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Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
- 8mm
- f/3.5
- Fisheye
- 485 g
- Min focus 0.14 m
Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/3.5 for the Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.14 m
- Weight
- 485 g
- Length
- 77 mm
- Diameter
- 79 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye?
At 8mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye use?
It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 8mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 16mm on full frame, with a 96.7° horizontal and 107° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye fit?
Any Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.