@feha I might have some time to shoot/upload/post a little footage in the next 24 hours or so. Autofocus seems to work well to get a quick shot one might otherwise miss. The build quality is indeed very nice. Some people (photo reviews) have complained about the lack of sharpness in the images this lens renders. However - I find it quite suitable for the purpose of shooting video.

Video image looks nice.. could you upload some shots at infinity @IvanUskokovic ?

@IvanUskokovic

Looks very sharp!

@RRRR Indeed. Everything was dialed down (including sharpness) to -5.

@feha I'm growing quite fond of it. Works great. It looks good on the GH3 as well.

Another positive review.

http://edwardphotos.blogspot.hk/2013/02/my-olympus-mzuiko-digital-17mm-f18.html#.US0YqDfymPc

Lens review

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5254&review=olympus+17+mm+1.8+lens+OM-D+E-M5

Another review

http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-olympus-m-zuiko-17mm-f1-8/

This is the most comfortable m43 lens I've used. I don't worry about its optimal settings cuz there's really none. The performance is not stellar but pretty much consistent across f-numbers. Keep It Simple Stupid rule works well. All I need to know is that it is 17mm. Just go out and use it. Life can be simple stupid fun.

Review:

Olympus 17mm f1.8 is a solid lens that performed well throughout this test. The autofocus speed is incredible and the overall image quality is very good. It is a bit on the pricey side when compared to the Olympus 17mm f2.8 and the Panasonic 20mm f1.7, but its construction and autofocus speed may be worth the premium for some. This lens will be very appealing to many Micro Four Thirds users as it, along with its slower/cheaper 17mm sibling, is your only option for a 35mm equivalent prime in this format. It was great out on the street and it is a very useful focal length when going out with only one lens.

http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/04/25/review-olympus-17mm-f1-8-m-zuiko-micro-four-thirds/

The beautifully crafted, all-metal Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 is a strong performer in the optical department, offering very good sharpness wide open, and excellent performance when stopped down to f/2.8 or f/4.

In terms of its overall aesthetics, craftsmanship and mechanical quality, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 is a jewel of a lens that's a pleasure to look at and a joy to use. The “Snapshot Focus mechanism” is a useful and well-implemented feature that works really well and makes zone focusing easy. This is good news for all the street photographers amongst you, who haven't exactly been spoiled for choice in this age of modern lenses that seldom feature a distance scale let alone a usable depth-of-field scale.

Overall, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 is a huge step up from the pancake-style M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8, being sharper, faster and quicker to focus, while offering better build quality.

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/olympus_m_zuiko_digital_17mm_f_18_review/

http://zuikoholics.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/my-expression-m-zuiko-digital-17mm-f1-8/

http://soundimageplus.blogspot.it/2013/10/a-review-of-olympus-17mm-f18-yet.html