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M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro
- 8mm
- f/1.8
- Prime
- 314 g
- Min focus 0.12 m
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Quick answer
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 8mm at f/1.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
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 shots.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.12 m
- Weight
- 314 g
- Length
- 80 mm
- Diameter
- 62 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro?
At 8mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro 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/1.8.
What is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro 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 M.Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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