OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO

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17mm

Focal length

f/1.2

Max aperture

390 g

Weight

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▲ 17mm

Max aperture

f/1.4

f/1.2

f/2

Constant Aperture

Aperturef/1.2

f/1.2f/16

Near focus5' 1"

Far focus6' 2"

Total DOF1' 2"

Hyperfocal54' 10"

Subject distance5' 7"

Focal length17 mm

Aperturef/1.2

SensorMicro 4/3

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

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Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
Special elements: 1 Super ED, 3 ED, 1 ED-DSA, 1 EDA, 1 Super HR, 1 Aspherical
Coatings: Z Coating Nano

Focusing

Minimum focus: 20 cm
Max magnification: 0.15×
AF motor: MSC Linear AF

Physical

Weight: 390 g
Dimensions: ⌀68mm × 87mm
Filter thread: 62 mm
Hood included: LH-66C
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Distance Scale: Yes
Custom Buttons: 1

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, astro, Landscapes, Portraits, Street, Travel, Vlogging, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2017
Announced: Oct 25, 2017
Approx price: $1200 USD
Optical correction & RAW development: NDPix Photo Editor

The best

Professional Micro Four Thirds wide prime featuring a fast f/1.2 aperture and ED-DSA glass.

Also

Fully weather-sealed metal construction with Z Coating Nano and rapid MSC focusing.

Summary

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO from OM System is a flagship wide-angle prime lens engineered specifically for the Micro Four Thirds system. Delivering a 17mm focal length with a field of view equivalent to 34mm on 35mm full-frame sensors, this prime provides a versatile moderate wide perspective celebrated in documentary storytelling, street reportage, evocative environmental portraits, and dynamic architecture.

Its formidable fast f/1.2 maximum aperture provides remarkable low-light shooting capabilities and expressive shallow depth of field, characterized by OM System's renowned feathered bokeh that smoothly dissolves background transitions without harsh outlines. The ambitious optical formula incorporates 15 elements in 11 groups, highlighted by an advanced ED-DSA (Extra-low Dispersion Dual Super Aspherical) element alongside Super ED, ED, EDA, and Super HR elements, all shielded by proprietary Z Coating Nano to virtually eliminate flare and ghosting under direct backlighting.

Housed in a rugged all-metal barrel engineered with IPX1 dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof weather sealing down to minus ten degrees Celsius, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO features a tactile manual focus clutch with engraved distance and depth-of-field markings, a programmable L-Fn button, and high-speed MSC internal autofocus. Weighing approximately 390 grams and measuring 68mm in diameter by 87mm in length with a standard 62mm filter thread, it represents a benchmark optical instrument for exacting creators.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Superb optical resolution wide open backed by an ultra-bright f/1.2 maximum aperture
Signature feathered bokeh rendering delivered by a 9-blade circular diaphragm
Comprehensive professional weather-sealed metal body operating down to -10°C
Responsive manual focus clutch with engraved scales and customizable L-Fn button