Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8

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M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8
Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.8.jpg
Maker Olympus Corporation
Technical data
Type Prime
Aperture (max/min)f/1.8 - 22
Close focus distance 0.25m
Max. magnification 0.08x
Construction 9 elements in 6 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Macro capable X mark.svg No
Physical
Max. length 35.5 mm (1.40 in)
Diameter 57.5 mm (2.26 in)
Weight 120g
Filter diameter Ø46 mm
Accessories
Lens hood optional
Case optional
Angle of view
Diagonal 65°
History
Introduction 2012
Retail info
MSRP $500 (US) USD

The M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 is a prime lens by Olympus Corporation, for the Micro Four Thirds System. Originally introduced in 2012, the lens features a silent movies and still compatible focusing motor. The lens, like other Olympus lenses, can switch from auto focus to manual focus by pulling back in its focusing ring.

Prime lens

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Olympus Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. Olympus was established on 12 October 1919, initially specializing in microscopes and thermometers. Olympus holds roughly a 70-percent share of the global endoscope market, estimated to be worth approximately US$2.5 billion. Its global headquarters are located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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Reviews

Steve Huff feels that the camera has a "beautiful character" that is neither too sharp nor too smooth. He also feels its out-of-focus areas (its bokeh) is attractive, and that it's a solidly constructed lens. [1] Brendan Nystedt, writing for Reviewed.com, observed that, while sharp in the centers, the corners were not sharp. He felt the out of focus areas were pleasing but could be better. [2] The Phoblographer, in their review, said that the lens has very fast focus, is a compact and lightweight lens, and has a solid build with the possible exception of its focusing ring. In addition, they said that the image quality was good, but colors lacked punch. [3]

Bokeh The aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens

In photography, bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". Differences in lens aberrations and aperture shape cause some lens designs to blur the image in a way that is pleasing to the eye, while others produce blurring that is unpleasant or distracting . Bokeh occurs for parts of the scene that lie outside the depth of field. Photographers sometimes deliberately use a shallow focus technique to create images with prominent out-of-focus regions.

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References

  1. ↑ "The Olympus 17 1.8 Lens Review on the E-M5 by Steve Huff". stevehuffphoto.com. 27 January 2013.
  2. ↑ "Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 Lens Review". reviewed.com.
  3. ↑ "Review: Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.ZUIKO (Micro Four Thirds)". thephoblographer.com. 25 April 2013.
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