Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro vs Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 80 mm vs 102.1 mm long
Pick the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro | Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
2 stops faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
314 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
80 mm
shorter
|
102.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
slimmer
|
75 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 15 groups
|
10 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 8mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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...
Our notes
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
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