000

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 6 elements in 4 groups including one aspherical element
APERTURE f/2.8 maximum aperture with 5 circular diaphragm blades
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds system mount
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with MSC (Movie & Still Compatible)
COMPACTNESS Pancake design measuring only 22mm in length
MINIMUM FOCUS Close focusing distance of 0.2 meters
FILTER THREAD 37mm front filter thread diameter
WEIGHT Extremely lightweight at approximately 71 grams
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Fully compatible with all MFT cameras
IMAGE QUALITY Sharp center performance with soft corners wide open
COATING Standard multi-coating to reduce flare and ghosting
EQUIVALENT 34mm equivalent field of view on MFT

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus-by-wire
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 17mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 6 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View 65 degrees
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.11x
Diaphragm Blades 5 (circular)
Filter Size 37mm
Dimensions 57mm x 22mm
Weight 71g
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Focusing Internal
Weather Sealing No
Stabilization No