Olympus has announced the new ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens which gives you a whole new perspective on the world. E-1 and E-300 photographers will soon be able to benefit from a full 180° diagonal angle of view enabling unique and eye-catching panoramic pictures to be taken.
The new lens features circular aperture diaphragm which provides natural background blurring. The lens will also have an exceptionally large depth of field leading to unparalleled sharpness across the entire frame.
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ED element is used to ensure chromatic aberration is kept to an absolute minimum, whilst the special multi-coating process that the lens undergoes during the manufacturing process substantially reduces susceptibility to ghosting and flaring.
The 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens can tackle even more grueling environments. The optionally available PPO-E04 underwater lens port will allow the photographer to undertake the challenge of ultra-wide-angle photography under the water's surface.
It is planned for release from January 2006 with the price yet to be confirmed.
The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens - main features
Diagonal Fisheye Lens with 180°angle of view
Focal length of 8mm (16mm fisheye on a 35mm camera), 1:3.5
Focusing distances (object - sensor) as close as 13cm
Minimum working distance 2cm from the lens front for wide-macro shooting
ED lens element for minimized chromatic aberration
Circular aperture diaphragm for natural background blurring
Multi-coated lens elements to reduce ghosting and flaring
Dust & water droplet resistance for enhanced reliability
Suitable for underwater photography when used with optional PPO-E04 underwater lens port and combined with
Olympus E-300 & PT-E01 underwater case
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