About This Lens
Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 is a wide angle lens with a 8.5 mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Weighing 475 g measuring 71.5 mm in length, it's a well-balanced option for landscape, architecture, and environmental photography.
Key Features
- 8.5 mm focal length
- f/2.8 aperture
- 0.2 m minimum focus distance
- 9-blade aperture for smooth bokeh
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Overall
Sentiment
9.9Based on user reviews and professional ratings
Specifications
7.0Optical and physical characteristics
Build Quality
7.0Materials and construction
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Specifications
Optics
- Focal Length
- 8.5 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Min. Focus Distance
- 0.2 m
- Aperture Blades
- 9
Compatibility
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Sensor Format
- MFT
- Type
- Wide angle
Features
- Autofocus
- No
- Image Stabilization
- No
- Weather Sealed
- No
Dimensions
- Weight
- 475 g
- Length
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 have autofocus?
- No, the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 is a manual focus lens.
- Does the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?
- No, the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 does not have built-in image stabilization.
- Is the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 weather sealed?
- No, the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 is not weather sealed.
- What cameras is the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 compatible with?
- The Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 is designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
- How much does the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 weigh?
- The Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 weighs 475 grams.
- What is the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 best used for?
- The Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 with its 8.5 mm focal length is best suited for landscape, architecture, and environmental photography.
- What is the minimum focus distance of the Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8?
- The Kowa Prominar 8.5 mm f/2.8 has a minimum focus distance of 0.2 meters, allowing for close-up photography.