Olympus 17mm F1.8 Wide Angle Lens (EW-M1718) - Black

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens - Black
(Olympus EW-M1718B)

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• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens in BLACK
• Fast and quiet auto-focusing
• Ultra-bright 1:1.8 aperture
• Compact & versatile wide‑angle
• High‑speed AF with MSC technology
• Premium build quality with metal housing

Overview

High-grade snapshot lens with high-performance technology packed into a compact metal body. 9 elements (including 3 aspherical lenses) are rationally placed to achieve sharp, high-contrast image throughout the image area even at F1.8 aperture. It features the snapshot focus mechanism for easy enjoyment of quick deep focus shooting, as well as the MSC mechanism that enables fast, smooth autofocusing for both still images and movies.

Features

Achieving high-image quality/high-performance and compact size
9 elements in 6 groups, including a DSA lens that incorporates highly-accurate production technology; and an HR (High Refractive index) lens, that features high spherical aberration correction capability, are packed into a 35.5mm, 120g compact body. Boasts sharp, high-contrast image throughout the image area even at F1.8 aperture. State-of-the-art technology and know-how acquired through years of experience made it possible to achieve this level of image quality and high performance whilst ensuring a small size.

ZERO Coating eliminates ghosts and flares
ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating is applied to the lens surface to eliminate ghosts and flares that used to be difficult to reduce because of their high transparency. ZERO Coating boasts clear image quality even under challenging conditions such as backlit conditions.

Bright F1.8 aperture and in-body image stabilisation are effective under low light conditions
All Olympus OM-D and PEN cameras feature an in-body image stabilisation system. When combined with the fast F1.8 lens, blur-free images are easy even when shooting sunsets, low-light indoor scenes, and other locations where flash photography is not permitted (such as zoos and aquariums).

The MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism enables fast, quiet autofocusing
The MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism is the latest in optical design technology for achieving fast and silent focusing with a lightweight form and minimum number of lenses. The gears have been removed, eliminating operational noise. A sub-micron precision metal axis (shaft) and feed screw (screw drive) are used for efficient, direct driving of the lightweight focusing lens. Enabling faster and quieter autofocusing. This lens employs an inner focusing system that uses the MSC mechanism. It performs autofocusing by optimally controlling the three small, lightweight lenses. Thanks to this smooth AF system, users can comfortably shoot both still images and movies.

The high-precision axis hanging method supports the MSC mechanism

The advanced snapshot focus mechanism lets you shift the focusing point to a specific distance.
The snapshot focus mechanism enables you to take snapshots easily. Sliding the focus ring towards you to a specific distance reveals the distance markers engraved on the lens barrel as the focus point moves to a point on the distance marker. This mechanism allows quick deep-focus shooting, in which both subject and background are in focus, and quick no-finder shooting.

Sophisticated textured metallic finish for a stylish, classic look in a highly compact design
PEN Lite E-PL5 + 17mm F1.8 and LH-48B lens hood
The solid yet comfortable-to-hold texture of the metal exterior, and the condensed, drifting, high quality feeling unique to a precision device were developed to ensure the camera remains stylish as the years pass. The metal lens hood and lens cap were specifically designed to accentuate the camera's style.

PEN Lite E-PL5 + 17mm F1.8 and LH-48B lens hood

Olympus Corporation

The Olympus Corporation is headquartered in Japan and operates globally as a leader in optics and technology. The company also supplies a majority of the surgical optics to the medical world and applies that same attention to detail to their consumer products. We stock a great range of Olympus cameras, lenses, camera accessories, binoculars and notetakers for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Lens structure
9 elements in 6 groups

Focal Length (35mm format equivalent)
34mm

Diagonal angle of view
65º

Max. aperture
f/1.8

Min. aperture
22

Number of aperture blades
7 (circular aperture)

Closest focusing distance
0.25m

Max. magnification
0.08x

Max. diameter x Length
57.5mm x 35.5mm

Weight
120g

Filter size
46mm

• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens - Black
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