A sleek redesign of its predecessor, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens (Micro Four Thirds)from OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens (Micro Four Thirds)is a compact, ultrawide-angle zoom perfect for travel, landscape, and architecture photography. This lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 18-36mm. The lens's physical appearance is enhanced with modernized focus and zoom rings as well as a black mount index, which was previously silver, for a more uniform look.

Micro Four Thirds | f/4-5.6 to f22    18-36mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length)    Movie & Still Compatible AF System    Compact & Lightweight

Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.

One ED lens element suppresses color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater clarity and color accuracy.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens weather-sealed?

A: The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II Lens (Micro Four Thirds) is not a weather sealed lens. This 7-14mm version is weather sealed: https://bit.ly/3w8CY2G

Q: 2. Does the HLD-7 include the battery, or is that a separate purchase?

A: That is a separate purchase since a battery does not come with the grip. In my case I opted for several of the third party batteries which included a nice wall charger too and after a couple of years of regular everyday use work quite well.

Q: 3. Will this lens work with the Nikon D3300? Didn't see it on the list.

A: Yes, the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Series II Lens for Nikon F would be compatible for use on the Nikon D3300 DSLR camera. Do note that the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Series II Lens for Nikon F is a fully manual lens, and as such, you would have to focus the lens manually and set your exposure manually using the aperture ring built onto the lens.

Q: 4. How do you get it to work? I have one and it won't turn on at all.

A: Hi Lupita, Additionally, make sure you disengage the lock switch on the grip.

Q: 5. Is the HLD-7 Battery Grip rechargeable

A: No.The grip is able to hold one extra battery inside it, but it is not possible to charge the battery in the grip. You would have to use your standard external charger to charge it. The grip does have an optional AC adapter to power it for studio type applications, but the AC power adapter will not charge the battery.

Q: 6. Will a Sigma lens with OM Mount work ?

A: If the lens mounts on OM bodies (OM 1-2-3-4 and 2 SP) the OM mount will work.As noted in the specs you loose auto focus. I have many original OM lenses anda 90MM non Olympus (Tamron?) with an OM mount. They work on my 620 and Micro fourthirds bodies. Great advantages are faster lenses and 2X magnification (f1.8 80mm becomesa 160mm.) There are online test reports for the various original OM lenses on digital bodieswith adaptors. If you shot in the old days, focusing is not a difficult skill. You can readexposure over/under on digital bodies and set it using internal meter.

Q: 7. Does the camera use one battery and then switch to the other? in other words can i take an unattended 6 hours live composite exposure?

A: If you go to the Custom menu and select K utility;select battery priority, then select pbh battery. This will use the battery in the power battery holder first, it will automatically switch to the body battery next. Should get what you are looking for

Q: 8. Is there a tripod socket on the bottom, and if so, is the socket aligned with the lens axis, or is it still off-axis?

A: The HLD-7 Battery Grip does have a tripod socket on the bottom, which is aligned under the lens.

Q: 9. I have many old Olympus lenses, would this make those lenses work on my OM-1 Mark ii?

A: The Vello Olympus OM Lens to Micro Four Thirds-Mount Camera Lens Adapter with Macro will work on the OM1 Mark II. It does accept Olympus lenses from the old OM film cameras. They are screw on lenses.

Q: 10. Does this lens accept ND filters?

A: Yes, the AstrHori 10mm f/8 II Lens (Sony E, Black) has a filter thread of 62mm.