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Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£870Lens mount:Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:8 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):3.5Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:180 °

Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of camera-lenses
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Optics & Aperture

24%

7.8

Build & Handling

20%

3.9

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

8.2

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 71% of camera-lenses
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 532 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 72% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

35%

6.0

Optics & Aperture

24%

7.8

Build & Handling

20%

3.9

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

8.2

Mount & Format

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 532 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 58.8% of camera lenses.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

5.9

Price

6.2
Lens type
fisheye
Lens mount
Four Thirds
Sensor format coverage
Four Thirds
Filter thread size
N/A
Teleconverter compatibility
yes
Teleconverter compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 85% of models
This camera lens supports teleconverters. 15.2% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
Manual-focus only with supported teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
8 mm
Maximum focal length
8 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
180 °
Minimum angle of view
180 °
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Focus motor
DC motor
Minimum focus distance
0.14 m
Minimum focus distance
0.14 m
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.14 m, which is closer than 94.9% of camera lenses and equal to 1.3% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.22xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.22x
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.22x, which is higher than 61.6% of camera lenses and equal to 2.7% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
510 g
Weight
510 g
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 510 g, which is lighter than 50% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.6% of camera lenses.
Lens length
77 mm
Lens length
77 mm
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 77 mm long, which is shorter than 66.4% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
79 mm
Lens diameter
79 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 79 mm, which is wider than 56% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
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Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye vs the average camera lens

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  • Teleconverter compatible
    Teleconverter compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera lens supports teleconverters, while the average camera lens does not.
    Manual-focus only with supported teleconverters.
  • 0.16 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.14 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.14 m vs 0.3 m
  • 15.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    77 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (77 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    77 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 0.03 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.22 x
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.22 x vs 0.192 x
  • Teleconverter compatible
    Teleconverter compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera lens supports teleconverters, while the average camera lens does not.
    Manual-focus only with supported teleconverters.
  • 0.16 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.14 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.14 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.03 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.22 x
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.2 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.22 x vs 0.192 x
  • 15.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    77 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (77 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    77 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 0.7 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.5
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.5 vs 2.8
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2005
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    June 2005
    2005 vs 2016
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • Rotating front element
    Non-rotating front element
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This camera lens does not have a non-rotating front element, the average camera lens does. 96.8% of camera lenses have a non-rotating front element.
  • 11.3% worse value for money
    Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (6.19 vs 6.9).
    6.19 vs 6.89
  • 4.6% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye
    the average camera lens
    Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.99 vs 8.360).
    7.99 vs 8.36
  • 64.2% more expensive
    Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye is more expensive than the average camera lens (£870 vs £530).
    £870 vs £530
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 0.7 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.5
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.5 vs 2.8
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • Rotating front element
    Non-rotating front element
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This camera lens does not have a non-rotating front element, the average camera lens does. 96.8% of camera lenses have a non-rotating front element.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2005
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    June 2005
    2005 vs 2016
  • 2 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    79 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (79 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    79 mm vs 77 mm

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thedigitalstory.com
18/07/2008
Summary of the review
Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens at Stanford Swim Center
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lesnumeriques.com
08/07/2015
Summary of the review
Review - Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 8 mm f/1.8 PRO
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Third-party reviews

Based on 532 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye

  • Exceptional sharpness and high contrast across the frame
  • Excellent wide-macro capability with a minimum focus distance of just 5.3 inches
  • Rugged, weather-sealed build quality that is both dust and splash-resistant
  • Effective reduction of chromatic aberration and flare due to ED glass and multi-coating
  • Fast and accurate autofocus performance for a specialized fisheye

What we don't like about Olympus Zuiko ED 8mm F3 5 Fisheye

  • Protruding front element is vulnerable to damage and lacks adequate protection
  • Relatively high price point for a specialized niche lens
  • Considerably larger and heavier compared to modern Micro Four Thirds alternatives like the Samyang 7.5mm
  • Prone to significant chromatic aberration in certain high-contrast conditions according to some users
  • Inherently extreme barrel distortion which limits its use for general-purpose photography

Verdict

The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/3.5 is a high-performance fisheye lens designed for the Four Thirds system, offering a full 180-degree diagonal angle of view with a fast f/3.5 maximum aperture. Its advanced optical formula includes an Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) element to minimize chromatic aberration and a minimum focusing distance of just 13.5cm for dramatic close-ups. Key advantages include its robust dust and splash-proof construction and exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, though it is limited by significant barrel distortion inherent to fisheye designs and the lack of internal autofocus motors for newer mirrorless bodies without an adapter.

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