Olympus wowed us last year with its first f/1.2 prime lens, a standard-angle 25mm prime with excellent build quality and optics. Now photographers who crave a wider angle can benefit from the same bright aperture, build quality, and top-end imaging with the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 17mm f1.2 PRO ($1,199). Like its 25mm and 45mm siblings it is sturdily built, with a metal barrel, manual focus clutch, and weather sealing, and like them it earns our Editors' Choice. It's the lens to get if you're a fan of a moderately wide angle of view and crave the depth of field control offered by an extremely wide aperture. If your budget is tighter, or you put more of a value on a compact, lightweight design, don't forget about the M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f1.8, which is a strong performer in its own right. Design Olympus set the design motif for the f1.2 PRO series with its first release, the 25mm f1.2. The 17mm is about the same size, coming in at 3.4 by 2.7 inches (HD) and 13.8 ounces, with support ...

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 Pro delivers top-end image quality and a bright aperture for the Micro Four Thirds system, but is a bit too big for smaller cameras.

Bright maximum aperture; Very sharp; No distortion; Strong close focus capability; All-weather build; Manual focus clutch

Moderate corner dimness at f/1.2; No optical stabilization; Doesn't pair well with smaller bodies; Pricey

In terms of image quality, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO is capable of delivering some truly outstanding results. Traditionally, prime lenses can often be a little lacklustre at their widest apertures, but with this lens, you get exceptional sharpness throughout the range - it’s...

I think our test showed clearly that the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25 mm f/1.2 PRO is a lens which guarantees you even performance across the frame, not resolution records. It’s a feature its rivals failed to deliver.

weaker lateral chromatic aberration correction than that of rivals,, noticeable spherical aberration,, too high astigmatism,, problems with performance against bright light.

This is a premium lens that yields exquisite results. It may have a premium price, as well, but fortunately, it's worth every penny, providing optical performance worthy of the price tag. Generally, you know if you need a lens with this huge aperture size, and it's not for the faint of heart.

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some