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Shoot by land or by sea with the 8mm f3.5 fisheye lens. Designed for digital photography, this full frame 8mm fisheye lets you view and compose dramatic ultra wide-angle "fisheye" images of 180 degrees for dramatic photos with edge-to-edge sharpness.
These results are further enhanced due to ED lens elements that minimize chromatic aberrations, a circular aperture diaphragm for natural-looking background blur, and multi-coating to reduce flaring and ghosting. The dust- and splash-resistant design lets you shoot no matter the weather.
The fascinating effects produced by barrel distortion and an extensive depth of focus, as well as the ability to capture superb wide-angle macro shots as close as 5.3 inches, can also be harnessed underwater.
The 8mm fisheye can be combined with the EVOLT E-300 and the PT-EO1 and PPO-E04 underwater housing and port for impressive capabilities below sea level. The close focus and 153 degree angle of view will let you capture sea life up close as deep as 196 feet.
| | | Features: | |
• Compatible with E-series SLR cameras
• 180ยบ viewing area for dramatic pictures
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.7 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
WOW!Apr 01, 2009
By Guy T. Phillips
I had already upgraded all of my Olympus Zuiko lenses to the second-tier (above the ones that the camera came with, and below the ones that cost gazillions), but I hadn't gotten around to buying a fish-eye.
I upgraded the others because of their brightness and clarity, but I didn't see a lot of value in a fisheye just yet.
I WISH I HAD DONE THIS SOONER. This lens is bright, clear, and opens up another perspective in my photo opportunities! I recently returned from Big Bend National Park, and this lens came in very handy, capturing the grandness of the Santa Elena Canyon like none of my other lenses could!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Superb Ultra-Wide Angle LensFeb 16, 2009
By J. Wahaus
Very high quality build. Sharp images. It doesn't get any wider than this. If you like wide angle you will love this lens.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
An Angle of View almost like the Human EyeAug 16, 2008
By Rolf Bertram
"RolfBertramDotCom"
This lens is good if you are close-up, in the middle of a croud, and you want as much as possible of a wide angle to catch the whole scene. Obviously there will be distortions of straight lines into curved lines, since the camera sensor is flat, and not spheric like the human eye. That kind of distortion is a matter of taste. If you keep at least the horizon straight by keeping it in the middle, the other distortions can be quite artistic. I used this lens in the Philippines for 5500 photos, and published the best in a few books. Technically, the lens delivers in-focus sharpness from very closeup to infinity at f11. I usually use the 11-22mm Zuiko, but for this travel photography in crouded places, this lens was the best!
Jeepneys: Public Transportation - The Philippine Way!
Baguio Market: A photographic walk through a busy place.
Manila Market: Photographs Transformed
Tricycles: Philippine Multipurpose Vehicles
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Superb qualityMar 25, 2008
By Photohound
This is a 'must have' lens for anyone who likes the fisheye effect. It is sharp from corner to corner, and exhibits great color and contrast characteristics.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Corner to corner sharpness can't be beatOct 19, 2009
By Wat
Before investing this much cash into this lens, I highly suggest you pick up a cheap $30-80 fisheye adapter that can work with one of your existing lenses. If you have a blast with it after many, many shots, but wish the pictures were sharper, then it's time to buy this Olympus Fisheye.
It's just amazing how sharp this thing is, but for the price it better be. I initially picked this up for use on my E-P1 with adapter, but now I mostly use it on my E-620. It works great on both, I just like the balance of it better on the E-620.
It's great for taking pics of large crowds, interiors, landscapes, whatever you want really. I can't wait to take this thing on my next vacation.
The construction quality is extremely good and focus is zippy.
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