Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 8 mm f/1.8 ED PRO Fisheye
Olympus May 2015
Olympus Micro Four Thirds

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

This is a prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 8 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It weighs 315 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2015. That combination suits landscape, architecture and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for micro four thirds cameras. This ultra-wide prime lens features a f/1.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, low-light. The optical design incorporates 17 elements / 15 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.8
Aperture
8mm
Focal
315 g
Weight
May 2015
Released
list price
$1,299.99
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Good for landscapearchitecturelow-lightastrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
8 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
17 elements / 15 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.12 m (4.72 inches)
Filter size
0 mm
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
80 x 62 mm
Weight
315 g (11.11 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.1% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 8 mm f/1.8 ED PRO Fisheye
Darlene Hooley Bridge • OHSU Tram Tower • August 23, 2026
01 Darlene Hooley Bridge • OHSU Tram Tower • August 23, 2026 by victorvonsalza
Darlene Hooley Bridge • OHSU Tram Tower Summer into Fall Triptych
02 Darlene Hooley Bridge • OHSU Tram Tower Summer into Fall Triptych by victorvonsalza
The Sázava River near Ledeč
03 The Sázava River near Ledeč by bullin
The Sázava River near Ledeč
04 The Sázava River near Ledeč by bullin
Peltastis
05 Peltastis by Knipsbildchenknipser
Peltastis
06 Peltastis by Knipsbildchenknipser
Peltastis
07 Peltastis by Knipsbildchenknipser
Tadschikistan
08 Tadschikistan by wolfgang.brinken
Ring of Fire
09 Ring of Fire by Karsten Gieselmann
Panoramica , Alajar.
10 Panoramica , Alajar. by LERNIVORO
428 Disappointments
11 428 Disappointments by DaveWilsonPhotography
Dunes & Clouds
12 Dunes & Clouds by glessew
IMGPP44248_Fk
13 IMGPP44248_Fk by David L. Black
IMGPP44247_Fk
14 IMGPP44247_Fk by David L. Black
IMGPP44245_Fk
15 IMGPP44245_Fk by David L. Black
Golfbrekers Westenschouwen
16 Golfbrekers Westenschouwen by glessew
Kampweg
17 Kampweg by glessew
Boswachterij Westenschouwen
18 Boswachterij Westenschouwen by glessew
Burghsluis
19 Burghsluis by glessew
Red rocks at dawn
20 Red rocks at dawn by James E. Petts
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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