A versatile and compact wide-angle zoom, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Lens from Olympus is an 18-36mm equivalent lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The advanced optical design couples with a retractable lens design to realize a sleek form factor while maintaining consistent sharpness and illumination throughout the zoom range. Two Dual Super Aspherical elements, one aspherical element, and a high refractive index element control spherical aberrations and distortion for notable sharpness and resolution, and one extra-low dispersion element reduces chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range for high clarity and color accuracy. The lens is also characterized by its Move & Still Compatible autofocus system that is quick, quiet, and smooth to suit both photo and video shooting applications.
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 18-36mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4-5.6 to f/22
- Three Aspherical Elements
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Overview
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Reviews
Impressive
The build and lock mechanism are a little idiosyncratic, but this lightweight, compact, well-engineered zoom is an invaluable tool. Distortion is acceptable for a lens this wide, the resolution is impressive, and the Olympus 5-axis stabilization compensates for the the slowness of the aperture
Lightweight lens
There is a Pro version of this lens, but I could not afford it. I bought this one instead and have been very happy with it.
Great lens for underwater
I have only gone out twice so far but have gotten great underwater close up shots! Love the zoom capability!
Super Lens!
This is a great lens. Lightweight wide angle zoom lens! Takes great sharp photos and videos. Use it almost like a prime lens.
Amazing compact lens
To me, it belongs to the compact holy binity (the other one being the Pany 35-100 f/4-5.6). They cover an incredible range (the missing 19-34mm range you cover by walking a little bit or getting a zoom pancake) and weight less than 150g each. Can you have it in any other system? I hope Olympus and Panasonic dont forget the main strength of this system. Negatives: The silver accent at the bottom; The cosmetic (and optional) hood. Hint: the alternative LH-55C for the 12-50mm is more useful and doesnt vignette; The price.
Lumix Panasonic Camera issue with Olympus lens
Suddenly my Olympus 9-18 mm stopped working in my Lumix GX8 camera, sent all to Panasonic, no solution. Attempting to upgrade Olympus lens firmware on the 9-18 bmm lens to no avail, going in circles on that process. I'd avoid mixing lens with other camera brands, just about wrecked my vacation in Armenia, not worth the risk, luckily the combo died towards the end of the trip and I had 2 backups.
Portability and still image quality! I have this and the Pro
I’ve used this and the Pro version 7-14mm and while I believe it’s not useful to compare various lenses all the time I will say that this is a stellar lens that you take with you as opposed to leave at the house. My Pro zooms are awesome, but I find myself grabbing my primes and this wide angle zoom more times than not. I shoot landscape, street , interiors for pay and unless you have pixel snooty clients who are staring at the edges for critical sharpness you’ll be just fine with this wide zoom.
Portability and still image quality! I have this and the Pro
I’ve used this and the Pro version 7-14mm and while I believe it’s not useful to compare various lenses all the time I will say that this is a stellar lens that you take with you as opposed to leave at the house. My Pro zooms are awesome, but I find myself grabbing my primes and this wide angle zoom more times than not. I shoot landscape, street , interiors for pay and unless you have pixel snooty clients who are staring at the edges for critical sharpness you’ll be just fine with this wide zoom.
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