Handling and Features Performance Verdict Specification This diagonal fisheye lens provides a 180 degree angle of view from corner to corner when used with a Micro Four Thirds camera body.

Excellent sharpness from maximum aperture; Good build quality; Fast focusing; Compact size

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Sporting a very minimalist look, the lens is designed for the Micro Four Thirds mount of Panasonic's Lumix G range and while at 8mm it may appear to have a wide coverage, it's worth remembering that the Micro Four Thirds format has a crop factor of 2x, making this a 16mm full-frame equivalent (with

Given the limited applications for a fish-eye lens and the expensive list price, we can't help but wonder how many of these units Panasonic will sell. If you want to shoot real fish-eye and Micro Four Thirds is your system of choice, the 8mm is the best (but most expensive) option.

Dramatic 180-degree fish-eye effect; Full automatic and manual control

Expensive considering its limited usage

People are often intrigued by anything that changes the way they view subjects, which accounts for some of the popularity of fisheye lenses. Panasonic's Lumix G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5 lens, which was announced in June, is the first (and, so far, only) fisheye lens for Micro Four Thirds System cameras.

You really want the novel perspective a fisheye lens provides, You shoot plenty of close-to-the-action videos; Don't buy this lens if, You require high image quality across the aperture range of the lens.

Ask a photographer about fisheye lenses and you're likely not to get an apathetic response. Aficionados love the unique curved perspective that they bring to imagery, but there are some vocal detractors who wouldn't be caught dead using one.

Quite sharp; Offers a unique perspective; Compact

Not for everyone; Expensive

Ask a photographer about fisheye lenses and you're likely not to get an apathetic response. Aficionados love the unique curved perspective that they bring to imagery, but there are some vocal detractors who wouldn't be caught dead using one. If you're in the former camp, and invested in the Micro Four Thirds camera system, the Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 ($799.95) is an appealing, albeit expensive, lens. It's quite sharp, compact, and light, and it delivers a distorted view of the world that is in front of your camera—a full 180 degrees diagonally. The lens($797.99 at Amazon) is compact at just 2 by 2.4 inches (HD), and it weighs a light 5.8 ounces. Its hood is built-in, and there's a rear filter holder that can house a 22mm gelatin filter if you have the need to use one. The minimum focus distance is just 4 inches; the closer you get to your subject, the more pronounced the fisheye distortion will appear. The focus motor is a stepping design, which is quiet for video use,...

The Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 captures everything in front of your camera in a unique curved perspective, but it's a love-it or hate-it lens.

Quite sharp; Offers a unique perspective; Compact

Not for everyone; Expensive

The LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm F3.5 is a very specialist lens that provides a unique view on the world. It delivers great image quality in a tiny package, but at ￡729 / $799.99 you've got to really love the fisheye effect.

I am a huge fan of Pansonic Lenses, particularly the Panasonic Leica lenses, and own 15 of them at the moment, most are Panasonic. This one is a dud. Why Well, it's not a dud, it's just not at good as the competition. Pros: It is light and compact at 165 grams.

Firstly, brilliant service from WEX. Ordered on Friday & arrived 08.00hrs Sat. Just getting used to the lens but test shots are very successful. Clips on easily to the G6 A little concerned that I can't fix a safety filter in front of the lens for protection so will need to take care in keeping the...

Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight

Difficult to Clean

Excellent, indiscernible from new. I am very happy with this purchase. Also, quite quick delivery. After a few times using this lens I can say I am truly satisfied with it. Seller is highly recommended.