OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8
17mm / F1.8
34mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
9-18mm / F4-5.6
18-36mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight35g lighter, so easier to carry
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 9-18mm in a single lens
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 9-18mm F4.0-5.649.5mm long × 56.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 9mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 17mm | 18mm | −1mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 25cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.10× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 120g | 155g | −35g |
| Length | 35.5mm | 49.5mm | −14mm |
| Diameter | 57.5mm | 56.5mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 52mm | −6mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2010 | +2year |
| 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 9-18mm F4.0-5.6.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 ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
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