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OM System M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
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OM System · 9-18 mm · f/4 · Micro Four Thirds mount · Micro Four Thirds

OM System M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II

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KEY FACTS
BrandOM System
Announcement dateJan 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight at 155g and 49.5mm length, ideal for travel and hiking
+Sharp optical quality throughout zoom range with well-controlled distortion
+Fast, silent, and precise autofocus suitable for both stills and video
+Premium glass coatings (ZERO) and aspherical elements minimize flare and aberration
+Versatile 18-36mm equivalent range ideal for landscapes, architecture, and travel photography
+Includes petal-shaped LH-55D lens hood, inverts for storage
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture (f/4.0-5.6) is relatively narrow for low-light photography
−No weather sealing or water resistance
−No optical image stabilization (relies on in-body stabilization)
−Slight loss of sharpness at telephoto end (18mm) compared to wide end

General

Brand
OM System
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jan 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II is a compact wide-angle zoom lens that excels in landscape, architecture, and travel photography. Optical quality is very good for such a small wide-angle zoom lens, with images sharp from corner to corner, even when shooting wide open at f/4-5.6. A major advantage is its compact size and light weight, which pairs perfectly with lightweight camera bodies. The aperture is relatively dark and variable, which in a lens with such a narrow focal range isn't ideal, though it still performs well in moderately dim environments.

Optics

Focal Length (35mm equivalent)
18-36mm
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Optical Design
12 elements in 8 groups
Special Elements
Dual Super Aspherical (DSA), aspherical, ED, HR glass
Angle of View
100° to 62°
Min focal length
9 mm
Max focal length
18 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
9-18 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
4
Max aperture zoom
5.6
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020

Autofocus

Focus Type
Autofocus (internal)
Maximum Magnification
0.1x

Build

Image Stabilization
No
Lens Coating
ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical)

Design features

Zoom Type
Retractable (extending)
Zoom Lock
Yes
Manual Focus Override
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Included Hood
LH-55D petal-shaped lens hood

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Micro Four Thirds
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
49.5 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
56.2 mm
Lens weight
155 g
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Micro Four Thirds

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No