OM System

OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II

The classic 34mm-equivalent street prime, refreshed with IPX1 sealing and a fluorine coating while keeping the snapshot-focus clutch with its distance scale. At 112 g it turns an OM-5 or PEN into a pocketable street camera; the optics are unchanged, so expect the same pleasant rendering and slightly soft corners wide open.

Starting from
£479 new
Used from £435 (Wex Photo Video)
Available at 3 retailers
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RetailerPrice
Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£479
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£435
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Core
Released
2025
Lens Type
Wide prime
Focal Length
17mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
46mm
Dimensions
57.5mm diameter × 37.6mm length
Weight
112g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
MSC stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.2
Street
8.4
Travel
7.2
Wedding & Events
6.2
Vlogging & Video
5.8
Filmmaking
5.5
Documentary
6.3
Landscape
6.5
Casual
7.3
Food
3.8
Architecture
5.4
Astrophotography
5.8
Underwater
5.0
✅ Great For
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Street 8.4 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money.
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Casual 7.3 Strong on portability, value for money and focal length.
✈️
Travel 7.2 Strong on portability, weather sealing and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 3.8 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II