Quick answer
The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for the Fujifilm X mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II: an APS-C fisheye lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II specifications
- Brand
- Rokinon
- Mount
- Fujifilm X
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
At 8mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II use?
It uses the Fujifilm X mount, so it fits Fujifilm X cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 8mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 12mm on full frame, with a 112.6° horizontal and 122° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II fit?
Any Fujifilm X-mount camera, including Fujifilm X-E1, Fujifilm X-E2, Fujifilm X-E3, Fujifilm X-E4, and Fujifilm X-H1 and 19 more.
Alternatives for Fujifilm X from other brands
All Fujifilm X lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
