[ Lens ] Olympus Announces the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8

[alamak]

Seems like out in TW liao

(補上實拍)【西西分享】頭香開箱---OLYMPUS 17mm F1.8大光圈定焦鏡 (第1頁) - Olympus單眼相機 - Mobile01

 

[milez]

If this is the lens with final released firmware, perhaps they have sharpened it. The image taken from the link by alamak above looks really sharp.

 

[wonglp]

If this is the lens with final released firmware, perhaps they have sharpened it. The image taken from the link by alamak above looks really sharp.

I am not sure it's really sharp / sharper than the one I tested which was v0.8 pre production (which gets very sharp & detail at F3.5/4), was looking at full sized flickr ones, maybe I am demanding haha, perhaps I will wait for more samples from the shooter and crops. Though I did find robin wong's review copy to be much sharper (those at 1.8 especially). His is "initial production" as stated on his blog. But yes, the final copy might just be a better one, at least I hope so

 

[milez]

I am not sure it's really sharp / sharper than the one I tested which was v0.8 pre production (which gets very sharp & detail at F3.5/4), was looking at full sized flickr ones, maybe I am demanding haha, perhaps I will wait for more samples from the shooter and crops. Though I did find robin wong's review copy to be much sharper (those at 1.8 especially). His is "initial production" as stated on his blog. But yes, the final copy might just be a better one, at least I hope so

I certainly hope so.... i was hoping i can get the lens before Christmas,.. but looks like no such luck.

 

[alamak]

another user review

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8 Review: Street Photography ‹ Eye 5

 

[snip3r]

Taking street mostly.

Been using the 20mm for quite some time.

Thought of changing to the 17mm or the 25mm, what do you guys think? The AF is faster than the 20mm?
Should I still keep the 20mm because of the form factor?

Thanks.

 

[wonglp]

Taking street mostly.

Been using the 20mm for quite some time.

Thought of changing to the 17mm or the 25mm, what do you guys think? The AF is faster than the 20mm?
Should I still keep the 20mm because of the form factor?

Thanks.

Depends which focal length you like for streets. 17 is faster to AF than 20. Size is in between 25 & 20. Personally for streets this or the 15/8 lens cap would be my preference.

 

[milez]

Depends which focal length you like for streets. 17 is faster to AF than 20. Size is in between 25 & 20. Personally for streets this or the 15/8 lens cap would be my preference.

Do you know when it will be availble in Singapore? I cant seem to find it in the stores yet. Badly want it before Christmas.

 

[snip3r]

Depends which focal length you like for streets. 17 is faster to AF than 20. Size is in between 25 & 20. Personally for streets this or the 15/8 lens cap would be my preference.

Faster than 25 also? The size is it the same as the 12mm f2.0?

 

[hyperFocal]

Pls check out the review by bro Wonglp. There is a side-by-side pic of the 17mm f1.8 and 12mm f2. I would say, it's slightly shorter and more stout.

Faster than 25 also? The size is it the same as the 12mm f2.0?

 

[wonglp]

Do you know when it will be availble in Singapore? I cant seem to find it in the stores yet. Badly want it before Christmas.

Sorry sir, I have no idea about this. Though if amazon is shipping only on 20th dec, hardly singapore would be same as with previous recent launches...epl5/15mmf8/75mm etc

Faster than 25 also? The size is it the same as the 12mm f2.0?

The review of 17/1.8 is here

And the comparison pic:

Pls check out the review by bro Wonglp. There is a side-by-side pic of the 17mm f1.8 and 12mm f2. I would say, it's slightly shorter and more stout.

Thanks bro!

 

[Randius]

It should be available around end of this week

So milez bro, there is still hope in getting it before Christmas and the estimated pricing may be lower than 700. Already asked one of the stores to reserve one set liao

 

[wonglp]

It should be available around end of this week

So milez bro, there is still hope in getting it before Christmas and the estimated pricing may be lower than 700. Already asked one of the stores to reserve one set liao

Hohoho, looks like Santa came early. thanks for update: ) post some shots when you get pls!

 

[greenpost]

Hohoho, looks like Santa came early. thanks for update: ) post some shots when you get pls!

Not sure if the actual unit would be sharper ? But suspect would be soft in reviews...probably advantage is able to be faster for night compared to the f2.8...With prices of 25mm dropping overseas, this 17mm might be in the same price range...

 

[wonglp]

Seems like the lens is available across the borders! 1799RM rrp. Thats about $720. Street price perhaps 10% lesser?

EDIT: Just saw on ms color FB and called them, stocks not in and will be limited, but have price liao. surprisingly good

 

[tsaieh]

Price how much ahh??
can PM me??

Seems like the lens is available across the borders! 1799RM rrp. Thats about $720. Street price perhaps 10% lesser?

EDIT: Just saw on ms color FB and called them, stocks not in and will be limited, but have price liao. surprisingly good

 

[wonglp]

Price how much ahh??
can PM me??

$630. best to call them, dunno how their pre-order works, and others to compare.

 

[maldito]

$630. best to call them, dunno how their pre-order works, and others to compare.

Stocks are coming tomorrow

 

[ahhui90]

i just asked the same shop that i bought my e-pl5 from. they quoted me quite a good price. under 600sgd. will be buying next year before my japan trip
maybe i can organise a group purchase again like i did for e-pl5 haha

 

[maldito]

i just asked the same shop that i bought my e-pl5 from. they quoted me quite a good price. under 600sgd. will be buying next year before my japan trip
maybe i can organise a group purchase again like i did for e-pl5 haha

which shop is that?