Samyang Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (12mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 8mm
- Aperture
- f/3.8
- Min focus
- 0.3m
- AF motor
- None
What 8mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 12mm
- 122° 112.6° 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
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 (1.5x 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 T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS 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 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.