Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye CS II DH
The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye is a 8mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Key Features — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
8mm Fisheye Prime: Fixed 8mm focal length produces a dramatic fisheye field of view with characteristic distortion on APS-C sensors.
f/3.5 Maximum Aperture: Reasonable light-gathering capability for a fisheye design, suitable for outdoor and moderately lit shooting conditions.
APS-C Format Coverage: Optimized for crop-sensor bodies, ensuring full-frame coverage without vignetting on APS-C DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.
Manual Focus Only: Dedicated manual focus ring gives photographers direct, precise control over focus placement with no autofocus motor.
Multiple Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax K, making it accessible across a broad range of camera systems.
Hood Integrated Design: Built-in petal-style lens hood protects the protruding front element, which cannot accept standard screw-on filters.
Lens Specifications — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Creative Effects, Architecture, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Fisheye |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 8mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax K |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 435g |
Description — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye CS II DH is a prime fisheye lens built for APS-C format cameras, offering a manual focus shooting experience across a broad selection of mounts. It is available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax K configurations, making it one of the more versatile fisheye options in terms of system compatibility. The 8mm focal length and f/3.5 maximum aperture define its optical character, delivering the wide, immersive perspective associated with fisheye optics.
At 435g, the lens balances substance and portability well for a fisheye design. There is no image stabilization, so photographers relying on this lens in challenging conditions will need to manage camera movement through technique or support. The fully manual focus system suits deliberate, considered shooting styles and is well-suited to landscape, architecture, and creative wide-angle work where precise control matters most.
Pros — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
- ✓Available in five mounts — Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax K — covering a wide range of camera systems
- ✓Prime 8mm focal length delivers consistent fisheye perspective with no zoom complexity
- ✓Designed specifically for APS-C sensors, ensuring optimized coverage for crop-sensor bodies
Cons — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may slow down shooting in fast-paced situations
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring steady hands or support for sharp results in lower light
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 is relatively modest, limiting low-light performance compared to faster alternatives
Reviews — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Videos — Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 (Hood Detachable (HD)) Fisheye lens review with samples (APS-C and full-frame) — Christopher Frost