Lens Summary
Brand: Olympus
Also Known As: Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Release Date: 2008-05-13
MSRP Price: $599
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED Zuiko Zoom Lens is an ultra compact and lightweight lens that offers a super wide angle zoom range. Optimized for use with Olympus digital SLR cameras, as well as with any other brands that use the Four Thirds system, this lens offers an equivalent focal length of 18-36mm in 35mm terms.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 9-18mm |
| Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Format(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:8.3 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 100°-62° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 13 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 7.9 x 7.37cm |
| Weight | 275g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
There is a mistake in the filter thread size. Its should be 52mm and not 72mm
It is, in fact, 72mm. You are probably quoting the M43 version of this Olympus lens.