Quick answer
The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens, the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with aspherical elements. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II?
At 8mm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS 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/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS 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/3.5.
What is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS 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/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS 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.
