Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II : Specifications and Opinions

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Magnum58

sent on 05 Aprile 2024

Pros: Size and weight, sharpness up to the corners, flare resistance, possibility of obtaining super wide straight effect

Cons: For now, none, except perhaps the unstable attachment of the lens cap

Opinion: I state that I bought this lens for the Canon M50 Mk II because it would worthily replace the Sigma 12-24 coupling on Canon 6D ff, and I must say that this 8 mm apsc (therefore a 12.8 mm equivalent) does its job very well. Having never used a fisheye before, I was afraid that the "curved" effect was inevitable and only suitable for impressive photos. On the other hand, I have found that if used in the right way, this lens provides images that are not distorted and fully usable without any correction, making it perfect for landscape photos. In shots with lines perpendicular to the sensor, if you have the foresight to frame their convergence in the center of the image, they are perfectly straight already starting from the extreme angle. On the other hand, straightening the lines parallel to the sensor, especially the vertical ones, is more problematic, while for the horizontal ones, if you have the foresight to keep the horizon line in the center of the image, the latter will be perfectly straight. I don't know if this happens with all fisheyes (as I said I had never tried one), but I have to say that this lens worthily replaces a super wide angle on apsc! Another plus point is the sharpness up to the extreme angles already from f/4, contrary to the Sigma 12-24 (at least the specimen in my possession) which on ff left a lot to be desired on the corners, even closing to f/8 or f/11... Obviously, those exposed are the impressions of the first half day of use, on shots taken with the exclusive purpose of bringing out the limits of the optics, so much so that I get to shoot framing the direct sun, and surprisingly I did not see any flare and no loss of contrast. What else to say..., for now I could only give a score of 10.

Gabriele Castellari

sent on 05 Settembre 2022

Pros: Excellent construction quality perceived, lightness, robustness, it is used in hyperfocal and is all in focus, sharpness at the top.

Cons: Metric scale below 1.5 meters. Being manual it is used in stop down, which displaces a little those who are used to the whole opening ... for me on the other hand there is nothing else.

Opinion: Having kept the now devalued price, but not for quality, my old Sony Nex7, I replaced the Fisheye Samyang 12mm f/2.8 (heavy and very bulky also for the adapter ring) that I mounted on the Sony A7r2, with the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye which, in addition to being very light, has the specific attachment for Sony E. Now I keep it always mounted on the old Nex7 APS-C. I must say that the results are of absolute excellence and do not regret the quality of the FF or the previous perspective. Highly recommended.

Nicu95

sent on 31 Gennaio 2019

Pros: Sharpness, excellent construction, compact, very versatile, inexpensive.

Cons: Smooth focus ring.

Opinion: I state that I possess the first version of the lens for Sony, but I also had the second on Samsung NX. In terms of quality absolutely no difference, the difference is in weight, the second version has one more lens and the rear element is wider, probably better distributes the light on the sensor. Excellent lens If you like the fish eye optics. F 2.8 is a decent opening also for indoor or night-scapes. Obviously, given the desired distortion, do not expect that the sharpness at the edges is the same as the center, however it is very sharp the lens. Beautiful lens solid and durable, to a friend of mine has fallen and, never seen until now, is not broken!!! It still works great, Baloditivo! Photo and video quality: 8.5. Build Quality: 9.5. Focal length of 8mm and goodbye to autofocus, piglia almost everything in focus, only with subjects closer than 1.5 meters you have to do some attention. If you do not like this type of optics do not take it, if you have never tried it, buy it and you will not regret it, if ever you can resell at a great price given the fact that it is not very second hand.

Dinofer

sent on 18 Dicembre 2018

Pros: Excellent quality, very robust, total focus.

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: It is a great quality lens that continually surprises you. The material is great and the focus is no problem. It is bright though very small and a bit difficult to use. The price, although it is convenient, is still not low. It is almost unobvable as used. Excellent yield at all focal lengths, including 2.8.

Alessandro Callea

sent on 02 Agosto 2018

Pros: Cost, very compact and sturdy, bright and large angle of field.

Cons: No view quality/price.

Opinion: I have this lens for a few months now, I never wanted to hear about the optical fish, well I had to reconsider... this little Samyang stunned me, you get great photographs with an impressive angle of field, the quality Image is very good and is also very bright, is not excluded a test even at night, I'm really happy, the distortion on the ML is visible in real time both in the viewfinder and in the display, this helps a lot in the process of shooting, excellent really and happy to have it buys is the only Samyang optics of my kit currently in use on my Fujifilm T-20 and H-1 ML.

Lorenzo C.

sent on 30 Marzo 2018

Pros: Affordable cost, sharpness, brightness and good color rendering.

Cons: For the quality / price ratio I would say no, but if we really want to find something, the maf is not very fluid.

Opinion: Taken a few days ago for my xt2 to do something fun and out of the usual patterns, I'm finding myself very well. Like all the particular objectives of this kind, it should be known to use. Take into account the lines, perspectives and type of photo you want to do, also because post does not adjust much at these extremes. Recommended and always kept in the bag for those, like me, has the whim of a "special research" in the shots.

Andomotard

sent on 28 Giugno 2017

Pros: Compact, solid, pretty bright, fun, corner, hyperfocal

Cons: It is used sparingly, maf long ring

Opinion: Purchased as a challenge to mount it on the x-t10, it's a little jewel that sometimes saves the day when it's not inspired. Keep it behind, though we probably will not use it, because it's really minute and it's everywhere. To use for night photos, in other fields it is used with criterion because it risks becoming stuccoable. I find it pleasant especially for close-up sports photography because of a lot of dynamism. Be careful not to photograph your fingers and feet, the field of corn is crazy .. .

user81826

sent on 28 Gennaio 2017

Pros: Size, weight, satisfactory sharpness, uniqueness in the market, brightness that makes it excellent along with the short focal for stellate, price.

Cons: Hard focus ring, graft that maintains a bit of play compared to the Fuji bayonet.

Opinion: It is a lens that can give a lot and that should not be taken too lightly because once included can give unique and original shots. The colors that it pulls out are pretty saturated, at least compared to Fuji lenses. The sharpness is excellent even at full aperture, quite uniform in the frame, and also has a particular star effect that on certain occasions can be appreciated. Like all Samyang lenses it definitely does not have the tight tolerances of a Zeiss, so it can happen the specimen that presents a little ' of the game on the bayonet, depending on the specimen of machine body that you have.

Stebiscio

sent on 18 Gennaio 2017

Pros: 180 ° crisp, brightness, price, compactness, robustness

Cons: inaccurate ring MF and jerky aperture ring

Opinion: Absolutely very pleased with this little gem bought on Amazon for less than € 300 for my Sony a6000, purchased mostly for fun and special picture data from fish eye but become a goal that often use Regulations also and especially for astrophotography given the 'excellent brightness. Manual focus is not annoying if it is used for landscapes. Slight chromatic aberration and distortion on some occasions correctable PP. Very satisfied, I recommend it.

Maxbarbieri

sent on 05 Dicembre 2016

Pros: field angle, brightness, price, compact, discreet sharpness

Cons: Manual focus, weight

Opinion: Got used to 210 on Amazon, I arrived one indistinguishable from the new (but without Fowa card .. patience!). RNLA first thing that struck me was the weight. Compared to Fuji 18mm or 27mm pancake seemed a piece of lead (maybe you feel more because being small I'll lighter aspects ..). In each case with Fujifilm x-a1 + factory grip I would say that balance, whereas no grip imbalance is felt since the machine body is very light. It is good that intrigued me for some time, although not essential for me, I wanted to give up to have some fun 'to do something different. The focus is very easy for people not in the foreground even at full aperture. For close-ups diaphragm opened instead it helps with the magnification of the focus (the focus peaking I find it useless with this particular optical) or if there is to seize the moment you can entrust to the ring with the distances (which seems to me quite clear, unlike other bodyand optical Samyang) .rnComunque mine are simple iniziali..l'ho impressions really used just for the moment, and I have yet to experience a lot. But I can say that I like molto..si open new prospettive.rnMi would have liked a minimum focusing distance .. more corta..ma patience, already so it's not bad.