Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm
Delivering a 220-degree diagonal field of view, this manual focus 3.5mm f/2.8 prime creates an extreme circular fisheye image on Micro Four Thirds sensors. Its compact 190g build and close 95mm minimum focus distance make it a highly portable option for exaggerated perspectives. This lens is best for photographers experimenting with immersive panoramic shots and creative close-up work where full subject distortion is the goal.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 4 |
| Focal Length Max | 4 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 61 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 95 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 370 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm | 13.9 | 32.1 | 84.6 | 94.4 | 37.2 | 45.9 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 26.9 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.2 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.9 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.9 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 80 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.4 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.3 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 80 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.7 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 58.9 | 38 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.3 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.9 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.8 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$195
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Usage Scores
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