OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens

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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens

Name: OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens
Brand: OM System
SKU: 4545350056001
Price: 599.0 GBP
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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens

Micro Four Thirds System | f/4-5.6
18-36mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
Movie & Still Compatible AF System
Compact & Lightweight

A typical super-wide-angle lens tends to be big, heavy, and expensive, making it difficult for most camera users to take advantage of them. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II promises to change all this. With its ultra compact and lightweight design and the outstanding portability, thanks to the DSA (Dual Super Aspherical) lens, available only with the Four Thirds System, this lens will make super-wide-angle photography friendlier and more affordable. Despite its compact size — it’s just 49.5mm long and weighs a mere 155 grams — this lens boasts a long focusing range equivalent to 18-36 mm on a 35-mm camera lens.

Zoom Alternative
This lens is a great alternative to previous Ultra wide-angle zoom lens designs that have traditionally been very heavy…and very expensive.

Flexibility
The combination of two Dual Sided Aspherical, lenses, and aspherical, ED and HR glass helps minimize distortion and aberration.

Special Lens Hood
If you’re expecting to be doing a lot of outdoor shooting in bright conditions, the hood will really help prevent strong side or stray light from causing unwanted ghosting aberration.

Movie & Still Compatible
(MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance

ED lens
One ED lens element suppresses colour fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater clarity and colour accuracy.


Focal Length Range	9-18mm
35mm Equivalent	18-36mm
Angle of View	100° (wide) - 62° (tele)
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.25m
Maximum Aperture	f/4.0 (wide) - f/5.6 (tele)
Filter Maximum Aperture	4
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Maximum Image Magnification	0.1x
Diaphragm	7 blade circular
Lens Function Button [L-Fn]	No
Lens Sync IS	No
Lens Coating	No
Filter Diameter	52mm
Dimensions	56.5mm x 49.5mm
Weight	155
Type	Zoom Lens

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.