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product_id: 48734813
title: "Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black"
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# Ultra-fast MSC autofocus Bright f/1.8 aperture for low-light Snapshot focus clutch for instant MF Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black

**Brand:** om system
**Price:** € 448.16
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame with Olympus precision — where speed meets stunning clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black by om system
- **How much does it cost?** € 448.16 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- om system enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted om system brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightning-fast MSC Autofocus:** Capture every moment with near-silent, ultra-responsive focusing that keeps you ahead of the action.
- • **Seamless Manual Focus Switch:** Effortlessly toggle between autofocus and manual focus with the innovative snapshot focus clutch—perfect for creative control on the fly.
- • **Stunning Low-Light Performance:** Shoot confidently in dim environments with a bright f/1.8 aperture that delivers creamy bokeh and sharp images without a tripod.
- • **ZERO Coating for Crystal Clarity:** Enjoy reduced reflections and superior contrast with Zuiko’s exclusive ZERO lens coating, elevating your image quality to pro levels.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Metal Build:** Carry premium quality in a sleek, durable all-metal body weighing just 120g—designed for the modern minimalist photographer.

## Overview

The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.8 aperture, MSC silent autofocus technology, and a unique snapshot focus clutch for quick manual focus switching, it excels in low-light conditions and delivers beautiful bokeh. Its durable all-metal construction and ZERO coating ensure high-quality, reflection-free images, making it a favorite among enthusiasts seeking professional-grade performance in a stylish black finish.

## Description

Now available in stylish black, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 lens possess outstanding image quality in a lightweight and extremely compact form. Its ultra-bright 1:1.8 large aperture not only facilitates the ability to capture shots with eye-catching depth of field blur, it also enables tripod-free shooting in low-light conditions - further accentuated by the in-body image stabilisation of the latest Olympus Micro Four Thirds System cameras. Besides the extremely bright 1:1.8 aperture, this premium Micro Four Thirds-compliant wide-angle lens also impresses due to its unique mechanisms for Snapshot Focusing and Movie & Stills Compatible (MSC) autofocusing as well as a special ZERO lens coating for high quality results.

Review: Superbly Engineered, And Beautiful In Operation - I have had this lens for a while now (I pre-ordered it on desertcart when it was first announced). It is a great bit of kit, when you open up the box for the first time, compared to other lenses I own for the system this one is superior in nearly ever way. CONSTRUCTION The lens body is all metal, it feels superb. Every movement is solid and precise. A joy to hold. IMAGE The lens takes lovely photos, no doubt. The 17mm F1.8 (34mm equivalent) equates to one of the most popular F.O.V.'s on full frame cameras (35mm) and I really enjoy using this focal length. The large aperture allows for great creative opportunities and strong subject isolation, and the width of the images allows me to fit in any subject I might wish. IN USE On my Olympus PEN E-P5 Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera - Black Body Only (16.1MP, Live MOS) 3.0 inch Tiltable Touchscreen LCD the size is perfect. The focusing speed is almost unbelievable, and talking of focusing- the snapshot focus mechanism is superb. Just pull the focus ring towards the camera body and the camera automatically switches to manual focus mode - which this lens is a joy to use in, thanks to its nicely dampened focus ring and film camera lens style distance scale... CONCLUSION I bought one, and I would do it again in a heat beat. I also have the Panasonic 20mm Compact and Lightweight Digital Interchangeable Lens for Lumix G - Black , which I personally feel delivers minutely better images but at the price that it is not as slick in the focusing department, and because of that, I do not enjoy using it the way I do the Olympus 17mm F1.8
Review: Great Little Lens - I have had time to use this lens comprehensively and can say with certainty that it was worth the price. The lens housing is made of metal and the focus clutch is a realy useful feature as it allows you to quickly change from AF to MF on the fly without the need to mess with your camera's settings. As far as the image quality is concerned I can not find any issues, intact based on the price and to say it's aimed more at amateur photographers I would say it goes beyond expectations. The only thing to remember this is not a 'pro' lens so it is not weather sealed, but for the price versus performance this is a non-isuue.

## Features

- High-speed AF with MSC technology
- Image stabilisation mechanism with Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Snapshot focus mechanism
- ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating for low-reflectivity
- Excellent low-light capabilities and stunning bokeh

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CPLQ5R4 |
| Aperture Modes | F1.8-F22 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 72,042 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 834 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | OM SYSTEM |
| Camera Lens | 17mm |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (551) |
| Date First Available | 10 May 2013 |
| Focus type | Auto/Manual |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 - Black, LC-46 Lens Cap, Micro Four Thirds lens rear cap (LR-2), Warranty Card, Operating Instructions |
| Item Weight | 120 Grams |
| Item model number | EW-M1718 |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 17 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | 1.8 |
| Min Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24 x 16.6 x 15.5 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.28 Kilograms |
| Part number | 4545350044152 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 46 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Micro Four Thirds |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 36 x 58 x 58 millimetres |
| Style | 17mm 1:1.8 Lens |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | prime |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM
- **Camera lens description:** 17mm
- **Compatible mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal length description:** 17 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto/Manual
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Lens type:** Wide Angle
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 17 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 17 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 17 Millimeters

## Images

![Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71C-7RWZnnL.jpg)
![Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HvyEpiubL.jpg)
![Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N-eQG8obL.jpg)
![Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OmuZGXwiL.jpg)
![Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 Lens - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pF8qSVEOL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this camera good for self portraits?**
A: This lens has an equivalent full-frame focal length of 34mm, which might be a bit too short for general portraiture. Ultimately, it depends on your definition of 'good'.
https://improvephotography.com/29737/best-focal-length-portraits/

**Q: Can this lens woke with em10?**
A: It should work with all Olympus cameras. I had an em 10 and this lens a few years ago

**Q: Does manual focus have hard stops? Do you rotate the focus ring and it never stops for infinity or macro?**
A: When you pull the focus ring it shifts to continuous focus, no notches. There are hard stops and the full travel is about 1/3d of a rotation.

**Q: Does anyone know if image stabilisation on this lens works if used with the Panasonic GM5?**
A: There is no image stabilisation on this lens, Olympus seem to favour having I.S built into their camera bodies.  If the Panasonic GM5 has I.S you will be equipped for it to work with this lens.  I should add that it's a short, lightweight and bright lens, I.S won't be as necessary as when using a longer, heavier and less bright (aperture f number), whereas the Zuiko is a f1.8 lens, allowing you to use a faster shutter speed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superbly Engineered, And Beautiful In Operation
*by J***T on 11 November 2013*

I have had this lens for a while now (I pre-ordered it on amazon when it was first announced). It is a great bit of kit, when you open up the box for the first time, compared to other lenses I own for the system this one is superior in nearly ever way. CONSTRUCTION The lens body is all metal, it feels superb. Every movement is solid and precise. A joy to hold. IMAGE The lens takes lovely photos, no doubt. The 17mm F1.8 (34mm equivalent) equates to one of the most popular F.O.V.'s on full frame cameras (35mm) and I really enjoy using this focal length. The large aperture allows for great creative opportunities and strong subject isolation, and the width of the images allows me to fit in any subject I might wish. IN USE On my Olympus PEN E-P5 Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera - Black Body Only (16.1MP, Live MOS) 3.0 inch Tiltable Touchscreen LCD the size is perfect. The focusing speed is almost unbelievable, and talking of focusing- the snapshot focus mechanism is superb. Just pull the focus ring towards the camera body and the camera automatically switches to manual focus mode - which this lens is a joy to use in, thanks to its nicely dampened focus ring and film camera lens style distance scale... CONCLUSION I bought one, and I would do it again in a heat beat. I also have the Panasonic 20mm Compact and Lightweight Digital Interchangeable Lens for Lumix G - Black , which I personally feel delivers minutely better images but at the price that it is not as slick in the focusing department, and because of that, I do not enjoy using it the way I do the Olympus 17mm F1.8

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Little Lens
*by A***R on 24 November 2021*

I have had time to use this lens comprehensively and can say with certainty that it was worth the price. The lens housing is made of metal and the focus clutch is a realy useful feature as it allows you to quickly change from AF to MF on the fly without the need to mess with your camera's settings. As far as the image quality is concerned I can not find any issues, intact based on the price and to say it's aimed more at amateur photographers I would say it goes beyond expectations. The only thing to remember this is not a 'pro' lens so it is not weather sealed, but for the price versus performance this is a non-isuue.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent fast prime lens
*by J***C on 1 November 2015*

I deliberated over this lens and the 25mm f1.8. I went for the 17 as a replacement for my excellent (but noisy and slow (to AF) on my EM1) Panasonic Lumix 20MM. It's made of metal, reassuringly heavy when compared to say the M.Zuiko 45mm, and has the manual focus ring as per the 14-40 Pro allowing you to quickly enter MF mode. I've been very impressed so far but the Bokeh of the Lumix 20mm is richer and better in my experience so far. This is a great lens for low light & astrophotography as well, and the Manual focus gearing is easy to control for pin sharp focus. It doesn't come with a lens hood or a bag which is a bit shortsighted of Olympus given the retail price, but I'd really recommend the JJC LH-J48B hood as an alternative hood to the Olympus aftermarket original. It's a fraction of the olympus's price.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8 (Black) for Olympus and Panasonic Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty)
- Tiffen 46UVP Slim 46mm UV Protection Filter for Camera Lens, Clear Optical Glass, Impact Resistant, MADE IN USA
- OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS LH-48B Lens Hood (Black)

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