Fisheye

4/3

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8

Name: Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8
Brand: Kowa
SKU: Kowa-Prominar-MFT-8-5mm-f-2-8
Availability: InStock

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Focal Length

8mm

Aperture

f/2.8-16

Mount

Micro 4/3

Weight

440g

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 is a manual focus fisheye lens for 4/3 cameras.

Optical design

Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

Weights 440 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 86 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 86 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one.

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 purchase history

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What is the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8?

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 8mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/16, for the Micro 4/3 mount, supporting the 4/3 format, weighing 440g.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length8mm

Aperturef/2.8-16

Min Focus Distance0.2m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight440g

Length86.8mm

Filter Thread86mm

MountMicro 4/3

Format4/3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8?

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 8mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/16, for the Micro 4/3 mount, supporting the 4/3 format, weighing 440g.

What mount is the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 compatible with?

Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 uses a Micro 4/3 mount and supports the 4/3 format.

How much does the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $10.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Which lenses are similar to the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm f/2.8?

Similar lenses include 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8, Bower 8mm T/ 3.8 UMC Fisheye CS II, Kamlan 8mm f/3.0 Fisheye.

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Latest Price

€598.00

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