Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm T1.9 Cine vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 II
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | MFT |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.15 m | 0.25 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.2x | 0.08x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 175 g | 112 g |
| Length | 56 mm | 57.6 mm |
| Diameter | 53 mm | 37.6 mm |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 46 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2021 | 2025 |
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Comparing Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm T1.9 Cine (17 mm, f/1.9) and OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 II (17 mm, f/1.8).
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 II is the lightest at 112 g, Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm T1.9 Cine weighs 175 g.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8 II offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm T1.9 Cine can focus closest at 0.15 m minimum focus distance.
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