OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5
- 16mm
- f/3.5
- Fisheye
- 180 g
- Min focus 0.2 m
Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5 is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/3.5 for the Olympus OM mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5 is a manual-focus fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/3.5 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Weight
- 180 g
- Length
- 31 mm
- Diameter
- 59 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5?
At 16mm 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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 32mm | 58.7° | 68.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5 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 16mm f/3.5?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Fisheye 16mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 58.7° horizontal and 68.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
