Olympus Zuiko 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED

$499
18-180 mm
autofocus 10x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36 users at B&H Photo Video

"One of the major benefits to the lens is that we have no need to switch cameras, or lens because it comes in to 18mm but zooms out to 180mm."

"The lens is much better than the stock lens. It gives great depth of field when on the end of the lens and has a nice reach."

"Decent picture quality for the price, on the other hand, quite slow focus for a lens at this price. Would be ok to use on a back up camera."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Olympus PEN E-PL5, Panasonic DMC-GH3 and Olympus PEN E-PM2.

horizontal angle of view
51.3 - 5.5°
37.5-374.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Telephoto lens
	180 mm

	Huge zoom range
	10x

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds wildlife lenses

	Very light
	440 g

	Quite short
	78 mm

	Inexpensive
	$499.00

	Great wide angle lens
	18 mm

Cons

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds wildlife lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	180 mm

	Low max f/stop
	f/6.3

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	180 mm
	Zoom range	10x	unique
	Magnification	1:4.3 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/6.3	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Four Thirds
	Length	78 mm
	Diameter	85 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	440 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	53.1°
	Telephoto horizontal	5.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	41.1°
	Telephoto vertical	4.3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	64°
	Telephoto diagonal	7.2°	above average

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Olympus Zuiko 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds wildlife lenses

Cons

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

The Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED vs other Four Thirds wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus Zuiko 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED lens?

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