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 Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 16mm on full frame, with a 96.7° horizontal and 107° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
