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  | sent on 04 Marzo 2013 Pros: A very good fisheye coverage for my APS-C camera (40D Canon). An inexpensive lens. The build is very good. Focus is very smooth and easy. Cons: There are no problems with this lens. Opinion: After reading the article by Juza last Nov. 30th. 2012 ""The APS-C fisheyes: Sigma 4.5mm and 10 mm" I have been searching for a used (pre-loved) fisheye lens. I found a used 8mm Bower f 3.5 which is the same as a Samyang 8mm. This is a very good lens for a cropped sensor camera and I am pleased with the quality. The manual operation is not a problem for photographers who have been taking pictures since the old film days when manual focus was normal. As others have said before me, this is a good inexpensive alternative, for photographers to try the fisheye viewpoint. Regards. Jim. |
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 | sent on 24 Gennaio 2026 Pros: Robust and easy to handle, it is reminiscent of the optics of the 70s. Cons: Nothing. Opinion: I fully share Mikidel's opinion. But the fact that the lens hood is not detachable, on this lens for me is a merit and not a defect; it increases the feeling of robustness and given the large protrusion of the front lens it is also a protection (albeit partial). I bought it on RCE Foto used (perfect as new) for 100 euros with 2 years warranty. For the moment I consider it an excellent purchase, then with time and use we will see its reliability. For now I have to say that it is very fun and pleasant to use. Vote 9. |
 | sent on 02 Gennaio 2019 Pros: Solid, unusual, sharp already from f/5.6, colors, simple to use while being free of AF and data transmission diaphragm, economical Cons: Flare, sharpness at f/3.5in, non detachable lens hood Opinion: After a long time since the purchase of this lens from the unusual recovery, I must say that I have not regretted at all the purchase made, both for the price paid at the time of purchase (much less than any proposed Canon or third party), which for The overall quality of the optics. After reading many reviews, I have to say that I already knew what I was buying (merits and flaws), but I did not imagine how much enthusiasm can give a fish-eye like this for unusual shooting that can give. The flare in the presence of lateral sun is seen, common in this category of ultragrandangular and it is good to take into account during shooting to accept the presence of reflections in the frame or change framing. Good sharpness already from F/5.6 to F/8 improves again and remains optimal up to F/11, then diffraction begins to make feel, I do not recommend opening F/3.5 if not at low ISO and in unfavorable light conditions with machine on tripods , because otherwise the results can be quite disappointing. Light enough, does not make you miss the autofocus (at most, to be fussy, focheggio helping me with the magnification of Live view or imposed hyperfocal) and has earned a corner in the backpack that I always carry with me, but unlike Asserted by someone, I do not recommend the use with reflex Full frame because in the shooting is photographed also the lens hood, which is not detachable, as in the series II (from which differs only for this particular), then on FX this does not become a Circular Fish-Eye. Good the front cap that is fixed to the lens hood and that in my opinion is always keep mounted and remove only to make the shoot in order to avoid fingerprints or damage to the front lens quite protruding. Excellently solid construction, does not make you sell a kidney for purchase and if you do not like the type of photos that can give you can always resell without losing much. Very recommended purchase. Rated 9 |
 | sent on 28 Aprile 2016 Pros: Economic, sharpness from f5.6 Cons: flare, sharpness 3.5 Opinion: we start with the pros, costs just over € 100 used and gives a good yield from 5.6 ... nothing to be said for the amount that you pay if the quality really painful to 3.5 (almost unusable) and the resistance to the minimum flare, but I think it is a little 'common among fisheye and grandangolarirnSe used the right and when you need it is nice, if you overdo stove. I finished for use as a wide-angle (with the horizon in the center to non-distorting) and I swapped for the Tamron 11-18 |
 | sent on 19 Gennaio 2016 Pros: Price; Construction; Optical performance; Cons: The first version of the lens hood is not removable made it hard for deep cleaning of the front lens. In the second version they have solved the problem; Lack of communication exif data to the camera; Opinion: Slow-paced and easy to use, with which it takes very little to get shots of effect. For many, the manual focus is a problem, but as a lens that is used almost always in the problem iperfocale divente irrelevant. The only real drawback is the lack of communication between the lens and the camera for recording data exif.rnIl price makes it a must-have lens. |
 | sent on 25 Settembre 2014 Pros: Great fun, Sturdy and well-built, no vignetting. Cons: Lack shooting data Opinion: Perspective is creative fun, a nice toy that has great value for money. It 's my first fisheye I bought it used for cheap with intentodi play with it and do qialche creative experience, I must say that sharpness is not the best, you should also take a little hand in quente is all manual including the focus that is necessary to adjust the dial measures, made in good f8, but the tripod is almost a must. The flare I have to say that under certain conditions it suffers a bit, but guys for less than 200 euro is a great deal. |
  | sent on 06 Novembre 2013 Pros: One of the funniest circolazione.rnperfetta optics for video absolutely out of the ordinary (I started crawling babies, which looked like giants!) Rnper is what it costs to have a body Cons: the optical quality is questionable (contrary to the construction quality). rnper have good results should be close to F 5.6 at least. but it is so long buia.rnAF manual does not always comodo.rnsopratutto the inability to close half stop. will immediately switch from 3.5 to 5.6 to 8! Opinion: Optics really fun to create a special atmosphere, especially in particular contexts. bridges, city center, attractions turistiche.rnrnAL Unlike conventional grand'angoli which to fight the linear deformations end up distorting subjects as close as volti.rnrnqui the opposite happens. the faces are proportional, while walls and ceilings sag .... rnrnalcuni corners of my funniest videos are shot with this lente.rnSe it is true that the optical quality is not excellent, it is also true that the photos you do with a fisheye are just creative experiments, fantasy games. where you can see everything but the aberration. rnrnma just look at the gallery below ... rnrnUn greeting |
  | sent on 21 Febbraio 2013 Pros: light, 8 mm, good build quality Cons: little sharpness, chromatic aberrations and poor outcome with modern canon 18 megapixel sensors. Opinion: reading the positive reviews on this perspective, I drew and testing it .. I bought it I noticed how construction is pretty accurate and strong .. but the optical quality live elsewhere .. this light shows through and through quality Optical mediocre, only with much improved post produzione.nelle SLR sensors now with very dense (550d, 650D, 7D) consiglio.e I do not come from a tokina 10-17 (pretty good). clearly I launched the sigma 10 f 2.8 fisheye.anche if it has the angle of view of canon 167 °, the difference in sharpness is embarrassing (there is also a big difference in price.) but I just can not say that the Samyang is clear .. |
 | sent on 13 Febbraio 2013 Pros: Build quality, price, good image quality, weight. Cons: Lack exif data. Opinion: I have this lens for a year now, and it's hard for me to leave the house when I leave. Allows photos very creative, has an extremely low weight and optimal image quality at f 5.6. I do not think that the mode focusing is accurate, looking at the live view known (at least in my case) the focus to infinity by placing the ring in the middle (0.7m), but I do not think this needed to focus an autofocus. Apart from that I brought this lens everywhere, great for landscapes and night shots. I do not think you can find better in that price range, I found it used at € 200 and it was a good buy. |
 | sent on 26 Dicembre 2012 Pros: Build quality, resistance to flare, sharpness, image quality and performance. Cons: lack of AF but is not a true against Opinion: Vote of 10/10. Great value! If I think of the cost of other lenses I find this lens even more exceptional. Great color rendering, excellent resistance to flare, clear and "sharp". RnOvvio that small defects are found but there is no lens is 250 euro perfetta.rnSi new and even below 200 euro used ... what you want? It makes no sense to spend 1000 euro for a fisheye Canon.rnQualità constructive another neo ottima.rnrnUnico, so to speak, the lack of AF and a ring to focus not so intuitive that goes relazionatarncon the dial aperture.rn |
 | sent on 22 Dicembre 2012 Pros: Price, 8mm, optical performance, construction Cons: Nothing Opinion: One of my favorite lenses. His 8mm give the possibility to make very creative shots, great landscapes and astronomical photos. And 'perspective born to Aps-c, but I have used it with great satisfaction at Full Frame, obviously cutting out a bit. Great is the construction of the lens that the light output, especially considering the price and considering how much they cost Fisheye others on the market. The focus is manual, but 8mm is not a big problem. In short perspective a must have, especially if you love me as of particular photos. |
 | sent on 29 Ottobre 2012 Pros: Economic, excellent construction (all metal), focus ring smooth, well balanced and no play, excellent optical quality, both in relation to the price both in absolute terms. Distortion more pleasant and less extreme than other fisheye lenses, especially in the corners. Excellent resistance to flare and ghost. Cons: At full aperture is a bit 'soft, especially at the corners and has some chromatic aberration. Closing a bit 'definition achieves excellent levels and AC are reduced. The version without chip does not allow the operation of the exposure of some reflex nikon. The aperture ring has openings widely spaced (click to 1 stop) and you pass f/3.5 to f/5.6. There is no minimum f/4.rnDistanza focus quite high: 30 cm from the floor sensor and well 15 cm (approximately) from the lens front ... a little 'Tantini counting that other fish focheggiano to 1-3 cm from the front. Opinion: Good fisheye lens for a very low price, on second is 200 € without any problem and you sell at the same price. Great if you want to try shooting with this kind of lens without svenarsi.rnLa peculiar projection (only as far as I know) makes the distortion very pleasant and not so extreme, while maintaining the angle of view of 180 °. RNLA version chip (especially useful to nikonisti like me) it costs a lot more than the "smooth", but with a minimum amount of manual hand you can add the chip (23 € cost) and use it like any other lens with electronic contacts, complete with exif completametne meter running, adjustable diaphragm third parties to stop all modes, etc. ecc.rnLa minimum focusing can lead to 3-4 cm from the front lens by simply removing a screw blocco.rnrnSe you are looking for a fisheye for aps, you can not consider this little gem. |
 | sent on 25 Ottobre 2012 Pros: In relation to its price, very low, very good mechanical construction and very good optical quality: superb color rendition, sharpness and micro-though not stellar, definitely excellent, but above all, really unexpected. rn Cons: Lack of transfer of the data to the reflex opening diaphragm. Opinion: I was amazed by its yield, color, sharpness and contrast, even with the sun at the edge of the frame. Definitely, a good price, a lens impossible to overcome. All this, coming from an amateur photographer who has used and still uses (possibly) aims C. Zeiss T * glass of comparison for all other brands. Definitely a Samyang 8mm f3.5 great surprise, that I consider still an outstanding goal. Highly recommended for anyone who loves capturing, interpreting, the great outdoors. RNIN more, with the necessary special attentions, is able to "imitate" excellently an ultra-wide angle, overcoming, for amplitude of the angle of field. |
 | sent on 08 Ottobre 2012 Pros: Price, build quality, color rendition. Cons: Diaphragm adjustable only by 'objective. (Perhaps the real downside and do not know after a long time in which the aperture is the photo was taken) Opinion: Those who enter for the first time in world fish-eye and wants to satisfy the hunger of this particular photo is the 'right target. Relationship quality price unapproachable. Color rendering and very good details. Excellent backlit, with precautions' s manual. There 'is the' autofocus but if you miss it. On my Canon 60d c 'is communication with the' exposure although two to three stops of difference, just get the 'habit ... L 'only real annoyance is the' night use with live view, you must set high iso to view the scene and frame (at least I use this trick) and then set the right parameters and make the photo ... A good exercise to find the right exposure without the 'help Dell' electronics, as an objective 'past. So in the final great for photo details and to great effect, but by controlling the distortion has proved a very good lens, making diminish the desire of the Sigma 8-16. Highly recommended. |
 | sent on 16 Marzo 2012 Pros: very low price, build quality, original effect, good image quality Cons: although I'm not really a problem, lack of autofocus, aperture control by the lens hood and fixed Opinion: Goal from the low cost but good quality of the image and the effect very funny and original, the viewing angle EDI nearly 180 °. High quality construction, the body is metal, the autofocus does not work but it is not a problem as the greatest depth of field, bringing the lens of infinity / hyperfocal you always get everything in focus from about 50-60 cm, also aperture is set manually by the lens but this is not a big problem. I think the resolution is good, you just have to be careful with reflections especially in the light. This tipipologia lenses even if you do not use every day in my opinion are very fun to use and develop the imagination, are satisfied with the purchase. If it cost 3 times as much as the original Canon I would never have bought a fisheye. |
 | sent on 16 Marzo 2012 Pros: build quality, light output and above unbeatable Cons: Hardly anyone especially if related to the price ... if you want to be picky ... but lacks the autofocus optics gods of this focal length he hears little lack and it is a bit "soft" full aperture Opinion: This objective, which I bought after reading praises on various forums, has satisfied my craving for a fish-eye wide angle for "creative" photo and a bit 'crazy that I had some time ... unfortunately until now the Fish- eye cost a bang ... with this Korean company is fortunately no longer the case. The aim, born to the APS-C, presents well with a solid, all-metal apart from the integrated petal hood construction is plastic. The sliding of the rings is fluid, especially that of the focus that is completely manual. I use it only with manual exposure, working in hyperfocal ... with F8 aperture and fire set from 2 to 3 meters I focus almost everything ... The coverage is superb, especially considering the cost of the lens ... it should be realistically used sparingly because you risk falling into banality and become boring, but for some artistic shots and first special plans is phenomenal. |
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