Quick answer
Manual-focus fisheye for APS-C mirrorless. It provides a 180 degree diagonal fisheye view with strong distortion.
Pros
- Small
- Dramatic perspective
- 180 degree diagonal view
Cons
- Manual focus
- APS-C only
Verdict
Think of it as a fun and flexible fisheye for creative looks.
About this lens
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II is a fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- 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?
- Creative wide shots
- Skating and action
- Interiors and tight spaces
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 8mm | 132.1° | 139.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II APS-C only?
Yes. Its image circle is sized for APS-C sensors, so on a full-frame body it would force a crop or show vignetting.
What field of view does the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II give?
About 180 degrees diagonally, which gives the full fisheye effect with strong distortion.
Does the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-eye II have autofocus?
No. It is a manual-focus lens, so you focus using the lens barrel.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
