Name: Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8
Brand: Kowa
SKU: 50445
Rating: 3.7 (6 reviews)

the center is already sharp and the borders are also pretty good
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

the extreme corners are soft
the MTF results are not directly comparable across the different systems
flaws cannot be auto-corrected without data

Construction: Fixed
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: , 8.5 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Wide angle

Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 - Pros & Cons

the center is already sharp and the borders are also pretty good
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
The center quality is great and the borders are also very sharp at mainstream settings
The mechanical qualities are also impressive
it better has to be excellent

the extreme corners are soft
the MTF results are not directly comparable across the different systems
flaws cannot be auto-corrected without data
quite as impressive unfortunately
lack of AF and an electronically couple aperture

Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Wide angle
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	2.8
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Fixed

Weight	15.52 oz
Diameter	2.81 in
Length	3.42 in
Filter size	3.39 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	< 8.5
Maximum magnification	12.5 x
Image stabilisation	no

Closest focusing distance	0.2

Colour of product	Black Green Silver
Body materials	Aluminium
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes

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