Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds
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I will be reviewing the new Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 in my Guide to Mirrorless. The 17/1.8 is equivalent to a ~34mm lens on a full-frame DSLR.
The Olympus 17mm f/1.8 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo.
Like many Olympus lenses, the 17mm f/1.8 does not appear to include a lens hood. It’s not just the cost, it’s the hassle of finding and obtaining the lens hood with new releases— I wish Olympus would stop this nonsense— can’t a plastic hood be made for about $1? But at this point the Olympus web site doesn’t even list a hood, so perhaps one isn’t even available.
Anyway, I might just shoot it with a filter on the front when on the bike for protection, but I like a lens hood to help keep rain sprinkles off the front element.
| Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Aperture scale: | f/1.8 - f/22 |
| Filter size: | 46mm |
| Image ratio at close range: | 1:12.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 9.84" / 25cm |
| Number of elements/groups: | 9 Elements in 6 Groups, 7 diaphragm blades |
| Weight: | 4.23 oz / 120g (nominal) |
| Dimensions (with caps): | Approx. 2.26 x 1.40" (57.5 x 35.5 mm) |
| Street price: | about $499 |
The MTF chart looks promising. But looks like it will need to be stopped down for sharpness across the frame.
