Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

$599
9-18 mm
autofocus 2x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24 users at B&H Photo Video

"I found the lens solid in feel, easy to change, quick enough focussing"

" Great lens, no bubble effect at edges, and very nice for the price."

"There is one complaint: The focusing is somewhat slower in my E-30 comparing to 14-42 lens, not to mention 12-60 SWD and 50-200 SWD."

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
87.7 - 51.3°
18.5-37.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

Cons

The Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Poor macro
	1:8 (0.1x)

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	18 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Four Thirds wide angle lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	9 mm	above average
	Max focal length	18 mm	below average
	Zoom range	2x
	Magnification	1:8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

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

	Lens mount	Four Thirds
	Length	73 mm
	Diameter	80 mm
	Filter size	72 mm
	Weight	275 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	90°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	53.1°
	Wide vertical	73.7°	above average
	Telephoto vertical	41.1°
	Wide diagonal	102.7°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	64°	below average

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Shelpix

(4:38 PM, December 10, 2010)

This is my favorite everyday lens -- always on my camera because of its versatile ultra wide zoom

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Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

Cons

The Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Four Thirds lenses

The Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs other Four Thirds wide angle lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED lens?

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