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Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye vs T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II

Both are Sony E fisheye lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye and the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
217 g
not listed
Diameter
not listed
73.6 mm
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 8 groups
11 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2012
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both
Min focus distance
0.3 m both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye

This 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

Our notes

Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II

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