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

Both are Canon EF-M fisheye lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II 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

5 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II and the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
260 g
not listed
Length
64.4 mm
not listed
Diameter
60 mm slimmer
73.6 mm
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both
Min focus distance
0.3 m both
Optical design
11 elements / 8 groups both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II

A 8mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens, the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

Our notes

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

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