Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for the Olympus OM mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8: a manual-focus fisheye lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Weight
- 640 g
- Length
- 82 mm
- Diameter
- 102 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8?
At 8mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 8mm | 132.1° | 139.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8 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/2.8.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 8mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 12mm on full frame, with a 112.6° horizontal and 122° diagonal field of view. 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.
