Olympus M.8mm F1.8

Olympus

Olympus M.8mm F1.8

📏 8mm 💡 f/1.8 🔌 Micro Four Thirds Mount 🎯 Prime ⚖️ 315g 🌧️ Sealed
MSRP $999

📖 Overview

The Olympus M.8mm F1.8 is a fast, ultra-wide-angle fisheye lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's perfect for creative and dramatic perspectives in landscapes, architecture, and astrophotography. The extreme distortion isn't for everyone, but it offers a unique visual style.

📸 Browse 57 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length 8mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Type Prime
Mount Micro Four Thirds
AF Motor Stepping
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Min Focus Distance 0.12 cm
Max Magnification 0.2x
Elements / Groups 17 elements in 15 groups
Aperture Blades 7
Weight 315g
Dimensions 62.0 x 80.0mm
Release Year 2015
MSRP $999

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Olympus M.8mm F1.8, sourced from SampleShots.

Close-up of green sea cabbage growing on sandy beach in Torcross, Devon.
Chris
Close-up of green foliage in foreground with a bridge above in an urban setting.
Chris
Circular seawater pool at Tinside Lido, Plymouth, with a central fountain, crowds along the rim, and blue sea beyond.
Chris
Cluster of pastel blue and purple hydrangea flowers surrounded by green leaves.
Chris
Weathered wooden bench with a green metal frame on a paved path, surrounded by daffodils and dense garden foliage in a Devonport park, Plymouth.
Chris
Stack of weathered blue europallets against a clear sky in Cattedown, Plymouth.
Chris
Bright pink velvet settee with a dark patterned cushion in a timber-beamed showroom; warm lighting, wooden floor, brass side table.
James Petts
Wide-angle view of Harrods cosmetics department at Christmas with garland arches, bright counters, and shoppers browsing makeup displays.
James Petts
Wide-angle interior view of Harrods furniture department showroom with glass partitions, cream sofa, purple chairs, turquoise sofa, and wooden flooring under track lighting.
James Petts
Elderly person in a wheelchair being assisted by a companion on a city street in Plymouth.
Chris
Fisheye view of a multi-level car park showing curved concrete layers and colorful columns.
Chris
View from inside a multi-level parking structure in Plymouth, Devon, featuring concrete architecture and empty parking spaces.
Chris
Elevated view of street in Plymouth, featuring a delivery truck and surrounding buildings.
Chris
Empty parking structure with curved concrete ceiling and vertical supports, captured in black and white.
Chris
Wide-angle interior view of a parking garage with concrete ceiling, repeating dark columns, and empty parking bays in black and white.
Chris
Curved paved path winds through a lush garden with dense shrubs on the left, flowering borders on the right, and tall trees in the background.
Chris
Wind-swept coastal vegetation with a red and white lighthouse in the background at The Hoe, Plymouth.
Chris
Foreground of rocky terrain with grass, leading to Breakwater Lighthouse in the distance on a windy day.
Chris

View all 57 sample photos on SampleShots →

📷 Compatible Cameras

Native Mount

Olympus OM-D E-M10

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2016
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2024
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7

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