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The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC Fisheye CS II is a manual-focus circular fisheye for Canon EF DSLRs. Its 8mm focal length and stereographic projection bend a full 180-degree view into the frame, with a built-in petal hood and an aspherical element to keep distortion and color fringing in check. It is a niche lens: no autofocus, no electronic aperture coupling, and no EXIF data on most bodies. Against Canon's own fisheyes it gives up autofocus and weather sealing but keeps the same dramatic look for far less outlay. Owners praise its sharpness in the center and its solid build; the usual complaints are soft corners, chromatic fringing and the effort of manual focus and stop-down metering.
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Lowest price we've seen: $117.00 on Nov 14 at Kamerastore. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 14.
Owners treat it as a specialist lens that delivers the fisheye look for little money. They like the center sharpness and build, and accept manual focus as part of the deal. Complaints center on soft corners, fringing and the lack of electronic communication with the camera.
The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC Fisheye CS II is a fixed focal length fisheye lens with a Canon EF mount. It has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 and an 8 mm focal length.
The lens includes an aspherical element and comes in black.
