Is the olympus m zuiko 17mm f 2 8 good for street photography?

Yes, I think it's a good street lens. It's a thin pancake that's easy to carry all day and barely draws attention, and on Micro Four Thirds it frames like a 34mm on full frame, a natural field of view for street scenes. At f/2.8 it's bright enough for most daylight and dusk shooting, though it isn't stabilised, so keep your shutter speed up in dim light.

Street work rewards a camera people don't notice, so I'd pair this lens with one of the smaller bodies on its list, such as the Olympus PEN E-PL10 or the OM System PEN. If you want faster light and weather sealing, the Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO is the step up. Before you head out, read Street for the etiquette side of photographing strangers.

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