Olympus ED 17mm F1.2 Pro M.Zuiko Digital

High-Performance Prime Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Overview

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 Pro is a high-performance prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Known for its exceptional image quality, fast f/1.2 aperture, and robust construction, this lens is ideal for portrait, street, and low-light photography. Its advanced optical design ensures outstanding sharpness and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite among professional and enthusiast photographers.

Key Features

Fast and Versatile Prime Lens

• 17mm Focal Length: Provides a 34mm equivalent in 35mm format, offering a versatile wide-angle perspective perfect for capturing a variety of subjects, including landscapes, street scenes, and environmental portraits.
• Fast f/1.2 Aperture: Ensures excellent low-light performance and allows for a shallow depth of field, creating stunning background blur and superb subject isolation.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 15 elements in 11 groups, including one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion), three ED, one EDA (Extra-low Dispersion Aspherical), one Super HR (High Refractive Index), and one aspherical element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• Z Coating Nano: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) Autofocus System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 Pro
• Mount Type: Micro Four Thirds
• Focal Length: 17mm (35mm equivalent: 34mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Elements/Groups: 15 elements in 11 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.2 m (7.87 in)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15x
• Filter Diameter: 62mm
• Dimensions: 68.2 x 87 mm (2.68 x 3.43 in)
• Weight: 390 g (0.86 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction

• Robust Build Quality: Constructed with high-quality materials to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant construction allows for use in various outdoor conditions, making it suitable for travel and street photography.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Portrait and Street Photography: Perfect for capturing stunning portraits with beautiful background blur and precise subject isolation, as well as dynamic street scenes with high detail and clarity.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The fast f/1.2 aperture allows for superior performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the high-quality optics and fast aperture, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.