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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

Focal length
9–18 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
155 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
49.5 mm

At a Glance

This wide-angle zoom covers 9-18 mm on Micro Four Thirds, equivalent to 18-36 mm, from ultra-wide to moderate wide angle. At 155 g it is compact and collapsible. The aperture ranges from f/4 to f/5.6 and the closest focus distance is 25 cm. It suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
9 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
8
Weight
155 g (0.34 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)
Diameter
56.5 mm (2.22 in)
Released
April 2010

Manufacturer data: learnandsupport.getolympus.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 fit?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6OM System 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 IIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 ProPanasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH
Focal length9-18 mm9-18 mm8-25 mm7-14 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4f/4
Weight155 g154 g411 g300 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm72 mm–
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm23 cm25 cm
Length49.5 mm49 mm88.5 mm83.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6: FAQ

Does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 have autofocus?

Yes, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 has autofocus.

Does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 weigh?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 weighs 155 g. It is 49.5 mm long with a diameter of 56.5 mm.

What filter size does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 use?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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