Is the 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye worth it?

If you want a fast, weather-sealed fisheye for Micro Four Thirds, it is the strongest option in the mount. For occasional wide shots, a rectilinear wide zoom may be more versatile.

Does it work on OM-D and PEN cameras?

Yes. It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits OM System and Olympus OM-D and PEN bodies, plus Panasonic MFT cameras.

Can I use filters on this lens?

No. It has no filter thread and a built-in petal hood, so traditional screw-on filters cannot be mounted.

How close can it focus?

The minimum focus distance is 12 cm, which lets you fill the frame with a subject right in front of the lens.

The lens has no optical stabilization. It relies on the camera body's in-body stabilization.

The lens, an LC-62E front cap, an LR-2 rear cap, a lens case and a limited one-year warranty.

What do buyers say about the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens?

Buyers like: Quick ordering experience; Deliveries on time; Good prices. Common complaints: They sometimes call to up-sell accessories and confirm info, which is unusual.

Where can I buy the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Adorama, Newegg, Phoenix Photo, Fumfie, Amazon.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens

Q: Where is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens cheapest?

At Fumfie, for $769.95, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners rate this lens highly for its sharpness wide open, fast aperture and weather sealing. Many treat it as a specialty lens for dramatic wide shots rather than an everyday carry.

What people mention

SharpnessPraisedOwners say it stays sharp wide open at f/1.8, unusual for a fisheye.
BuildPraisedThe splash, dust and freeze sealing is trusted in bad weather.
SizeCriticisedReviewers call it large and heavy for a Micro Four Thirds prime.
FiltersCriticisedThe built-in hood and lack of a filter thread rule out screw-on filters.
AutofocusPraisedThe MSC motor is described as quiet and fast for both stills and video.

About the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens

Product Highlights

• Micro Four Thirds System

• 16mm (35mm Equivalent)

• Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22

• 1 Aspherical, 5 ED, and 3 HR Elements

• ZERO Lens Coating

• 180° Angle of View

• Movie & Still Compatible AF System

• Dust, Splash, and Freezeproof Design

• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

In the Box

• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens

• LC-62E Lens Cap

• LR-2 Rear Lens Cap

• LSC-0811 Case for 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens

• Limited 1-Year Warranty

Pairing an expansive 180° angle of view with a fast maximum aperture, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO from Olympus is a Micro Four Thirds system lens offering a 16mm equivalent focal length to produce unique perspectives and creative distortions. A sophisticated optical design uses a variety of aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to control a variety of aberrations in order to realize a high degree of sharpness and clarity and a ZERO lens coating has been applied to improve contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Additionally, this fisheye lens also sports a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system that is quick and quiet, and has a weather-resistant construction to suit working in inclement weather conditions.

Ultra-wide fisheye lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, covers the full area of the rectangular image sensor, and provides a 16mm equivalent focal length.

Fisheye design renders a 180° angle of view to produce a distinct visual appeal characterized by dramatic distortion and a creative depiction of space.

Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult and low-light conditions.

The lens construction integrates one aspherical element, three Super ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, two extra-low dispersion elements, one Super HR (high refractive index) element, and two HR elements into its design to minimize aberrations, distortion, and color fringing while also contributing to overall image sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity.

A ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.

Dust, splash, and freeze-proof construction ensures this lens' performance in inclement conditions and harsh environments.