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Samyang 8mm F/2.8 UMC Fisheye Lens
For Sony E Mount
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Fisheye Lens. Shows straight lines as curves.
No thread to mount front filters.
Manual Focus Only lens.Lens Description
The Samyang 8mm F/2.8 UMC Fisheye is an ultra-wide prime designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This bright prime has a 8mm focal-length. It provides the same field of view as a 12mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This prime lens focuses down to 30cm from the imaging plane. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
The lens weighs 217g.
This version of the lens has a Sony E mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Sony E mount cameras with APS-C (1.5X) sensors. Samyang also makes this lens for Fujifilm X mount.
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
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Weight
Samyang 8mm F/2.8 UMC Fisheye Specifications
| Brand | Samyang | Model | 8mm F/2.8 UMC Fisheye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1.5X | |
| Focal Length | 8mm | View Angle | 180° |
| Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 30cm | Magnification | Unknown |
| Filter Size | Aperture Blades | 6 | |
| Size (D x L) | 60 x 56mm | Weight | 217g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Fixed | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Circular Fisheye | Introduced | 2011-06-11 |
| Limitations | Completely manual lens. Aperture must be operated manually. Manual focus only. | ||
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Samyang 8mm F/2.8 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Fisheye Lens. Shows straight lines as curves.No thread to mount front filters.Manual Focus Only lens.| 8mm Focal-Length | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
| No filter thread | Manual Focus only |
| Sony E Mount | APS-C (1.5X) Coverage |
| 217g Lens Weight | 60 x 56mm (D x L) |
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