Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens is lighter by 243g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro goes wider (8mm vs 17mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens reaches further (17mm vs 8mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 8mm (wider) | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 314 | 71 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 80.0 | 22.0 |
| Diameter mm | 62.0 | 57.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.12 (closer focusing) | 0.2 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 37 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental sh...
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
A pancake 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 71 g and is 22 mm long.
Pros
- Tiny at 71 g
- Pancake size
- Close focus 0.2 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- Slow autofocus by current standards
- Not weather sealed
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