Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II Lens for Fujifilm X
The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X is a 8mm f/2.8 lens designed for Fujifilm X mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
Key Features — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
8mm Fisheye Prime: Fixed 8mm focal length delivers a fully immersive fisheye perspective with characteristic barrel distortion on APS-C sensors.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Wide maximum aperture allows usable handheld shooting in lower light conditions, uncommon for fisheye lenses in this price range.
Fujifilm X Mount: Dedicated Fujifilm X mount provides a secure, system-native fit for Fujifilm X-series APS-C mirrorless cameras.
UMC Lens Coatings: Ultra Multi-Coating reduces flare and ghosting, helping maintain contrast and color accuracy when shooting toward light sources.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus ring gives photographers direct, precise control over focus — well-suited to landscape, architecture, and creative shooting.
Compact 260g Build: At just 260g, this lens pairs naturally with the lightweight, compact bodies of the Fujifilm X system for all-day carry.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Creative Effects, Architecture, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Fisheye |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 8mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 260g |
Description — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II is a prime fisheye lens designed for Fujifilm X mount mirrorless cameras with an APS-C sensor format. With a fixed focal length of 8mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it offers a wide-angle, immersive perspective that fisheye shooters look for. Weighing just 260g, it is a genuinely portable option that won't add much bulk to a mirrorless kit.
Focus is manual only, giving the photographer direct, tactile control over their shots. There is no image stabilization, so a steady hand or support is recommended. The lens carries no filter thread, consistent with the curved front element design common to fisheye lenses.
For Fujifilm X system shooters seeking a dedicated fisheye prime with a bright f/2.8 aperture in a lightweight package, this Rokinon is a focused, no-frills option.
Pros — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
- ✓Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for a fisheye prime
- ✓Very lightweight at only 260g, easy to carry for extended shoots
- ✓Dedicated Fujifilm X mount ensures a proper, system-native fit
Cons — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support whatsoever
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be limiting in handheld low-light scenarios
- ✗No filter thread, preventing use of standard screw-on filters
Videos — Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fish-Eye II X
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC ii lens review with samples — Christopher Frost