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Optically and mechanically this lens is outstanding. There is very slight barrel distortion
Which is to be expected in a 34-millimetre equivalent medium-wide angle. From f5.6 we were satisfied with the overall sharpness of the image. The compact dimensions and its lightness
Combined with the superior construction materials
Make this an ideal walk-around lens.
Optically and mechanically this lens is outstanding. There is very slight barrel distortion which is to be expected in a 34mm equivalent medium wide angle. From f5.6 we were satisfied with the overall sharpness of the image. The compact dimensions and lig
The editors didn't like
It is a shame to have to trade off the lovely action you get when the manual focus is selected on the lens with the loss of the manual focus assist
It is a shame to have to trade off the lovely focus action that you get when the manual focus is selected on the lens with the loss of the manual focus assist
Abstract: DateFebruary 28, 2013 (0) Read later This is the latest addition to the Olympus range of premium prime lenses for the micro Four Thirds system cameras. It can be used on either Olympus or Panasonic cameras. The new lens is not to be confused ...
Optically and mechanically this lens is outstanding. There is very slight barrel distortion, which is to be expected in a 34-millimetre equivalent medium-wide angle. From f5.6 we were satisfied with the overall sharpness of the image. The compact dimensions and its lightness, combined with the superior construction materials, make this an ideal walk-around lens.
It is a shame to have to trade off the lovely action you get when the manual focus is selected on the lens with the loss of the manual focus assist
For anyone who has owned and loved an Olympus OM camera, this lens (and its companions in the M.Zuiko premium range) is a return to the good old days of brilliant, beautifully made prime lenses. And now we have the added benefit of lightning-fast autofocu...
Published: 2013-02-28, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Optically and mechanically this lens is outstanding. There is very slight barrel distortion which is to be expected in a 34mm equivalent medium wide angle. From f5.6 we were satisfied with the overall sharpness of the image. The compact dimensions and lig
It is a shame to have to trade off the lovely focus action that you get when the manual focus is selected on the lens with the loss of the manual focus assist
For anyone who has owned and loved an Olympus OM camera this lens (and its companions in the m.Zuiko premium range) is a return to the good old days of brilliant, beautifully made prime lenses. And now we enjoy the added benefit of lightning fast auto foc...
Abstract: The M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 lens shown without end caps and lens hood. (Source: Olympus.)Although not as compact as the pancake lens, the f/1.8 lens is relatively small and light for a prime lens, extending just 35.5 mm in front of the camera body and ...
Abstract: With an effective focal length of 34mm, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 is almost the same as using a 35mm f/1.8 lens on a full-frame camera, at least in terms of field of view. That's where the similarity ends, however, as the Olympus is comparati...
Abstract: Whether you're new to the Micro Four Thirds system or a seasoned veteran, there are plenty of lenses available for you.In this guide we've outlined several use cases and made recommendations for the best overall lens for that purpose, along with two other...
Abstract: We put eight game-changing fast prime lenses for mirrorless cameras through their paces to see if they're worth the money.The Contenders 1 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R, £900 / $1,000 2 Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2, £650 / $720 3 Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm 1:1...
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