Olympus announced details on the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens that was initially introduced at Photokina. The US price of the lens is $499 and is currently available for pre-order. A nice review and sample images of the new 17mm f/1.8 lens can be found here.
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 main specifications and optional accessories:
| Mount type | Micro Four Thirds System standard |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 17mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 34mm equivalent |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 6 groups (DSA elements x1, aspherical element x2, HR element x1 etc) |
| Angle of view | 65° |
| AF system | High Speed Imager AF (MSC) |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.25m |
| Maximum image magnification | 0.08x |
| 35mm equivalent | 0.16x equivalent |
| Maximum field size | 162x216mm |
| Number of blades | 7 blades (circular diaphragm) |
| Maximum aperture | f1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f22 |
| Filter size | φ46mm |
| Dimensions (Max. diameter x overall length) | φ57.5×35.5mm |
| Weight | 120g |
| Provided accessories | Lens cap (LC-46), Lens rear cap (LR-2), Instruction manual, Olympus International Warranty Card |
Optional Accessories:
Olympus LH-48B Lens Hood
Olympus PRF-D46PRO Protect Filter
