Olympus debuts M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO

Olympus Corp. will introduce an ultra large aperture f/1.8 fisheye lens, which conforms to the Micro Four Thirds Standard. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO is constructed with 17 elements in 15 groups including an aspherical element, 3 super ED lenses, 2 ED lenses, a super HR lens and 2 HR lenses. Reduction of chromatic aberration, colour abberation and closest shooting distance of 12 cm are some of the features of this lens. Its suggested retail price is 135,000 yen.