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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens for Micro Four Thirds, Black

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Focal Length Description 9-18 millimeters
Lens Type Wide Angle
Compatible Mountings Micro Four Thirds
Camera Lens Description 18 month

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  • Wide-angle zoom lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides an 18-36mm equivalent focal length range.
  • Two Dual Super Aspherical elements, along with one high refractive index element and an aspherical element, reduce spherical aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range for improved sharpness with minimal distortion.
  • One extra-low dispersion element suppresses color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater clarity and color accuracy.
  • Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.
  • Retractable lens design with a locking button maintains a compact profile when the lens is not in use.
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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 For Micro Four Thirds System Camera, Wide Angle Zoom, Portable Design

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The M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 (35mm equivalent 18-36mm) lens is designed to maximize the performance advantages of the Micro Four Thirds System, and it's significantly lighter and more compact--easily fitting in a jacket pocket.

The new lens, made with ED (extra-low dispersion) glass for superior image quality, complements the design of the PEN cameras, including the powerfully simple E-PL1, making it the all-in-one package for consumers with any skill level, including those who are new to photography.

The Micro Four Thirds System standard meets the telecentric requirements of dedicated digital design. Light rays strike the imaging element nearly head-on for optimum edge-to-edge image reproduction. It also enables much more compact design than the Four Thirds System standard (or other interchangeable lens systems) because it reduces the outer diameter of the lens mount by 6mm, and the distance from the lens mount to the sensor (the flange back distance) by approximately half. As a result, M. Zuiko Digital Micro Four Thirds System lenses offer uncompromising professional quality for capturing both still-images and High-Definition (HD) videos, and the lenses are exceptionally compact to make capturing your life more fun.

The super wide-angle M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 zoom lens (35mm equivalent 18-36mm) offers a 100 percent angle of view, and overturns the rule that super wide-angle zooms have to be big and heavy. With a length of just 49mm and a weight of just 155g, it is less than half the size and 60 percent of the weight of the ZUIKO Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6. With its wide angle of view, including background scenery in group photos is a snap, and it can be used to create unique images with a sense of dramatically exaggerated perspective.

By maximizing the advantages of the Micro Four Thirds System design, compact size, low weight and amazing image quality, the new lens significantly expand the photographic potential of the system. The inner focusing mechanism uses a light, compact, single-element unit to enable exceptionally fast, quiet autofocusing for smooth, superior operating ease during still and video capture. The manual focusing mechanism is designed to offer a responsive feel and precise operation, enabling you an affordable, high-quality means to capture your life in stills or HD videos.

The 9-18mm lens also offers quieter and more responsive AF performance, and provide professional image quality for capturing amazing still images and videos. It is compatible with all Micro Four Thirds System Olympus PEN cameras, and all other current and future cameras that comply with the Micro Four Thirds System standard. When mounted on an Olympus PEN camera, the lens is stabilized thanks to the camera's in-body Image Stabilization system and offer effective shake compensation at all focal lengths.

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    100 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, size and weight of the camera lens. For example, they say it's a great lens suited to many uses, it produces great images with good clarity and color. They appreciate the light weight and the fact that it'll fit in nicely with other Micro Four Thirds cameras. Opinions are mixed on the value.

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    21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is an excellent lens, suited to many uses, and produces excellent results. Some say that the lens is not fast or low light, and that it works well for wide photos. However, some customers also mention that the construction is very good and the size is perfect.

    "...Both are lightweight, and both are great lenses. Yes, the Panasonic wins on the aperture, being constant...." Read more

    "...Image clarity and color are very good and the field of view range is excellent for wide angle work...." Read more

    "Quick Summary:* Great, compact wide angle lens for Micro Four Thirds* Extends when zoomed* Works fine with Panasonic models*..." Read more

    "...It is expensive, but it is also good. Wide angle lenses tend to be more expensive than other focal lengths and this one is no exception...." Read more

    20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the compact size of the lens. They say it fits in nicely with other micro four thirds cameras. Customers also say it's a great, compact wide angle lens in a tiny package.

    "...It's just a pleasure to use, from the light weight and compact size to the epic images, it does not disappoint...." Read more

    "Quick Summary:* Great, compact wide angle lens for Micro Four Thirds* Extends when zoomed* Works fine with Panasonic models*..." Read more

    "...I like the size, the weight, the focal range, the ability of the barrel to retract into the housing for carrying, and the fact that it accepts..." Read more

    "...It is stunningly small, not to pile on but it is something to remember because it takes BIG images...." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces great images, has very good clarity, and color. The lens is an excellent choice for landscape photography, with terrific color rendition and contrast. It provides a new perspective for landscape and architecture photography, and is a great product for real estate photography.

    "...a pleasure to use, from the light weight and compact size to the epic images, it does not disappoint...." Read more

    "...Image clarity and color are very good and the field of view range is excellent for wide angle work...." Read more

    "...liked photos when I show friends and families and it's perfect for landscape or architecture...." Read more

    "...But most notably both lenses produced fabulous images, rich and deep in color, crisp and worth taking time to really study, rather than glance..." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers like the weight of the lens. They say it is small and light weight, making it handy for travel. They also say the lens performs very well and is easy to pack.

    "...It's just a pleasure to use, from the light weight and compact size to the epic images, it does not disappoint...." Read more

    "...By that, I mean it is lightweight, small, and compact...." Read more

    "...I like the size, the weight, the focal range, the ability of the barrel to retract into the housing for carrying, and the fact that it accepts..." Read more

    "...It is considerably lighter, too. That means that the whole package is really light and fun to use...." Read more

    11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

    Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say it focuses fast and has no problem with sharpness. Some mention that the lens has good center sharpness, but has bad edge sharpness

    "...It's also surprisingly sharp in the center even at f4. By 5.6 it sharpens up a bit, and softer corners definitely get better...." Read more

    "...notably both lenses produced fabulous images, rich and deep in color, crisp and worth taking time to really study, rather than glance at...." Read more

    "Other than that it's an amazingly good lens in terms of sharpness.It is also incredibly small for such a focal length...." Read more

    "...For the street, don't overlook this marvel. No problem with sharpness...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers like the wide angle of the lens. They say it's a very decent wide angle lens with very little distortion at 9mm. Customers also say it is a great entry level wide angle and amazing in both tight and wide open spaces.

    "...Wow, this lens is wide, sharp and compact enough for me to remain mostly un-noticed by passers-by while shooting street pictures, it's great...." Read more

    "...It a very decent wide angle lens with very little distortion at 9mm...." Read more

    "This is a great lens! I love the wide angle perspective for landscape shots and photos in confined areas...." Read more

    "Great entry level wide angle lens and easy to carry on hikes." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the focal range of the camera lens. They mention that the close focusing distance is better than expected, the manual focus is good for close-ups, and the autofocus worked nicely. They also appreciate the amazing clarity at the widest aperture.

    "...Close focusing distance is better than I expected (of course I didn't expect much), with macro abilities coming in at relatively weak, but..." Read more

    "...I like the size, the weight, the focal range, the ability of the barrel to retract into the housing for carrying, and the fact that it accepts..." Read more

    "...Autofocusing worked nicely...." Read more

    "...Autofocus is fast and accurate even in low light. Manual focus is good for close-ups...." Read more

    9 customers mention4 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention it has a great price, while others say it's a bit expensive.

    "...It is expensive, but it is also good. Wide angle lenses tend to be more expensive than other focal lengths and this one is no exception...." Read more

    "...So these things, the size, and the cheaper price, lead me to recommend the Oly over the Pana...." Read more

    "...The only other thing to note is that this lens is a bit pricey. It's normally 70% of the price of the Panasonic 7 - 14 mm F4 lens...." Read more

    "...Overall, I was really happy with the lens and think the price is competitive for such a quality and unique lens...." Read more

    Great lens!
    5 Stars
    Great lens!
    Having used this lens for a couple weeks now, I can now safely say that it's great. If I could I would give just about every good product 4.5 stars, because nothing's perfect, and neither is this lens. But I feel fine bumping it up to 5. At 9mm the lens shows considerable distortion, even for being corrected. If the in-camera correction were absent, it would be verging on obscene. But this is a wide-angle lens (though to be fair, it's not really THAT wide), so I personally expect a fair amount of distortion. It's also surprisingly sharp in the center even at f4. By 5.6 it sharpens up a bit, and softer corners definitely get better. But it doesn't sharpen up much past 5.6, and starts to lose it pretty early, around f11 or a little earlier. At 18mm, the lens is not as sharp in the center, but the lens is pretty much distortion-free. So you get essentially a 36mm 5.6 at tele with no distortion, which is a pretty good focal length, even though the aperture at that length isn't great. Close focusing distance is better than I expected (of course I didn't expect much), with macro abilities coming in at relatively weak, but certainly not terrible.Chromatic aberration? I use the E-PL2, so yes, it's there, and it could probably be better dealt with. But for me it's really not that much of an issue.The price could always be lower, but to be honest, it's not that bad for what it is. On the whole, well worth it!(Update 12.26.12)So believe it or not, I've now gone through selling all my mft gear, moving to Canon, then selling my Canon gear, moving to Nikon, then slowly adding back in MFT gear (basically because of the sensor in the OM-D). Recently I re-purchased the 7-14mm Panasonic, but was getting too many nasty purple flares (a well-documented issue with the OM-D, I was to find), so decided to go back to this little gem of a lens. I have not regretted one moment of it. Shot a wedding just recently, using both my Nikon D600 and my Oly E-M5, and hands down the best shots of the day were taken with the Oly + this lens. It's just a pleasure to use, from the light weight and compact size to the epic images, it does not disappoint. And since I use it now almost exclusively at 9mm (though the lens performs nicely throughout the range--see mention above), for me at this point the aperture is essentially fixed. One of my favorite lenses of all my gear (Nikon, Oly and Panasonic), highly recommended.(Update 11.27.13)I light of the fact that I've used both the Panasonic 7-14mm and this lens, both for extended periods, I thought I might add my two cents (though I know many others already have). The Panasonic is hands down the sharper animal. It is quite sharp for a zoom lens, in fact. In my opinion, the Oly just doesn't quite compare on this front. But, the Oly wins for size and the fact you can use filters (if that is important to you... I don't ever use them). The Panasonic is small, but the Oly is REALLY small. Both are lightweight, and both are great lenses. Yes, the Panasonic wins on the aperture, being constant. They are both excellent lenses, and I would recommend them both.However the 9mm wide on the Oly is a little easier to handle than the 7mm of the Pana. If you want super wide, there's no way you can beat the Pana. But the 9mm, to me, is a little more realistic of a focal length. Things around the edge of the frame don't look as unnaturally flat and odd on the Oly as they do on the Pana. The 9mm perspective just looks fantastic.So the extra 2mm (4mm equiv) to me ends up being unnecessary. It's fun, but I didn't end up utilizing it quite as much as I thought I would. So these things, the size, and the cheaper price, lead me to recommend the Oly over the Pana.But if you are looking for the widest you can get on m43, then there's really only one option (short of using adapters).
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2011
    Having used this lens for a couple weeks now, I can now safely say that it's great. If I could I would give just about every good product 4.5 stars, because nothing's perfect, and neither is this lens. But I feel fine bumping it up to 5. At 9mm the lens shows considerable distortion, even for being corrected. If the in-camera correction were absent, it would be verging on obscene. But this is a wide-angle lens (though to be fair, it's not really THAT wide), so I personally expect a fair amount of distortion. It's also surprisingly sharp in the center even at f4. By 5.6 it sharpens up a bit, and softer corners definitely get better. But it doesn't sharpen up much past 5.6, and starts to lose it pretty early, around f11 or a little earlier. At 18mm, the lens is not as sharp in the center, but the lens is pretty much distortion-free. So you get essentially a 36mm 5.6 at tele with no distortion, which is a pretty good focal length, even though the aperture at that length isn't great. Close focusing distance is better than I expected (of course I didn't expect much), with macro abilities coming in at relatively weak, but certainly not terrible.
    Chromatic aberration? I use the E-PL2, so yes, it's there, and it could probably be better dealt with. But for me it's really not that much of an issue.
    The price could always be lower, but to be honest, it's not that bad for what it is. On the whole, well worth it!

    (Update 12.26.12)

    So believe it or not, I've now gone through selling all my mft gear, moving to Canon, then selling my Canon gear, moving to Nikon, then slowly adding back in MFT gear (basically because of the sensor in the OM-D). Recently I re-purchased the 7-14mm Panasonic, but was getting too many nasty purple flares (a well-documented issue with the OM-D, I was to find), so decided to go back to this little gem of a lens. I have not regretted one moment of it. Shot a wedding just recently, using both my Nikon D600 and my Oly E-M5, and hands down the best shots of the day were taken with the Oly + this lens. It's just a pleasure to use, from the light weight and compact size to the epic images, it does not disappoint. And since I use it now almost exclusively at 9mm (though the lens performs nicely throughout the range--see mention above), for me at this point the aperture is essentially fixed. One of my favorite lenses of all my gear (Nikon, Oly and Panasonic), highly recommended.

    (Update 11.27.13)

    I light of the fact that I've used both the Panasonic 7-14mm and this lens, both for extended periods, I thought I might add my two cents (though I know many others already have). The Panasonic is hands down the sharper animal. It is quite sharp for a zoom lens, in fact. In my opinion, the Oly just doesn't quite compare on this front. But, the Oly wins for size and the fact you can use filters (if that is important to you... I don't ever use them). The Panasonic is small, but the Oly is REALLY small. Both are lightweight, and both are great lenses. Yes, the Panasonic wins on the aperture, being constant. They are both excellent lenses, and I would recommend them both.
    However the 9mm wide on the Oly is a little easier to handle than the 7mm of the Pana. If you want super wide, there's no way you can beat the Pana. But the 9mm, to me, is a little more realistic of a focal length. Things around the edge of the frame don't look as unnaturally flat and odd on the Oly as they do on the Pana. The 9mm perspective just looks fantastic.
    So the extra 2mm (4mm equiv) to me ends up being unnecessary. It's fun, but I didn't end up utilizing it quite as much as I thought I would. So these things, the size, and the cheaper price, lead me to recommend the Oly over the Pana.
    But if you are looking for the widest you can get on m43, then there's really only one option (short of using adapters).
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