Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18 mm

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 reviews of Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18 mm. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The reliability is also appreciated. The size and price get mixed views.

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On average, users rate this product 93/100 and experts rate this product 84/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18 mm from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and reliability. Some have doubts about the size, and comments are divided on the price.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Andy Westlake (dpreview.com)

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 Lens Review

The M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6 is Olympus's third lens for the Micro Four Thirds system to reach the market, covering the wideangle end of the spectrum. It was first announced at the same time as the E-P2 in November 2009 (alongside a...

Exceptionally small and lightweight ; Very good image quality ; Fast, practically silent autofocus ; Essentially no falloff/vignetting

Relatively high chromatic aberration ; Corners somewhat soft wide open (but sharpen up on stopping down) ; Slightly plastic build for the price

The M Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4-5.6 is on the whole a fine performer, consistently delivering detailed results across a wide range of shooting conditions. Central sharpness in particular is very high, even wide open, and resistance to flare is...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Review

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 is a positively tiny ultrawide-to-wide zoom lens that will likely impress most wide-angle enthusiasts in the Micro Four Thirds camp. Its sharpness is pretty good for its class throughout most of its zoom...

Mar, 2011

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Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital Review

For its size, the Olympus 9-18mm ƒ/4-5.6 provides impressive performance. While there are other lenses which provide similar or better performance, none offer the diminutive size and storage functionality of the 9-18mm M.Zuiko.

May, 2010

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Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6

The Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 is a lightweight, compact Four Thirds lens gets the What Digital Camera review treatment...

Lightweight and very affordable

Softness and sluggish AF

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Olympus 9-18mm ED f/4-5.6 ZUIKO

While the coverage of the Olympus 9-18mm ED f/4-5.6 ZUIKO may initially sound quite impressive, it's dampened by the fact that you have to apply the 2x crop factor of the FourThirds system, which equates to a range of 18-36mm on a film camera.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Olympus M ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6: A Very Versatile Wide

I think a lens system can be judged by its coverage of the shorter focal lengths (wide angle). Manufacturers are quick to cover the medium to longer telephoto ranges first, leaving those of us who shoot wide to wait in the sidelines. So I ...

Versatile wide range, very portable, great quality

No lens hood

Dec, 2011

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Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital review by sandstone

I've had this lens for a year and a half now, and it has become a huge favorite for taking on trips. I'm not a professional, but I am picky about image quality and very impressed with what this delivers, especially when one considers its size/price.

relatively light, low CA, smooth operation

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Feb, 2011

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Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital review by ecle

Sadly my copy has field curvature at 18mm.

weight, sharpness

field curvature (depends on copy)

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Terrific Lens, great value.

Its the light weight coupled with the usual fantastic performance of zuiko lenses that makes this a budget winner. Ok its not going to win prizes for speed but if its landscapes that are your thing I cant recommend this lens highly enough.

Consistent Output","Easily Interchangeable","Lightweight

Oct, 2010

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