Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens Review

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/2.8 Verdict

Although this lens may have a few shortcoming optically, and it isn't the lowest priced lens around this focal length, it will still win over many fans due to it's extremely compact and lightweight design and high build quality.

If you can live with the high CA levels and barrel distortion, and making your Micro four thirds camera as compact as possible is the aim, then this may be the ideal lens for you, otherwise, there are other lenses available that will deliver higher quality, or better value for money.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/2.8 Pros

Very good sharpness overall
Good build quality
Lightweight
Compact
Reasonably priced

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/2.8 Cons

High levels of barrel distortion
High levels of CA

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