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OM-Zuiko 16mm f3.5 Summary: Small, light, and amazingly versatile if you don't abuse it's characteristics! In looking through my portfolio, I'm amazed at how often I use this "gimmic" lens. Strengths: I always thought fish-eyes were "gimmic" lenses, suitable only for wildly distorted images. Was I wrong! I got this as part of a used system I bought, and was going to sell it, but then I began using it. It conveys a wonderful sense of "being inside" the subject, especially up-close and personal. Avoid subjects with straight lines, and no one will even know it's a fish-eye. If you must include straight lines (horizon :-) run the most prominent line through the center, and it will remain straight. I also use it with the Olympus 7mm extension tube to "get inside" flowers. In such cases, be careful not to bump the front element on your subject! Weaknesses: Not specific to this lens, but proper exposure can be a pain with a fish-eye, as so much sky is included that it throws auto-exposure off and blocks up the shadows. Similar Products Used: None
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