Lens · fisheye
Olympus OM Zuiko 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Olympus · from c.1975
Discontinued35mm
Full-frame fisheye with 180-degree angle of view. Creative special-effect lens. Olympus OM Zuiko 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye: 11 elements in 8 groups, 0.2m minimum focus, 180g.
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 8
Known for
- Creative photography
- Skateboarding
- Real estate
Considerations
- Extreme distortion
- Niche use
- Built-in filters only
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control1, level 1 of 5
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Check for fungus
- Inspect aperture blades
Buying guide
Check aperture operation, focus smoothness and the condition of the glass and coatings.
Specifications
| Mount | Olympus OM |
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.2m |
| Weight | 180g |
Optical design
| Formula | other |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £250 - £400
- Mint
- ~£500
Indicative, no dated source.