Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II Fisheye Lens
The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II is a 8mm f/2.8 lens designed for Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II Fisheye Lens
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II
Key Features — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II
8mm Fisheye Prime: Fixed 8mm focal length produces a wide fisheye field of view on APS-C sensors, capturing immersive, distorted perspectives suited to creative and architectural photography.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Relatively fast maximum aperture for a fisheye lens, allowing usable exposure in low-light and indoor environments.
APS-C Format Coverage: Image circle designed specifically for crop-sensor mirrorless bodies, ensuring full-frame coverage without vignetting on supported systems.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring allows precise control over focus placement, suited to photographers comfortable with non-autofocus workflows.
Lightweight Build: At 260g, the lens adds minimal bulk to a mirrorless kit and pairs naturally with the compact bodies it is designed for.
Multi-Mount Availability: Available in Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, and Samsung NX mounts, covering a broad range of APS-C mirrorless platforms.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Astrophotography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Fisheye |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 8mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 260g |
Description — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II
The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II Fisheye Lens is a manual focus prime built specifically for APS-C mirrorless camera systems. With an 8mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture, it delivers a wide fisheye field of view with solid light-gathering performance for its category. The lens is offered in four mounts — Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, and Samsung NX — providing flexibility for photographers across different mirrorless ecosystems.
Weighing just 260 grams, it maintains a compact and portable profile that complements the lightweight nature of modern mirrorless bodies. The lens operates with manual focus only, requiring hands-on focusing technique from the shooter. There is no image stabilization included, and the lens has no filter thread, so standard screw-on filters cannot be attached.
Classified as a wide angle fisheye prime, this lens is purpose-built for creative and immersive imaging on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras.
Pros — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II
- ✓Wide f/2.8 maximum aperture offers useful light-gathering capability for a fisheye prime
- ✓Lightweight at just 260g, well-suited to compact mirrorless bodies
- ✓Broad mount compatibility covers Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, and Samsung NX systems
Cons — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 II
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may limit usability in fast-moving or action scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, adding challenge when shooting handheld in low light
- ✗No filter thread, limiting the ability to attach standard screw-on filters
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