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OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

Its 112-gram body, weather-sealed construction, and f/1.8 aperture make this 17mm (34mm equivalent) lens a low-light and bokeh standout for Micro Four Thirds. The fast, precise autofocus and ultra-compact design enhance its discreet, travel-friendly handling without sacrificing image quality. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who need a rugged, fast prime that reliably performs in rain or dust.

Focal length 17mm
Aperture 22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 112 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm lens
48 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (18th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.5
Bokeh 15.7
Build 97.8
Macro 74.8
Optical 54.9
Aperture 24.4
Versatility 34.2
Social Proof 18
Stabilization 36

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 17
Focal Length Max 17
Elements 9
Groups 6
Aspherical Elements 2
Coating ZERO coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 22
Min Aperture 1.8
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Micro Four Thirds
Format micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs
Filter Thread 46

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 250
Max Magnification 1:12.5

vs Competition

Spec OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle
Focal Length 17mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-400mm 50-200mm 13mm
Max Aperture 22 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/1.4
Mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E Fuji X Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false true true false
Weight (g) 112 615 92 726 655 415
AF Type Autofocus HLA VXD linear motor STM linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom telephoto Wide-Angle
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm 54.515.797.874.854.924.434.21836
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.584.35985.998.976.999.67899.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.374.996.687.774.676.999.283.181.3
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.977.851.681.39771.298.983.198.3
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare 98.386.155.323.195.983.788.365.996.4
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.434.27481.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$670 2 offers across 2 retailers
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$670
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$752

Price History

CA$660 CA$680 CA$700 CA$720 CA$740 CA$760 CA$780 May 9Jun 2 CA$670

Usage Scores

Macro (56)Overall (48)Budget (38.9)Street (48.3)Travel (52.4)Portrait (32.7)Landscape (44.7)Professional (47.5)Video Cinema (37)Wildlife Sports (46.1)

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