Superb image quality for brilliant photos

• Snapshot focus mechanism
• High-speed AF with MSC technology
• Premium build quality with metal housing
• ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating for low-reflectivity
• Image stabilisation mechanism with Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras
• Excellent low-light capabilities and stunning bokeh

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 (34mm*) lens possesses outstanding image quality in a lightweight and extremely compact form.

Its ultra-bright 1:1.8 large aperture not only facilitates the ability to capture shots with eye-catching depth of field blur, it also enables tripod-free shooting in low light conditions – further accentuated by the in-body image stabilisation of the latest Olympus Micro Four Thirds System cameras.

Besides the extremely bright 1:1.8 aperture, this premium Micro Four Thirds-compliant wide-angle lens also impresses due to its unique mechanisms for Snapshot Focusing and Movie & Stills Compatible (MSC) autofocusing as well as a special ZERO lens coating for high quality results.

Excellent all-purpose lens

Use this universal prime lens and be sure to always have the right companion at hand to handle any kind of photographic situation – blur-free. Especially its wide angle of 17mm (34mm in 35mm equiv.), together with a large aperture of 1:1.8, allows you to shoot expertly in low-light conditions.

Robust metal housing

With this masterpiece of craftsmanship, you know you have a high-end, well-designed precision instrument which can be used and appreciated for years to come. Its pleasing premium-quality metal finish perfectly matches the sophisticated design of the OM-D or PEN series.

Fast Focus Switch

Easily set your lens’s parameters at one go by sliding and rotating the Fast Focus Clutch. With this mechanism, you get quick pan-focus shooting in which both your subject and the background are in focus – making for fun, trouble-free shooting.