--- product_id: 45975652 title: "OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS WCON080E B28 Wide Angle Lens" brand: "om system" price: "β‚±4297" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 category: "Om System" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45975652-om-system-olympus-wcon080e-b28-wide-angle-lens store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 29mm & 40mm equivalent focal lengths 0.8x magnification boost Includes 43-55mm step-up ring OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS WCON080E B28 Wide Angle Lens **Brand:** om system **Price:** β‚±4297 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“Έ Capture More, Miss Less β€” Elevate Your Shots with Olympus Wide Angle Power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS WCON080E B28 Wide Angle Lens by om system - **How much does it cost?** β‚±4297 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45975652-om-system-olympus-wcon080e-b28-wide-angle-lens) ## Best For - om system enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted om system brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ready-to-Use Kit:** Comes with a 43-55mm step-up ring, so you’re set to upgrade your gear without extra hassle. - β€’ **Expand Your Frame:** Transform your camera’s zoom with a precise 0.8x wide-angle converter for stunningly broader shots. - β€’ **Optical Excellence:** Engineered for high-end optical performance, delivering sharp, distortion-minimized wide-angle images. - β€’ **Versatile Compatibility:** Seamlessly pairs with multiple Olympus filmless digital cameras, enhancing your creative flexibility. - β€’ **Trusted Quality & Durability:** Crafted with premium materials, this lens converter is built to last and impress in every shoot. ## Overview The OM SYSTEM Olympus WCON080E B28 Wide Angle Lens is a premium 0.8x converter designed to expand the field of view on select Olympus filmless digital cameras. Delivering equivalent focal lengths of 29mm or 40mm depending on the model, it enhances your zoom range with high-end optical clarity. Included is a 43-55mm step-up ring for easy mounting, making it a versatile and durable accessory for professionals seeking wider perspectives without compromising image quality. ## Description Product description Olympus B-28 Wide Angle Lens. The B-28 Wide-Angle lenswas designed for high-end optical performance, providing a 0.8x magnification to the built-in 3x zoom of the C-2500L SLR Filmless Digital Camera, D-620L Filmless Digital Camera, D-600L Filmless Digital Camera and D-500L. On the C-2500L, D-620L and D-600L this produces a 29mm equivalent lens, while it is equivalent to a 40mm lens on the D-500L. TheB-28 can also be used on the C-2000/2020 Zoom Filmless Digital Cameras, using the camera LCD as theviewfinder to produce a 28mm equivalent lens. Includes B-28 0.8X Wide converter lens and 43mmto 55mm step-up ringThe Olympus WCON-80E B-28 wide-angle lens is compatible with the Olympus C-2500L, D-620L, D-600L, D-500L, C-2000, and C-2020 Zoom filmless digital cameras. It adds a magnification of 0.8x to the built-in 3x zoom of the C-2500L SLR, D-620L, D-600L, and D-500L. You also get the equivalent of a 29mm lens on the C-2500L, D-620L, and D-600L and the equivalent of a 40mm lens on the desertcart.com The Olympus WCON-80E B-28 wide-angle lens is compatible with the Olympus C-2500L, D-620L, D-600L, D-500L, C-2000, and C-2020 Zoom filmless digital cameras. It adds a magnification of 0.8x to the built-in 3x zoom of the C-2500L SLR, D-620L, D-600L, and D-500L. You also get the equivalent of a 29mm lens on the C-2500L, D-620L, and D-600L and the equivalent of a 40mm lens on the D-500L. The B-28 adapter can also be used on the C-2000/2020 Zoom filmless digital cameras. This lens requires the use of a CLA-1 lens adapter tube. Review: Oly WCON-08E Wide Angle with 3040Z: A Short Report - I didn't "do the homework" on this lens before buying it, and even though it 'only' drops the focal length by .8, I'm kind of glad I went ahead and tried it versus some of the other alternatives. In my research after-the-fact, I've seen many say that it's difficult to significantly shorten the focal length without accepting image quality that ranges from poor to just plain awful. The good news: Image quality to MY untrained eye seems identical to that provided by that of the camera's onboard lens alone. The bad news: Everyone familiar with the lens noted the obvious issues of viewfinder and flash blockage. There's no way to mount anything this big without dealing with those issues. Other observations: It's a lens that's aesthetically pleasing to handle and the user certainly gets a sense of the quality of workmanship that went into the lens. Value observations: It's not the kind of lens you'd recommend as one of the first purchases on a tight budget. I had at first thought of returning it because of the modest (35->28) improvement offered, but as I evaluated the results and read about other lenses, I decided that a near flawless .8 was probably worth more than shorter focal lengths with obvious problems. The lens also came with the Oly 43-55mm step up ring, which I needed to buy anyway for the B-300 I'm also getting from B&H, currently on back order. The Net: I'm keeping the lens. If your camera has an even longer "shortest focal length" then you'll likely appreciate the lens and use it more often. And a final curiosity: Indoors, mounted on tripod with a fixed aiming point, the 3040Z would routinely fire the flash with the built in lens, and would NOT use the flash with the wide-angle mounted. This came as a surprise, since I'd read that adding lenses usually results in LOSS of light to the camera. If anything I might have guessed the opposite result flash wise, even though the lens is advertised as working 'without reducing aperture'. Review: Wide angle lens on a C2100UZ - I agree very much with Mr. Lassiter's comments. I would just like to add a little info. about using this lens with the Olympus C-2100UZ, because I found the scant information that is available a little ambiguous. Yes, you can use it with a C-2100UZ. You dont need a CLA-1 adapter, but you do need to shell out for a 49-55mm step-up ring as the one supplied is 43-55mm. Hope this helps. ## Features - Includes B-28 0.8x wide converter lens - 0.8x magnification - High-end optical performance - Comes with a 43-55mm step-up ring ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000051191 | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3) | | Date First Available | October 24, 2000 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 12.8 ounces | | Item model number | WCON-08E B-28 | | Manufacturer | Olympus | | Product Dimensions | 4.7 x 4.69 x 3.7 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** OM SYSTEM - **Camera Lens Description:** 55 month - **Lens Type:** Wide Angle - **Maximum Focal Length:** 55 Millimeters - **Minimum Focal Length:** 43 Millimeters ## Images ![OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS WCON080E B28 Wide Angle Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41g2b535tmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oly WCON-08E Wide Angle with 3040Z: A Short Report *by C***R on July 19, 2001* I didn't "do the homework" on this lens before buying it, and even though it 'only' drops the focal length by .8, I'm kind of glad I went ahead and tried it versus some of the other alternatives. In my research after-the-fact, I've seen many say that it's difficult to significantly shorten the focal length without accepting image quality that ranges from poor to just plain awful. The good news: Image quality to MY untrained eye seems identical to that provided by that of the camera's onboard lens alone. The bad news: Everyone familiar with the lens noted the obvious issues of viewfinder and flash blockage. There's no way to mount anything this big without dealing with those issues. Other observations: It's a lens that's aesthetically pleasing to handle and the user certainly gets a sense of the quality of workmanship that went into the lens. Value observations: It's not the kind of lens you'd recommend as one of the first purchases on a tight budget. I had at first thought of returning it because of the modest (35->28) improvement offered, but as I evaluated the results and read about other lenses, I decided that a near flawless .8 was probably worth more than shorter focal lengths with obvious problems. The lens also came with the Oly 43-55mm step up ring, which I needed to buy anyway for the B-300 I'm also getting from B&H, currently on back order. The Net: I'm keeping the lens. If your camera has an even longer "shortest focal length" then you'll likely appreciate the lens and use it more often. And a final curiosity: Indoors, mounted on tripod with a fixed aiming point, the 3040Z would routinely fire the flash with the built in lens, and would NOT use the flash with the wide-angle mounted. This came as a surprise, since I'd read that adding lenses usually results in LOSS of light to the camera. If anything I might have guessed the opposite result flash wise, even though the lens is advertised as working 'without reducing aperture'. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wide angle lens on a C2100UZ *by A***E on April 10, 2003* I agree very much with Mr. Lassiter's comments. I would just like to add a little info. about using this lens with the Olympus C-2100UZ, because I found the scant information that is available a little ambiguous. Yes, you can use it with a C-2100UZ. You dont need a CLA-1 adapter, but you do need to shell out for a 49-55mm step-up ring as the one supplied is 43-55mm. Hope this helps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for a Range of Cameras *by A***R on January 25, 2007* I actually own a Panasonic FZ50. This works great with it. It has 55mm Threads so it fits on directly. While it "only" drops it down to 28mm thats really mostly what I need. 28mm is more than you might think. The distortion is very minimal. It gives clear pictures with very few defects(purple fringing is a problem with some other lenses). The only lens thats better is the one by panasonic, but it cost twice as much. For the money, this is definitely the best buy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45975652-om-system-olympus-wcon080e-b28-wide-angle-lens](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45975652-om-system-olympus-wcon080e-b28-wide-angle-lens) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*