Description
Pairing a sophisticated optical design with an exceptionally bright maximum aperture, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO from Olympus is a versatile wide-angle, 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The lens’s calling card is its fast f/1.2 maximum aperture, which suits working in difficult lighting conditions and avails greater control over depth of field. Also, a complex 15 elements, 11 groups construction combines extra-low dispersion, aspherical, and high refractive index elements to significantly reduce both chromatic and spherical aberrations for notable image clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy. A nine-blade aperture is featured as well, to achieve a smooth bokeh quality when working with shallow depth of field techniques, and a Z Coating Nano has been applied to individual elements to limit flare and ghosting for improved contrast.
Beyond the imaging assets, the lens’ physical design is characterized by a weather-sealed construction to benefit working in harsh climates. It also features a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system for smooth, quiet, and fast focusing performance that is suitable to both stills and video recording. A manual focus clutch permits quick switching to MF control and a printed depth of field scale is also featured on the lens barrel for pre-focusing and hyper focal focusing techniques.
SPECIFICATION :
Focal Length 17mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 34mm)
Maximum Aperture f/1.2
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Format Compatibility Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View 65°
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87″ / 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.15x
Optical Design 15 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 9, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization None
Filter Size 62 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.69 x 3.43″ / 68.2 x 87 mm
Weight 13.76 oz / 390 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight 1.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 7.9 x 4.4 x 4.3″