Why isn't there more buzz about the Olympus 17mm f1.8?

Functionally it is about as close to perfect as a $500 lens without a @#$@$ lens hood can be.  Feels, great, has the neat focus ring clutch thing, can focus close, is fast in both senses of the word and looks great.  Optically it renders nicely, has good sharpness and great contrast and bokeh.

Its biggest downfall is sharpness.  It is good but certainly not in the class of the 20, 25 or 45mm lenses.  (I'm assuming the 75mm would also crush it.)

I've owned it for a day.  So I reserve the right to completely change my mind.  But right now I'm thinking it will replace my 14 (junk) and 20mm.

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This never would have happened if Tedolf was still alive.