Pairing an expansive 180° angle of view with a fast maximum aperture, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO from Olympus is a Micro Four Thirds system lens offering a 16mm equivalent focal length to produce unique perspectives and creative distortions. A sophisticated optical design uses a variety of aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to control a variety of aberrations in order to realize a high degree of sharpness and clarity and a ZERO lens coating has been applied to improve contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, this fisheye lens also sports a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system that is quick and quiet, and has a weather-resistant construction to suit working in inclement weather conditions.
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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 16mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- 1 Aspherical, 5 ED, and 3 HR Elements
Pairing an expansive 180° angle of view with a fast maximum aperture, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO from Olympus is a Micro Four Thirds system lens offering a 16mm equivalent focal length to produce unique perspectives and creative distortions. A sophisticated optical design uses a variety of aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to control a variety of aberrations in order to realize a high degree of sharpness and clarity and a ZERO lens coating has been applied to improve contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, this fisheye lens also sports a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system that is quick and quiet, and has a weather-resistant construction to suit working in inclement weather conditions.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye ... Overview
Ultra-wide fisheye lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, covers the full area of the rectangular image sensor, and provides a 16mm equivalent focal length.
Fisheye design renders a 180° angle of view to produce a distinct visual appeal characterized by dramatic distortion and a creative depiction of space.
Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult and low-light conditions.
The lens construction integrates one aspherical element, three Super ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, two extra-low dispersion elements, one Super HR (high refractive index) element, and two HR elements into its design to minimize aberrations, distortion, and color fringing while also contributing to overall image sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity.
A ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.
Dust, splash, and freezeproof construction ensures this lens' performance in inclement conditions and harsh environments.
Minimum focusing distance of 4.7" pairs with a 0.4x equivalent maximum magnification for photographing close-up subjects with an exaggerated perspective.
UPC: 050332188839
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye ... Specs
| Focal Length | 8mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 16mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 180° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.72" / 12 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.2x |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 15 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | None |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.44 x 3.15" / 62 x 80 mm |
| Weight | 11.11 oz / 315 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.45 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.1 x 4.5 x 4.4" |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye ... Reviews
Fun Zlens!
By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-17
Very useful wide angle, fisheye lens. I like the fact that everything's in focus it's easy to use and you can use your imagination as well. Great lens.
great lens
By Suzanne
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-17
The lens is very sharp and fun to shoot with. Just another great lens from Olympus.
Great compact Fisheye
By Joel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-15
I used to use an older 4/3 Fisheye with an adapter for my OMD EM1 but this is so much more compact and lighter while being faster. Perfect for bringing around as it doesn't take up a lot of space.
A GREAT LENS!
By Joseph
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-03
All I can say is WOW! Using it with EM1X, Just a super lens!
On BMPCC4K underwater
By H
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-08
On Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K in nauticam NA-BMPCCII housing with Acrylic dome (ran out of money for glass dome :) https://youtu.be/qqon60g-UXQ
Great lens!!!!!!!
By Tara
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-06
Excellent lens with great clarity. Beautiful images! So happy I purchased this one and so much fun! Highly recommend!!!
Just Another Olympus Pro Lens
By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-14
The Olympus ED 8mm Pro fisheye lens is another typical Oly Pro lens- Solid, well-built, well-performing. Despite the very short focal length, it is really nice to have auto-focus. That makes it possible to get some subject isolation for very close subjects without having to focus manually. Of course, the fast aperture helps. The image is nicely sharp with good contrast and color correction. In-camera (EM-1 Mark 3) fisheye correction works, but it does degrade the edges and corners because of the image stretching required to get the rectilinear look. Mild correction works well, but more severe correction does cause edge and corner softening. As a fisheye, the lens works as advertised and expected for its Pro designation.
Great lens
By Suzanne
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-04-27
I love this lens. I have several Olympus pro lenses and this is one of my favorites. It's really fun to shoot with.
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question
Is the hood on the M.Zuiko 8mm removable?
The hood, like many fish-eye lens hood, is not removable. It is there permanently to maximize protection to the bulbous, vulnerable, and expensive-to-replace front element.
Date published: 2018-08-26
can I use this on a lumix g7 ?
can I use this on a lumix g7 ?
It will work fine on a G7, though it is a lot heavier(it weighs more than my Nikon 16mm full frame fisheye) and cost considerably more than the Panasonic option. I use it on a G85 with a battery grip attached and it balances ok. Its advantage is its bright aperture and it can focus ridiculously close to a subject, plus the build quality is absolutely first class. I've always liked the unique look of a fisheye lens for still photos.
Date published: 2020-02-14
question
Mine has a scratch on the lens surface. Is there a period warranty and is the scratch repairable? It could just be scraped-off coating.
This product has a one year, limited manufacturer's warranty. Please email us at [email protected]<a href= http://bhphoto.com target= _blank >bhphoto.com</a> for assistance with your inquiry.
Date published: 2018-08-26
question
What would be the angle of view adapted onto a Sony a6500?
This lens is designed for the Micro Four Thirds system and will not work on a Sony a6500.
Date published: 2018-08-26
How does this lens compare with Lumix G 8mm f3.5 ...
How does this lens compare with Lumix G 8mm f3.5 in terms of image quality?
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens is comparable if not better than the Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5 Lens in terms of image quality. Additionally It has a wider f/1.8 aperture and is weather-sealed.
Date published: 2022-08-23
I have not seen any sample night-sky photos, ...
I have not seen any sample night-sky photos, e.g., Milky Way, despite the lens specs being very favourable for such photography. Should the lens be used as a fisheye for night-sky photos or should it be "de-fished"? (I have the OM-D EM5iii) How does the "de-fishing" affect the angle-of-view? Can anyone comment on "light pollution" effects for night-sky photography since filters cannot be used?
A fisheye lens can be used for Milky Way photos but it will distort. Some people don't mind that distortion, but some will say the sky looks unnatural. If you mind that distortion and want to fix it, you can use Adobe Lightroom software and use the perspective sliders to straighten it. Eventually you will lose a lot of the wide angle of the lens since a lot will need to be cropped. Also by fixing the perspective you are pushing and pulling the pixels and that will reduce quality if you zoom in 100% and look closely. If there are city lights nearby you will get some light pollution. If you want a wide lens that is not fisheye with wide aperture that can autofocus I recommend this Panasonic 10-25 1.7 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1480838-REG/panasonic_h_x1025_panasonic_lumix_g_10_25mm.html
Date published: 2021-08-03
question
Does the OM-D E-M5 (not E-M5 II) provide chromatic aberration correction for the Olympus 8mm f1.8 lens? One review from last year says the E-M5 II does, but not the older E-M5. Though there has been a firmware update which might have included this capability.
I have been using this on a G9. Images have no chromatic aberration.
Date published: 2018-08-26
How many aperture blades in this lens?
How many aperture blades in this lens?
According to the Olympus specs on this lens, there are 7 blades. I love the images this lens makes.
Date published: 2020-01-09