Samyang Canon EF-M mount Fisheye
Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II
Quick answer
The Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/3.8 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (13mm equiv.)
- 11 Canon EF-M cameras
- Focal
- 8mm
- Aperture
- f/3.8
- Min focus
- 0.3m
- AF motor
- None
What 8mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 13mm
- 118.8° 109.2° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 8mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSamyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.8
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
Physical
- Diameter
- 75 mm
General
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Lens type
- Fisheye
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC 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.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II 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 T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC 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/3.8.
What is the Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II 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 T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M, Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, and Canon EOS M200 and 6 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.