OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8
17mm / F1.8
34mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
17mm / F1.2
34mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 suits you better
- Weight270g lighter, so easier to carry
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO suits you better
- Brightness1.2 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.835.5mm long × 57.5mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO87mm long × 68.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 17mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 17mm | 17mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.2 | 1.2 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.2 | 1.2 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 20cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.15× | −0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 120g | 390g | −270g |
| Length | 35.5mm | 87mm | −51.5mm |
| Diameter | 57.5mm | 68.2mm | −10.7mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 62mm | −16mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2017 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
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