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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 Canon EF-M mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT: an APS-C fisheye lens with a 7.5mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon EF-M mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M 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 APS-C (1.6x 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 Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, Canon EOS M200, and Canon EOS M3 and 6 more.
