Quick answer
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS: an APS-C fisheye lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF-M mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Fisheye
What can you shoot with the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS?
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 | 1.6x | 13mm | 109.2° | 118.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye CS?
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 CS 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 CS 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 CS 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.
