Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO § 03 Head to head
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO vs TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
Olympus 17mm f/1.2 is 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture. TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 is 142 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO is a 17mm f/1.2 prime, and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 is a 17mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO 
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO better than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
Why is the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO?
- 142 g lighter (248 g vs 390 g)
- 29 mm shorter (58 mm vs 87 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (40.5 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 142 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 142 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has the edge: its f/1.2 aperture gathers more light than f/1.4.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has the edge: its f/1.2 aperture gathers more light than f/1.4.
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Specification
| Specification | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO | TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 ◆ | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Weight | 390 g (13.8 oz) | 248 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 68.2 mm (diameter) x 87 mm (length) | 54 x 58 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) | 0.2 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15x (0.3x 35mm equivalent) | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (circular) | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED-DSA, 3 ED, 1 EDA, 1 Super HR, and 1 aspherical element) | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 40.5 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
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Size
- A · Olympus
- B · TTartisan
- 87 × 68.2 mm
- 58 × 54 mm
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO is 29 mm longer and 142 g heavier than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO opens to f/1.2, against f/1.4 on the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4, 0.4 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 weighs 248 g, 142 g less than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO (390 g).
- Do the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 142 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 142 g lighter to carry.
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