Nice, handy, and very mobile little lens, Oly's first offering in m43. Overshadowed by the Pany 20mm, it has nevertheless held its own and delivers equally great results. The only big con is that it's useless for video (very noisy).

Performance isn't in line with expectations of what a prime can deliver

The Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 is a lovely little lens but unfortunately it does disappoint regarding its optical capabilities. You expect a top notch performance from a prime lens but the Zuiko isn't perfectly sharp neither at max.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the compact Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Very good sharpness overall; Good build quality; Lightweight; Compact; Reasonably priced

High levels of barrel distortion; High levels of CA

Pancake lenses are designed to offer a much slimmer profile than a regular lens, with just a small compromise in maximum aperture. This 17mm f2.8, then is a classic example, and the 2x focal factor of the Micro Four Thirds format means that it's equivalent to a 34mm, which is pretty much a standard...

I absolutely love this lens. I am a beginner when it comes to photography but this has been such a versatile purchase. It's amazing for casual shooting and the quality is amazing it almost all types of light.

This is a good lens that completes a wonderful physically small camera that takes very good photos. If small size is a premium for your everyday use, this is a good purchase.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Slow Focus

This lens is all about the size. It's small, and on my E-P1 I love it. I now take my camera with me everywhere, and it even fit in my jacket. (That's not the case with my other camera with its L-lenses.

Good lens. light perfect lense for my epl-2. good for portraits and landscapes.

Turns my Olympus into an excellent portable for everyday photography