Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II Lens
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 is a 8mm f/2.8 lens designed for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M mount cameras. Used copies start from $159.8 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II Lens
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Lens Overview — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
Key Features — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
8mm Fisheye Prime: Fixed 8mm focal length delivers a wide, immersive fisheye perspective with characteristic barrel distortion and an expansive field of view.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: A relatively fast aperture for a fisheye lens, allowing for usable low-light shooting and some separation between subject and background.
APS-C Mirrorless Coverage: Designed specifically for crop-sensor mirrorless bodies, making full use of the image circle on Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M systems.
Three Mount Options: Available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M mounts, covering a broad range of popular APS-C mirrorless platforms.
Manual Focus Design: A smooth manual focus ring gives photographers direct control over focus, suited to considered shooting styles and creative applications.
Lightweight Build: At 260g, the lens pairs well with compact mirrorless bodies without adding significant bulk or weight to the kit.
Lens Specifications — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Astrophotography, Travel, 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, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 260g |
Description — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a prime fisheye lens built for APS-C mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M mounts. Its 8mm focal length places it firmly in the wide angle category, and the f/2.8 maximum aperture gives it solid light-gathering capability for a lens of this type. At 260g, it is compact enough to carry comfortably on a day's shoot without adding significant weight to your kit.
Focus is manual only, which gives the photographer precise control but requires familiarity with manual focusing technique. There is no image stabilization on board, and the lens carries no filter thread, which is typical of fisheye designs where the front element curves outward significantly. Whether used for creative portraiture, architecture, or wide environmental work, this lens offers a dedicated fisheye tool for mirrorless shooters across three major camera systems.
Pros — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
- ✓Wide f/2.8 maximum aperture for a fisheye prime lens
- ✓Lightweight at just 260g, well-suited for compact mirrorless systems
- ✓Available in three mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M
Cons — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus system present
- ✗No image stabilization
- ✗No filter thread, limiting the use of screw-in filters
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Frequently Asked Questions — Samyang 8mm f/2.8
Which camera mounts is the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II compatible with?+
The lens is available for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF-M mounts. All three are mirrorless camera systems, and the lens is designed specifically for APS-C sensor bodies within those systems.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a manual focus lens only. There is no autofocus motor, so all focusing must be done by hand using the focus ring.
Can I use screw-in filters with this lens?+
No, the lens does not have a filter thread. This is a common design trait of fisheye lenses due to the strongly protruding curved front element.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. Photographers should rely on their camera body's in-body stabilization if available, or use faster shutter speeds to minimize camera shake.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II weighs 260g, making it a relatively lightweight prime that should balance well on compact APS-C mirrorless camera bodies.