OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8
17mm / F1.8
34mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II
17mm / F1.8
34mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
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 17mm F1.8 II37.6mm long × 57.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 17mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 17mm | 17mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 25cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.08× | — |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 120g | 112g | +8g |
| Length | 35.5mm | 37.6mm | −2.1mm |
| Diameter | 57.5mm | 57.6mm | −0.1mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 46mm | — |
| Released | 2012 | — | No data |
| 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 17mm F1.8 II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II
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