This ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras provides an angle of view equivalent to a 14-28mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and sports a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras provides an angle of view equivalent to a 14-28mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and sports a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

Outstanding sharpness from maximum aperture; Relatively compact and lightweight; Robust build; Dust and splash proof; Quick access for manual focus; Good value; Excellent control of CA

Manual focus control easily nudged when changing lenses; Quite prone to flare

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO completes the Olympus trio of fast (f/2.8) professional quality lenses for serious enthusiasts and professional photographers. Adding an ultra-wide zoom range to the current M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm PRO and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm PRO lenses means...

Olympus's previous 9-18mm MFT lens wasn't really built for high-end use, but this new lens ranks with the best super-wide zooms from Nikon and Canon.

The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO is another great addition to Olympus' growing family of professional lenses, helping to form a fast, well-built, weather-proof system that delivers excellent image quality. Image quality is excellent.

From the Olympus ‘Pro' range of Micro Four Thirds lenses, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO goes wide both in viewing angle and aperture. Price: £1,000/$1,300 Hefty for a Micro Four Thirds lens, the 7-14mm measures 79x106mm and weighs in at 534g.

Andy Westlake assesses the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm 1:2.8 PRO, a fast wideangle zoom for Micro Four Thirds

While compact system cameras first appeared as portable options for photographers looking for decent image quality without the bulk and complexity of an SLR, recently they've moved more into the enthusiast and professional realm.

Olympus continues to push digital's optical envelope with the industry's widest non-fisheye lens for sub-full-frame DSLRs. A 14-28mm equivalent ($1,595, street), even by 35mm standards, this lens is extremely wide.

I have tested several wide angel lenses Sony Zeiss 16-35 Canon EF 16-35 II Canon EF 17-40 and among these, the Zuiko is the best lens, followed by the Zeiss. Canon has really no wide angle that has usable corners nor an acceptable sharpness wide open.

Wide; excellent IQ; almsot without disortion

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