Olympus
Olympus M.17mm F2.8
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 87.7 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 65.5 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 80.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 76.6 |
Age adjustment: ×0.85 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Olympus M.17mm F2.8 is a pancake lens for the Micro Four Thirds system, prized for its incredibly small size and portability. It's ideal for street photography and everyday snapshots where discretion is key. Image quality is decent but not exceptional.
📸 Browse 6 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 17mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Motor | Focus by wire |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x |
| Elements / Groups | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Filter Diameter | 37mm |
| Weight | 71g |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 22.0mm |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| MSRP | $299 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Olympus M.17mm F2.8
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.17mm F2.8, sourced from SampleShots.
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