8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II
- 8mm
- f/2.8
- Fisheye
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens from Samyang fits Canon EF mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF
- 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 Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 8mm | 132.1° | 139.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 13mm | 109.2° | 118.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye 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 Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 13mm on full frame, with a 109.2° horizontal and 118.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
