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Quick answer
The Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 7mm at f/3.5 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT is a fisheye lens covering 7.5mm at f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 7mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.09 m
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT?
At 7mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 15mm | 100.4° | 110.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT?
It is a fixed 7mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 7mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 15mm on full frame, with a 100.4° horizontal and 110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
