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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 Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 7.5mm f/3.5 fisheye lens, the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT is designed for Sony E mount bodies. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 7.5mm | 134.8° | 141.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 11mm | 116° | 125.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye MFT use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 11mm on full frame, with a 116° horizontal and 125.1° 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 Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.