Lens Summary
Brand: Olympus
Also Known As: Olympus 17mm f/2.8 Pancake
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Release Date: 2009-01-16
MSRP Price: $299
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This wide-angle pancake lens has a convenient focal length (equivalent to 34mm on a 35mm camera) for shooting everything from landscapes and portraits to close ups. A slim design, with an overall length of just 22.5mm, ensures the camera remains compact and easy to carry even when the lens is mounted. With its digital-dedicated design and superior performance, this lens maximizes the camera’s performance for clear, high quality imaging.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 17mm |
| Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Format(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:9.09 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 65° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 6 |
| Lens Groups | 4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Nano Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.20m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 57 x 22mm |
| Weight | 71g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black or Silver |
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