Olympus 9-18mm lens which one?

[sooke]

I'm lookng at the Oly 9-18 mm wide angle lens for the ELP-5 camera .
I find there are two models of this lens from Oly.
Oly part number: 261058 Zuiko ED 9-18 mm for $599.00
Oly part number: 261053 M Zuiko ED 9-18 mm for $699.00
My question is: anyone know any technical difference between the two and which one would be reccomended?
I plan to use the Zen Pen dome with the 9-18 lens on the Oly PT-EP10 housing.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[smoore]

Unfortunately you want the more expensive M. lens. It is a micro 4/3rds lens and the other is a 4/3rds lens. The latter would need an adaptor to fit the camera and would not perform as well. I also do not know if it would fit behind the Zen port.

 

[chris196]

olympus just recently had the M.9-18 for 599.
It can often be found for 599 if you're a little patient.

 

[sooke]

smoore, thanks the M Zuiko it is. Lots of info on this out there. Just had to look.