Quick answer
The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm 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
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II: a fisheye lens with a 8mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II?
At 8mm 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 | 8mm | 132.1° | 139.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 12mm | 112.6° | 122° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS 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/3.5.
What is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x 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 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS II 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.
