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The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II is a fisheye lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2013. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 392 €;
22 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.
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This lens is available with the following mounts:
Canon EOS M: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Canon EOS M.
Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Sony.
Fujifilm X-mount: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Fuji.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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