Olympus M.zuiko 17mm F2.8 Wide-angle Pancake Lens F/pen

6 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 2 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is Jan 12, 2013. We have compared these reviews to 124371 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Consumer review by: orsetto (jr.com)

17mm f\/1.8 on E-P3

Great as a walkaround lens. Fantastic depth of field.

Easily Interchangeable","Fast \/ accurate auto-focus","Nice Bokeh","Strong Construction

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: terry (dpexpert.com.au)

REVIEW—OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO 17MM F1.8 LENS]

This lens is the latest addition to the Olympus range of premium prime lenses for the micro four thirds system cameras. It can be used on either Olympus or Panasonic cameras. The new lens is not to be confused with an older 17mm f2.8 unit. The new...

Optically and mechanically this lens is outstanding. There is very slight barrel distortion which is to be expected in a 34mm equivalent medium wide angle. From f5.6 we were satisfied with the overall sharpness of the image. The compact dimensions and...

It is a shame to have to trade off the lovely focus action that you get when the manual focus is selected on the lens with the loss of the manual focus assist ; VERDICT: For anyone who has owned and loved an Olympus OM camera this lens (and its...

For anyone who has owned and loved an Olympus OM camera this lens (and its companions in the m.Zuiko premium range) is a return to the good old days of brilliant, beautifully made prime lenses. And now we enjoy the added benefit of lightning fast auto...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: (photoreview.com.au)

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Lens

A fast wide-angle prime lens with a classic focal length that suits travel, street photography and photojournalism.

We tested the review lens on two camera bodies, the PEN E-PM2 (which is reviewed separately) and the OM-D E-M5. It performed better on the latter camera so we've used those results as the basis for this review. Autofocusing was as fast as the camera...

Jan, 2013