Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 MFT Lens (2010)

60% Neofiliac46% External
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Product Overview

Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 is an ultra wide-angle fisheye prime lens for Micro Four Thirds-mount. It covers the MFT image circle. Introduced by Panasonic in 2010, it has 10 elements in 9 groups.
As an ultra wide-angle prime lens that happens to have relatively small maximum aperture, it is best suited for landscape photography. Even though the lens is not stabilized, at this focal range it does not usually matter. In fact, some may be able to get cleaner corners without image stabilization.
Some photographers may be disappointed by the fact that the lens does not accept front screw-on filters.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • 180° FOV
  • Compact and lightweight
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread

What external reviewers found***

External score 46% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Wide angle of view
Cons
  • Lack of 'edgy' close-in shots
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Specifications

Construction

Aperture Blades
7 blades, rounded blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
MFT
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Motor
Micromotor
Optical Formula | Elements
10 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
9 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 ED glass element groups

Dimensions

Size | Diameter
61 mm / 2.40 in
Size | Length
52 mm / 2.05 in
Weight
165 g / 5.83 oz

Function

Angle Of View
180° Diagonal
Aperture
f/3.5 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
2.0
Focal Length
8 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
16.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.2x
Min Focus Distance
100 mm / 3.94 in

Production

Accessory
Lens Hood: built-in hood (supplied)
Debut
2010-06-01

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External Reviews

dpreview[1]

Reviewer score 46%
Reviewers from dpreview have found the following***:
The Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 is the eighth lens Panasonic has released for Micro Four Thirds. Panasonic claims it's the world's smallest and lightest of its type. Lenses project images in a different way from conventionally-corrected rectilinear designs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Wide angle of view
Cons
  • Lack of 'edgy' close-in shots

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References

  1. ^ Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 hands-on preview. [dpreview]. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-8-3p5-o20. 2010-06-01. Retrieved 2022-01-28.

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