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2022-10-19T14:04:48
Overall, this is a very good lens and is a good value. I use this on a Lumix GX9 and the image quality is excellent. The focus ring is well damped and easy to use. The aperture ring , though, is a little loose and non linear. Its position at the front of the lens makes it easy to move when focusing. In general, I am happy with the lens. On an MFT sensor it gives a field of view equivalent to 35mm on a full frame sensor. It makes for a good general purpose "walking around" lens.
Thomas S.
2021-03-24T10:27:29
This lens is a really simple way to get creative with your micro 4/3 camera. Using this with an Olympus OM-D, instantly happy with the brightness and unique perspective compared to my other straight prime lenses. I have not taken it off the camera yet. The build is very solid, and importantly unlike other value lenses, this one has a very distinct click for aperture settings. Focus is what you would expect for a manual, tight but it's brand new and should break in as I use it more. Recommended.
Jesse M.
2020-06-19T06:08:26
Lens performs as described. Very good build quality. For the hands on photographer this is a great lens. Because of manual focus grab shots are delayed. Very good value for me.
PAUL G.
2020-02-20T03:00:04
Quality build, sharp image...works as advertised
Clifford C.
7
Micro Four Thirds
1:5 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.2x Magnification
Micro Four Thirds
17mm (35mm Equivalent: 34mm)
Manual Focus
Maximum: f/1.8
Minimum: f/22
Ultra-Wide Angle
Base
Olympus E-PL8, Panasonic DMC-GM5, Panasonic DMC-GF7, Panasonic DMC-GF5, Panasonic DMC-G7 Refurbished, Olympus E-M10, Olympus E-PL7, Panasonic DC-GX850 Refurbished, Panasonic DMC-GF6, Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, Olympus E-M5, Panasonic DMC-G7, Olympus E-M10 Mark II, Panasonic DMC-GH3, Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, Olympus OMD E-M1, Panasonic DMC-GF2, Panasonic DC-GX850, Olympus E-P5, Olympus PEN E-PL9, Panasonic DMC-GX7, Olympus PEN E-PL9 Open Box, Panasonic DMC-GF7KK, Panasonic DC-GH5s - Refurbished, P
Venus Laowa
Bokeh Effect
46mm
5.91" / 15cm
46 mm (Front)
No
65 Degree
6.06 oz (172g)
2.17 x 2.01" (55 x 51mm)
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Sharp as a tack
By Clifford C.
Quality build, sharp image...works as advertised
Must have for creative hobbyists and family photos
By Jesse M.
This lens is a really simple way to get creative with your micro 4/3 camera. Using this with an Olympus OM-D, instantly happy with the brightness and unique perspective compared to my other straight prime lenses. I have not taken it off the camera yet. The build is very solid, and importantly unlike other value lenses, this one has a very distinct click for aperture settings. Focus is what you would expect for a manual, tight but it's brand new and should break in as I use it more. Recommended.

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is perfect for street, travel and everyday photography. Weighted 6oz (172g) only, this remarkably light, compact and agile lens serves as an exceptional complement to MFT cameras. It is a great tool that should be in every photographers’ kit bag. The wide angle of view(65°) pair with the large f/1.8 aperture can easily handle different lighting conditions.

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The 17mm gives the equivalent to a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. Optimized for M43 system, the resulting images deliver stunning details and contrast across the entire frame, even at a wide-open aperture. The vibrant color rendering results in high saturation, leaving the photograph impressively pleasing straight out from the camera.

An ultra-fast f/1.8 maximum aperture not only creates smooth bokeh with its rounded 7- blade diaphragm, but also offers great low-light performance. Despite the fast aperture, sharp, high-contrast images of distant subjects can be captured at any apertures. It is an Ideal lens for portraits, landscapes, travel and all-purpose imaging.


This lens has a 5.9”(15cm) minimum focusing distance that greatly benefits working with close-up subjects in detail. Photographer can make use of the “Mini-macro” feature to capture macro shots with shallow depth of field, creating smooth out-of-focus blurring and good subject separation from the background.
