Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5

Quite sharp. Offers a unique perspective. Compact.

Not for everyone. Expensive.

Fisheye fans with Micro Four Thirds cameras will be happy with the results that the Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm F3.5 delivers, but perhaps not at its price. At close to $800, it's a bit much to pay for a lens that may not get a lot of use. I did find...

Dramatic 180-degree fish-eye effect. Full automatic and manual control.

Expensive considering its limited usage.

Given the limited applications for a fish-eye lens and the expensive list price, we can't help but wonder how many of these units Panasonic will sell. If you want to shoot real fish-eye and Micro Four Thirds is your system of choice, the 8mm is the...

The LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm F3.5 is a very specialist lens that provides a unique view on the world. It delivers great image quality in a tiny package, but at £729 / $799.99 you've got to really love the fisheye effect.