Olympus Zuiko Digital 261054 18-180mm
The 10x zoom reaches a 36–360mm equivalent focal range in a lightweight 434g body, using ED glass to deliver distortion-free sharpness across the frame. It ships as a complete carrying kit with a dedicated case and lens hood, enhancing its grab-and-go portability for day trips. Best for budget-conscious photographers seeking an all-in-one walkaround lens for casual portraits and everyday snapshots.
Focal length 18-180mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 435 g
af type Coreless motors
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
Price ₹0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong aperture (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 180 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Coreless motors |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 360 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus Zuiko Digital 261054 18-180mm | 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 | 18-180mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 435 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Coreless motors | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Zuiko Digital 261054 18-180mm | 54.6 | 77.8 | 43.3 | 64.5 | 34.9 | 79.8 | 63.3 | 97.3 | 53.3 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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