17mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3

Your BEST everyday prime lens.

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is perfect for street, travel and everyday photography. Weighted 6oz (172g) only, this remarkably light, compact and agile lens serves as an exceptional complement to MFT cameras. It is a great tool that should be in every photographers’ kit bag. The wide angle of view (65°) pair with the large f/1.8 aperture can easily handle different lighting conditions. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a traditional Sunstar rendering in out-of-focus highlights. It has a minimum focus distance of 15cm and a 46mm filter thread.

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Description

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is perfect for street, travel and everyday photography. Weighted 6oz (172g) only, this remarkably light, compact and agile lens serves as an exceptional complement to MFT cameras. It is a great tool that should be in every photographers’ kit bag. The wide angle of view (65°) pair with the large f/1.8 aperture can easily handle different lighting conditions. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups, and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a traditional sunstar rendering in out-of-focus highlights.


SPECIFICATION

Focal Length 17mm
Max. Aperture f/1.8
Angle of View 65°
Format Compatibility MFT
Lens Structure 9 elements in 7 groups
Aperture Blades 7
Min. Focusing Distance 15 cm
Max. Magnification 1:5 (0.2x)
Focus Mode Manual Focus
Filter Thread 46mm
Dimensions Φ55mm×51mm
Weight 172g
Mounts M4/3

The 17mm gives the equivalent to a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. Optimized for M43 system, the resulting images deliver stunning details and contrast across the entire frame, even at a wide-open aperture. The vibrant color rendering results in high saturation, leaving the photograph impressively pleasing straight out from the camera.

© Richard Wong

© Richard Wong

© Richard Wong

© Udom Sathanurukkul


© Udom Sathanurukkul


© Udom Sathanurukkul

© Jimmy Chan

An ultra-fast f/1.8 maximum aperture not only creates smooth bokeh with its rounded 7- blade diaphragm, but also offers great low-light performance. Despite the fast aperture, sharp, high-contrast images of distant subjects can be captured at any apertures. It is an Ideal lens for portraits, landscapes, travel and all-purpose imaging.

© Richard Wong

© Jimmy Chan


© Udom Sathanurukkul


© Udom Sathanurukkul


© Udom Sathanurukkul

Weighted 172g only, this remarkably light, compact and agile lens serves as an exceptional complement to MFT cameras. It is a great tool for still-life shots, street and travel photography.

© Richard Wong

© Jimmy Chan

© Richard Wong

© Richard Wong

This lens has a 5.9”(15cm) minimum focusing distance that greatly benefits working with close-up subjects in detail. Photographer can make use of the “Mini-macro” feature to capture macro shots with shallow depth of field, creating smooth out-of-focus blurring and good subject separation from the background.


© Micael Widell

© Jimmy Chan

© Jimmy Chan

Attributed to the compact and light body, the 17mm f/1.8 lens is a portable and on-the- go option of videographers, both handheld and on gimbals. The high-performance optical design incorporate one Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element that delivers high- definition images with minimum ghosting and flare, broadening your shooting potential in challenging situations.

© James Tonkin (HANGMAN)

© Steve Chan (DSI Pictures)

On top of traditional M43 cameras, this lens is also drone-friendly. It is compatible on DJI X5 camera, making it an alternative lens for aerial photography and videography. The front element has adopted premium FEC (Frog Eye Coating) to repel water droplets and pollutants from sticking onto the lens, enhancing the lens’ durability in frequent outdoor shooting.

© Macgver Liu

© Macgver Liu

© ShenZhe


TESTIMONIALS

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 (Micro Four Thirds) Review – Richard Wong

Travel Photo Vlog – Queenstown & Glenorchy, New Zealand – Richard Wong

NEW Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT x Olympus PEN-F = Ultimate Street Photography Combo ? – RED35 Review

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 Review – $150 Budget Lens for MFT – Micael Widell

 

Review: Laowa 17mm f1.8 Lens with Micro-Four-Thirds Mount | By: Mark C Hughes