OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 23 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better weight (315g (11.1 oz) vs 411g (14.5 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better length (84.6mm vs 88.4mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO has a better max magnification (0.23x vs 0.22x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length8-25mm8mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1815
Optical Groups1311
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent16-50mm16-16mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance23 cm13 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.22x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size72mm
Diameter77.5mm66mm
Length88.4mm84.6mm
Weight411g (14.5 oz)315g (11.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo