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A wide angle view of a city scape

Four Thirds Wide angle lenses for less than $500 that are 14mm or wider and have a f/4 or faster aperture

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

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

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

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Aperture	f/4			Zoom range	2x

	Min focal length	9 mm			Length	74 mm

	Auto focus	Yes			Weight	275 g

	Diameter	79 mm			Max focal length	18 mm

#2	Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-Thirds

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-Thirds

	Aperture	f/2.8			Zoom range	1x

	Min focal length	14 mm			Length	101 mm

	Auto focus	No			Weight	0.6 kg

	Diameter	87 mm			Max focal length	14 mm

#3	Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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

"It's very light (not aluminum like the 70s) but the depth of field is surprisingly minimal for a lens of this size" bhphotovideo.com

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Aperture	f/3.5			Zoom range	3x

	Min focal length	14 mm			Length	61 mm

	Auto focus	Yes			Weight	190 g

	Diameter	66 mm			Max focal length	42 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

#4	Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-Thirds

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-Thirds

	Aperture	f/2.8			Zoom range	1x

	Min focal length	14 mm			Length	101 mm

	Auto focus	No			Weight	0.6 kg

	Diameter	87 mm			Max focal length	14 mm

See 3 sample photos taken with the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-Thirds

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