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Black fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds, cylindrical barrel with wide front element

Olympus America Inc.

Olympus America Inc. M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro Lens for Micro Four Thirds, Black

SKU CH-NA7G-NGXV9

Ultra-wide 8mm fisheye lens with f/1.8 aperture and 180° view for Micro Four Thirds, weather-sealed to IP53 with 17 elements in 15 groups

  • Ultra-wide 180° view captures expansive scenes with 8mm focal length
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture enables low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
  • Edge-to-edge sharpness from 17 elements in 15 groups including Super ED and HR glass
  • Weather-sealed IP53 construction resists dust, splashes and operates down to 14°F
  • 7-blade diaphragm produces smooth circular bokeh for artistic background separation

Ultra-wide fisheye for Micro Four Thirds

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro lens delivers a 180° diagonal angle of view on Micro Four Thirds cameras, equivalent to 16mm in full-frame terms. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture enables shallow depth of field and low-light shooting for creative photographers and videographers. Dust, splash and freeze-proof construction rated IP53 ensures reliability in harsh environments down to 14°F.

Fixed focal length and manual focus constraints

The 8mm prime design means framing is controlled by position rather than zoom, and the lens lacks autofocus, requiring manual focus operation. The 7-blade diaphragm produces circular bokeh at f/1.8 but stops down for deeper depth of field when needed. Optical construction uses 17 elements in 15 groups including Super ED and HR glass to control distortion and chromatic aberration across the ultra-wide field.

Replaces slower or narrower fisheye primes

This lens upgrades from f/2.8 or slower fisheye primes that limit low-light capability and creative depth-of-field control. The jump is worth it for shooters who need the fastest available aperture in an 8mm Micro Four Thirds fisheye for astrophotography, underwater or immersive interior work. Buyers who need autofocus or a rectilinear ultra-wide perspective should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Ultra-wide 180° view captures expansive scenes with 8mm focal length
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture enables low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
  • Edge-to-edge sharpness from 17 elements in 15 groups including Super ED and HR glass
  • Weather-sealed IP53 construction resists dust, splashes and operates down to 14°F
  • 7-blade diaphragm produces smooth circular bokeh for artistic background separation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick this 8mm fisheye or a different focal length for Micro Four Thirds?

The 8mm gives a 180° diagonal view on Micro Four Thirds, equivalent to 16mm on full frame, ideal for immersive wide scenes.

What does the f/1.8 aperture actually deliver when shooting?

It gathers abundant light for low-light and astrophotography, and the 7-blade diaphragm produces smooth circular bokeh at wide apertures.

How does the Micro Four Thirds mount and IP53 rating affect daily use?

The lens mounts natively on any Micro Four Thirds body, and IP53 sealing resists dust, splashes and temperatures down to 14°F.

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