Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 Review

Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 Verdict

The Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 is a classy looking lens, it's beautifully made and the results are excellent. AF would make focusing much easier, but it can be worked around and still leave the lens being very satisfying to use. At least with the large amount of depth of field available there is some leeway at longer distances.

In summary, it's a great lens that is delightful in use and delivers the goods.

Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 Pros

Outstanding central sharpness
Excellent overall results
Low distortion
Low CA
No flare
High quality of manufacture
Creative potential
Pleasant bokeh

Kowa Prominar 8.5mm f/2.8 Cons

Manual focusing can be tricky
No weather resistance
No depth of field scale

Features: 4/5

Handling: 4/5

Performance: 5/5

Value: 4/5

Overall Verdict

4.5/5

Specifications

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