Olympus Zuiko
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
17mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:9.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 42 mm vs 17 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Reasons to consider the Olympus 17mm f/2.8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 17mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Olympus 17mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:42 mm
17mm f/2.8:17 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Wide angle lens

$299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$319
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

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