Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II
Quick answer
The Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/3.1 for the Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (12mm equiv.)
- 52 Sony E cameras
- Focal
- 8mm
- Aperture
- f/3.1
- 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 T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.1
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
Physical
- Diameter
- 73.6 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE 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 T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.1. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE 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/3.1.
What is the Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE 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 T3.1 Cine UMC FISH-EYE II fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 47 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.