OM System M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System · 9–18 mm · f/4–5.6 · Image Stabilization
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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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | OM System |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | II |
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 |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Micro Four Thirds |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. | Micro Four Thirds |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 155 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 56.2 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 49.5 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 52 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 9–18 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 4–5.6 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 100°–62° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 19.25 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 7020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 25 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 12 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |