Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO Wide-Angle Prime Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO is a high-performance, wide-angle prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. It offers a classic, versatile focal length equivalent to 34mm in 35mm format, making it perfect for street photography, environmental portraits, and general shooting while traveling in Japan.

This PRO series lens is defined by its incredibly large, fast maximum aperture of F1.2, which delivers stunning, creamy bokeh combined with high corner-to-corner resolution. It is designed to the highest professional standards, featuring a dust-proof and drip-proof construction, silent High-speed AF, and superior optical coatings, all packed into a portable body weighing just 390g.

Quick Highlights:

• Extremely fast, large maximum aperture of F1.2.
• Classic, versatile focal length equivalent to 34mm.
• Combines beautiful, smooth bokeh with extremely high resolution.
• Professional dust-proof and drip-proof construction.
• Uses Z Coating Nano to minimize ghosting and flare.
• Fast and quiet MSC autofocus (mass: 390g).

Product Details / Description:

Renting the 17mm F1.2 PRO is ideal if you prioritize shooting in low light (such as indoors or at night) and desire exceptional depth-of-field control to separate your subject sharply from the background. Its 34mm equivalent field of view provides a natural perspective, making it a perfect storytelling lens for your Japanese journey.

About the Product

The optical design comprises 15 elements in 11 groups, utilizing a complex array of specialized glass, including one Super ED, three ED, one ED-DSA (Dual Super Aspherical), one EDA (Extra-low Dispersion Aspherical), one Super HR, and one Aspherical lens. This extensive and advanced optical formula is key to achieving both extreme sharpness and the beautifully feathered bokeh quality Olympus designed this lens for. The lens also features Z Coating Nano to eliminate reflections and internal flare, ensuring high clarity and contrast even in difficult lighting conditions.

The lens uses the MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism, providing extremely fast, high-precision, and silent autofocus, essential for discreet street photography and video work. Furthermore, the F1.2 aperture allows for superior performance in low-light environments, and the lens has a very close minimum focusing distance of 0.2m (20cm), yielding a maximum magnification equivalent to 0.3x, allowing for close-up shots that emphasize foreground detail against a blurred background.

Key Features

• Maximum aperture of F1.2 for unparalleled low-light performance.
• Excellent resolution even wide open.
• Pro-grade weather sealing for rugged use.
• Silent and fast MSC AF.
• Close minimum focusing distance for creative perspectives.

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F1.2 PRO Lens
• Protective UV Filter (Pre-installed)
• Lens Hood
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Soft Case/Pouch

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Street and documentary photography (34mm equivalent perspective).
• Environmental and full-body portraiture with striking subject separation.
• Low-light shooting, including night cityscapes and indoor scenes.
• Creative close-up shots utilizing the shallow depth of field.
• Shooting in light rain, mist, or dusty conditions (weather-sealed).

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support readily available.
• Accept international credit cards for easy booking.
• No requirement for a Japanese phone number for contact.
• Offer convenient delivery directly to your hotel or Airbnb.
• Easy and stress-free return process tailored for travelers.

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

How does the F1.2 aperture impact my photography?

An F1.2 aperture allows a massive amount of light in, enabling much faster shutter speeds in low light compared to F1.8 or F2.8 lenses. Crucially, it creates an extremely shallow depth of field, producing significant background blur (bokeh) that beautifully isolates the subject.

What does “34mm equivalent” mean for composition?

The 34mm equivalent focal length is slightly wider than the standard 50mm, offering a view very close to how the human eye perceives a scene. It is wide enough to capture a subject within its environment without the distortion associated with ultra-wide lenses.

Is this lens suitable for landscape photography?

While it can be used for landscape, its primary strength is low-light and portraiture. For landscapes, you would typically stop the lens down to F5.6 or F8 for maximum depth of field, negating the F1.2 benefit. However, the high resolution and weather-sealing make it a viable, sharp option.

What is the benefit of the close minimum focusing distance?

With a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m, you can get very close to small subjects while still retaining the ability to throw the background completely out of focus with the F1.2 aperture, creating dramatic and detailed close-up images.

Does the F1.2 aperture affect sharpness?

Remarkably, Olympus engineered this PRO lens to maintain extremely high resolution even when shot wide open at F1.2. The complex optical formula is specifically designed to achieve this rare combination of speed, bokeh quality, and sharpness.