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OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

Its 112-gram body, weather-sealed construction, and f/1.8 aperture make this 17mm (34mm equivalent) lens a low-light and bokeh standout for Micro Four Thirds. The fast, precise autofocus and ultra-compact design enhance its discreet, travel-friendly handling without sacrificing image quality. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who need a rugged, fast prime that reliably performs in rain or dust.

Focal length 17mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 112 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm lens
46 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (15th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (17th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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1121Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Happy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.6
Bokeh 14.5
Build 98
Macro 78.1
Optical 56.7
Aperture 22.6
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 16.6
Stabilization 38

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Prime
Focal Length Min 17
Focal Length Max 17
Elements 9
Groups 6
Aspherical Elements 2
Coating ZERO coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/22
Min Aperture f/1.8
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Micro Four Thirds
Format micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs
Filter Thread 46

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 250
Max Magnification 1:12.5

vs Competition

Spec OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Focal Length 17mm 17-28mm 28-75mm 10-18mm 12-60mm 28-70mm
Max Aperture f/22 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds Canon RF
Stabilization false false false false true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 112 450 540 260 320 495
AF Type Autofocus Stepping Motor VXD Autofocus linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II 17mm 54.614.59878.156.722.633.616.638
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 8788.173.786.38785.868.164.538
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.688.167.387.387.885.878.28338
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 54.683.587.493.381.685.869.168.738
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare 9888.183.250.490.285.893.163.483.2
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 872670.280.48522.677.287.898.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$670 2 offers across 2 retailers
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$670
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$752

Price History

CA$660 CA$680 CA$700 CA$720 CA$740 CA$760 CA$780 May 9Jun 2 CA$670

Usage Scores

Macro (56)Overall (46.4)Budget (38.7)Street (49.2)Travel (51.9)Portrait (32)Landscape (45.9)Professional (46)Video Cinema (35.1)Wildlife Sports (45.4)

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