November 15, 2012. – With the new M lens.The Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 34mm* makes taking high-quality photos easier than ever. As well as the astonishing 1:1.8 brightness, this premium Micro 4/3 lens boasts a wide angle of view, a unique mechanism for focusing spontaneously, MSC technology for silent movie focusing and the innovative ZERO lens coating. It goes on sale in January 2013.
Lens M.The ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 delivers high image quality in a lightweight, compact package. An amazing aperture ratio of 1:1.8 not only helps you effectively blur the background, but also guarantees excellent results when shooting without a tripod in low light conditions.
Additional support is provided by the built-in stabilization system in Olympus Micro 4/3 cameras. To facilitate spontaneous shooting, the new lens, like the other popular M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm 1:2.0, featuring a unique mechanism for focusing on spontaneous shots.
The focus point shifts by a certain distance with a simple turn of the focus ring. Rotating the ring changes the focal length, within the parameters shown on the lens body. Users love the fast, silent autofocus with MSC Movie & Still Compatible technology.
Special Olympus ZERO Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical lens coatings protect against unwanted reflections, ghosting and flare.
A stylish, high-quality metal lens hood LH-48B and a lens cap with the Olympus logo LC-48B are optionally available. New lens is compatible with the VF-1 optical viewfinder, making framing much easier.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 on sale January 2013.
* Equiv. for 35mm
Does the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 lens have any image stabilization features to compensate for shaky hands in low-light situations?
No, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:1.8 lens does not have built-in image stabilization features. To compensate for shaky hands in low-light situations, it is recommended to use a tripod or increase the ISO setting on your camera to allow for faster shutter speeds. Alternatively, you can also try practicing proper handholding techniques to minimize camera shake while shooting.