Compact, Ultra-Wide Zoom. The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II’s 18-36mm full-frame equivalent focal-length range and compact build make it great for landscape, travel, and architectural photography. The variable f/4-5.6 aperture isn’t great for shooting in low light, though, so you’ll probably want to stick with outdoor lighting conditions for best results.

Advanced Optical Design. This lens’s eight-group/twelve-element optical construction includes an Extra-Low Dispersion element, which helps keep your images clear and color-accurate while controlling chromatic aberrations and reducing color fringing.

Built-In Autofocus System. The Movie and Still Compatible autofocus system offers fast, smooth, and nearly silent performance, making it ideal for video and still applications. You get a 9.8-inch minimum focusing distance and a 0.1x maximum magnification, which lets you work with close-up subjects.