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fisheye35mmdiscontinued

Olympus OM Zuiko 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye

Olympus · 1973-2002

Full-frame fisheye with 180-degree angle of view. Creative special-effect lens.

Known for

  • Creative photography
  • Skateboarding
  • Real estate

Considerations

  • Extreme distortion
  • Niche use
  • Built-in filters only

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
3/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
1/5

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountOlympus OM
Focal Length16mm
Max Aperturef/3.5
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Weight430g

Optical Design

Formulaother
Elements11
Groups7
CoatingMulti-Coated

Pricing

£250 - £400

Typical used price

Mint: ~£500

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RF

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