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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black)

  • Price: $299.00
  • B&H # OL1728B
  • Mfr# 261564

Product Highlights

  • For Olympus PEN Cameras
  • Compatible w/ Micro Four Thirds Cameras
  • Compact--Just 0.87"/22mm Long
  • Close Focusing Down to 7.87" (0.2m)
  • Superior Performance
  • Good for Portraits/Landscapes/Close-ups
  • Fast f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
  • Weighs Only 2.5 oz (71g)

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The M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 (Black) from Olympus is a wide-angle pancake lens for Olympus PEN and other cameras using the Micro Four Thirds format. It has a 17mm focal length (equivalent to 34mm on a 35mm format camera) and a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for shooting everything from landscapes and portraits to close-ups with outstanding image quality. This lens is so compact (only 0.87" (22mm) long), that with the camera attached you can carry it in a handbag, purse, and even a coat pocket. It (barely) tips the scales at a negligible 2.5 oz (71 g).

Extremely compact (just 0.87"/22mm long) wide-angle (34mm in 35mm format) lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Focuses down to 7.87" (0.2m).
Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Lightweight--just (71 g)
For Olympus PEN cameras
Compatible with Micro Four Thirds cameras
Performance
Focal Length 17 mm
Comparable Four Thirds and Micro 4/3 Focal Length: 34 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Micro Four Thirds
Format Compatibility Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View 65°
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" (20 cm)
Magnification 0.11x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:9.09
Groups/Elements 4/6
Diaphragm Blades 5
Features
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 37 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.24 x 0.87" (57 x 22 mm)
Weight 2.5 oz (71 g)

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OlympusM.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black)
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easily interchangeable (3)
  • Nice bokeh (3)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (5)
    • Low light (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    4.0

    i`m rechnically backward...convenience

    By shutterbug doug

    from toronto canada

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
    • Lightweight
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery

      Comments about Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black):

      easy to just carry it in your pocket. great for the street . takes very nice pics in so so light

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      5.0

      This lens is a grand slam

      By Chris the golfer

      from norwalk, ct

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easily Interchangeable
      • Fast / accurate auto-focus
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Macro Photography
        • Night Photography
        • Wildlife Photos

        Comments about Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black):

        I use this lens in all kinds of situations. It especially is fabulous in low light circumstances. It makes my Lumix gf3 so small it will fit in my pocket. A definite winner on all counts. A must for everyone.

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        5.0

        Nice Compact lens

        By Dean

        from Hollywood, Fl

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
        • Lightweight
        • Nice Bokeh
        • Small

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Night Photography
          • Street photography

          Comments about Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black):

          use with my EPM1 and I can but this set up in my pocket. for a pancake this lens is sharp. great lens.

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          4.0

          Love it!

          By Indy

          from Cleveland, Ohio

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Lightweight
          • Nice Bokeh
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Video

            Comments about Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black):

            Bought it to use with my GH1 and I've been very pleased. It's a nice sharp lens.

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            5.0

            Good thing, small package

            By TRG

            from Ft Lauderdale

            About Me Casual Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Fast / accurate auto-focus
            • Lightweight
            • Nice Bokeh
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Landscape/Scenery

              Comments about Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black):

              I originally purchased the black 14-42mm E-P2 kit, and have enjoyed using the included lens. But the 17mm 2.8 was beckoning, finally available in matching black! It's tack sharp, nicely made, with great bokeh. Next up, the M. Zuiko telephoto...(!)

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