Olympus
Olympus M.9-18mm f/4.0-5.6
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 84.6 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 58.6 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 80.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 70.7 |
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📖 Overview
The Olympus M.9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering a very wide field of view. It's ideal for landscape and architecture photography, allowing you to capture expansive scenes. The variable aperture limits its use in low light, and corner sharpness can be a concern.
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📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 9-18mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Motor | Micromotor |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
| Elements / Groups | 12 elements in 8 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 52mm |
| Weight | 155g |
| Dimensions | 56.5 x 49.5mm |
| Release Year | 2010 |
| MSRP | $599 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.9-18mm f/4.0-5.6, sourced from SampleShots.
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