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OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens
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The updated OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens provides a splash proof design for dust and moisture, with sharp well-controlled results across the frame when shooting both stills and video.
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- Weather-sealed prime lens provides reliable performance for outdoor photography and videography
- Fast f/1.8 aperture delivers smooth bokeh and great performance in low-light for easier handheld shooting
- Advanced optics with DSA, HR, and aspherical lenses, which ensure sharp and accurate results across the frame
- Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry, which is perfect for street, travel and all-day use
- ZERO coating minimises flare and ghosting, maintaining clarity and contrast even in challenging lighting
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens Summary
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens is a versatile, weather-sealed prime for creators who need a combination of portability and performance. Weighing just 112g, this updated second-generation compact micro four thirds lens excels in any environment, from city centre streets to urban landscapes. Its fast f/1.8 aperture offers excellent low-light performance for handheld shooting, as well as stark subject separation, which is ideal for portraits, street photography, and everyday scenes.
With a 34mm equivalent full-frame focal length, the second-gen. lens provides a slightly wide, yet natural perspective, which is perfectly suited for storytelling. OM System’s advanced optical design includes 9 elements in 6 groups, incorporating DSA, HR, and aspherical lenses with ZERO coating to reduce flare and ghosting. The result is sharp, high-contrast images with accurate colours and great levels of detail across the whole frame.
This lens now includes a splash-proof and dust-proof construction, meeting the IEC Standard IPX1 when paired with an OM System splash proof body such as the recently released OM System OM-3 Camera Body. Its durable design promises reliable performance even in relatively harsh conditions, while the near silent autofocus operation and circular 7-blade aperture provide fast focusing and pleasing bokeh.
Whether you document urban life or record video in the great outdoors, the M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens is a reliable, creative choice, which is capable of beautiful stills and video results.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Key Features
- IPX1 Rating (Splash-proof, Dust-proof) when paired with a sealed OM System camera
- 17mm focal length (34mm equivalent) offers a natural perspective
- Metal body
- Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture
- Optical design includes 9 elements in 6 groups with special optics
- ZERO coating reduces flare and ghosting
- Compact design at just 112g
- Circular 7-blade aperture
- 46mm filter thread
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens in More Detail
Compact and Lightweight
Weighing just 112g and measuring 57.6mm in diameter and 37.6mm in length, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens is perfect for travel and all-day shooting. Its compact and lightweight design balances beautifully with highly portable Micro Four Thirds cameras, ensuring portability for on-the-go content creation.
Advanced Optical design
The lens features a sophisticated optical construction of 9 elements in 6 groups, including 1 DSA, 1 HR and 2 Aspherical lenses. This combination ensures minimal distortion, excellent sharpness, and high contrast across the frame. OM System’s ZERO coating also reduces flare and ghosting, delivering clear images with greater contrast, even when shooting in backlit or challenging lighting conditions.
Great Low-Light Performance
With a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, the M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II excels in low-light situations, allowing you to capture detailed results without increasing ISO too high. The wide aperture delivers smooth background separation, making it ideal for portraits and subject-focused photography. A 7-blade circular diaphragm also renders soft, natural bokeh, enhancing the artistic quality of your shots.
IPX1 Weather Sealing
Newly added to this second-generation model, the lens now features a splash-proof and dust-proof construction, rated to IPX1 standards when paired with an OM System splash proof body, such as the OM System OM-3 Camera with 17mm f/1.8 II Lens Kit. This ensures dependable performance, allowing you to shoot confidently in wet or dusty environments and continue capturing creative content regardless of the conditions.
Stills and Video Compatible
The compact prime is well-suited to both stills and video thanks to it’s portable gimbal-friendly design and near-silent focusing. Whether capturing friends and family, landscapes, architecture or travel vlogs, the mark 2 Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens is more than up to the task.
What’s in the box
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens
- LH-49B Lens Hood
- LC-46 Lens Cap
- LR-2 Lens Rear Cap
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II Lens Specifications
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Focal Length |
17mm |
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35mm Equivalent Focal Length |
34mm |
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Lens Construction |
9 elements in 6 groups |
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(1 DSA lens, 1 HR lens, 2 Aspherical lenses) |
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ZERO coating: yes |
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Splashproof Type / Dustproof |
IEC Standard publication 60529 IPX1 (applies when the lens is used with OM SYSTEM splashproof Body) |
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Angle of View |
65 degrees |
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Closest Focusing Distance |
0.25m |
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Maximum Image Magnification |
0.08x |
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35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnification |
0.16x |
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Minimum Field Size |
216 x 162mm |
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Number of Blades |
７ (circular aperture diaphragm) |
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Maximum Aperture |
F1.8 |
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Minimum Aperture |
F22 |
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Lens IS Mechanism |
No |
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Filter Size |
Diameter 46mm |
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Dimensions |
⌀57.6 x 37.6mm |
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Weight |
112g (without Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap and Lens Hood) |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 17 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 17.0 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 17.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
