Street-ready. Travel-light. Beautiful in any light.
A classic 35mm-equivalent field of view in a tiny, weather-sealed package, the 17mm f/1.8 II turns everyday scenes into photographs you’ll want to keep. Slip it on your OM SYSTEM or Micro Four Thirds body and wander—cafés, city blocks, rainy sidewalks, golden-hour trails. It focuses quietly and quickly, draws clean detail with gentle falloff, and disappears in your bag until the moment you need it.
Why you’ll love it (facts, translated into benefits):
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Natural, tell-the-story view: 17mm on Micro Four Thirds (≈34mm full-frame) gives you that “just right” perspective for street, travel, family, and documentary work.
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Low-light confidence: Bright f/1.8 aperture keeps ISO down and backgrounds soft for subject-first images day or night.
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Real-world durability: IPX1 weather-sealed design is built for drizzle, dust, and unpredictable days.
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Tiny but mighty: Just 112 g and 37.6 mm long—balances beautifully on compact bodies and never weighs you down.
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Quiet, fast AF: MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) autofocus is swift and near-silent—great for both stills and video.
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Clean, contrasty glass: ZERO coating helps tame flare/ghosting for crisp color and clarity in challenging light.
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Get close for details: 0.25 m minimum focus and 0.08× magnification for context + detail storytelling.
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Smooth blur: 7-blade circular diaphragm renders pleasing, rounded highlights.
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Practical and ready: Uses common 46 mm filters and includes a lens hood in the box.
Ideal for: Photographers who want a pocketable, weather-sealed everyday prime that’s fast enough for night streets, discreet enough for candid moments, and versatile enough for everything in between.
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
Description
Description
Street-ready. Travel-light. Beautiful in any light.
A classic 35mm-equivalent field of view in a tiny, weather-sealed package, the 17mm f/1.8 II turns everyday scenes into photographs you’ll want to keep. Slip it on your OM SYSTEM or Micro Four Thirds body and wander—cafés, city blocks, rainy sidewalks, golden-hour trails. It focuses quietly and quickly, draws clean detail with gentle falloff, and disappears in your bag until the moment you need it.
Why you’ll love it (facts, translated into benefits):
-
Natural, tell-the-story view: 17mm on Micro Four Thirds (≈34mm full-frame) gives you that “just right” perspective for street, travel, family, and documentary work.
-
Low-light confidence: Bright f/1.8 aperture keeps ISO down and backgrounds soft for subject-first images day or night.
-
Real-world durability: IPX1 weather-sealed design is built for drizzle, dust, and unpredictable days.
-
Tiny but mighty: Just 112 g and 37.6 mm long—balances beautifully on compact bodies and never weighs you down.
-
Quiet, fast AF: MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) autofocus is swift and near-silent—great for both stills and video.
-
Clean, contrasty glass: ZERO coating helps tame flare/ghosting for crisp color and clarity in challenging light.
-
Get close for details: 0.25 m minimum focus and 0.08× magnification for context + detail storytelling.
-
Smooth blur: 7-blade circular diaphragm renders pleasing, rounded highlights.
-
Practical and ready: Uses common 46 mm filters and includes a lens hood in the box.
Ideal for: Photographers who want a pocketable, weather-sealed everyday prime that’s fast enough for night streets, discreet enough for candid moments, and versatile enough for everything in between.
Shipping
Shipping
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Looking Glass Advantage
Looking Glass Advantage
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.