Is this lens autofocus?

No. It is manual focus only, with a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.

Does it fit my Fuji camera?

It comes in Fuji X-mount and fits X-system bodies such as the X-E1 and X-T1.

Can I use filters on it?

No. The lens has no filter thread, and the hood is built in.

At $219.78 at FW Photo Lab as of November 7, 2026, it is the best new price among 5 stores listing it new.

The lens and a lens cap are included.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. It relies on the camera body or on steady hands.

Where is the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens cheapest?

At FW Photo Lab, for $219.78, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens?

Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings.

Where can I buy the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens?

9 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, FW Photo Lab, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Walmart, The Pixel Hub.

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Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens

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$219.78at FW Photo LabObserved at 11:54 PM

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Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens

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$219.78at FW Photo LabObserved at 11:54 PM

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens

The Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II is a manual-focus fisheye lens for Fuji X-mount cameras. It gives a circular fisheye view with a fast f/2.8 aperture, 11 elements in 8 groups and a built-in hood. It has no filter thread and no image stabilization, and it focuses manually from 0.3 m. The best new price is $219.78 at FW Photo Lab as of November 7, 2026, with 5 stores listing it new.

Best forFuji X shooters who want a fisheye lookArchitecture and skate photographersBudget wide-angle experimentsVideo and stills with manual focus

Pros

Fast f/2.8 aperture for a fisheye
Solid, tightly assembled build
Built-in hood protects the front element
Internal focusing keeps the lens length fixed
Sharp center at mid apertures

Cons

Manual focus only, no autofocus
No filter thread, so no screw-on filters
No image stabilization
Soft corners wide open
Fisheye distortion is fixed, not correctable in-camera

Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens prices at every store

FW Photo LabNew
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$219.78Observed at 11:54 PM
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$229.95Observed at 11:54 PM
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$249.00Observed at 11:54 PM
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$299.95Observed at 11:54 PM
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Availability unknownSold by northrio4erd (100% positive, 558 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$149.00+ $8.17 shippingVerified
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$235.00Observed at 11:54 PM
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Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens price history

Lowest price we've seen: $199.00 on Nov 7. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

4.2 / 527 ratings

Owners rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings. They like the build and the fisheye effect for the price. Many mention that manual focus and soft corners take getting used to.

What people mention

BuildPraisedOwners describe the lens as very solid and tightly assembled.
FocusMixedManual focus is fine for some but slows down others.
SharpnessMixedThe center is sharp, but corners are soft wide open.
FiltersCriticisedThere is no filter thread, so screw-on filters cannot be used.
DistortionPraisedBuyers want the fisheye distortion and like the effect it gives.

Specifications

Fixed Focal Length: 8 mm
Camera Mount: Fuji X-mount
Mount Type: Fuji X-mount
Compatible Brands: Fuji
Filter Size: No filter thread
Compatible Models: Fuji x system, Fuji X-E1, Fuji X-T1
Durability: Very solid, Tightly assembled

Questions and answers

Is this lens autofocus?: No. It is manual focus only, with a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
Does it fit my Fuji camera?: It comes in Fuji X-mount and fits X-system bodies such as the X-E1 and X-T1.
Can I use filters on it?: No. The lens has no filter thread, and the hood is built in.
Is the price good?: At $219.78 at FW Photo Lab as of November 7, 2026, it is the best new price among 5 stores listing it new.
What is in the box?: The lens and a lens cap are included.
Does it have image stabilization?: No. It relies on the camera body or on steady hands.
Where is the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens cheapest?: At FW Photo Lab, for $219.78, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens?: Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings.
Where can I buy the Samyang 8mm F2.8 Fisheye II Lens?: 9 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, FW Photo Lab, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Walmart, The Pixel Hub.

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Included Accessories

Cap

Included Highlights

With Lens Cap

Magnification

Not Stated

Accessory Type

Fisheye, Lens

Hood Type

Built-in

Focus Adjustment

Manual Focus

Minimum Focus Distance

0.3 m

Focus Highlights

Internal Focusing System

Lens Type

Fisheye lens

Aperture Range

f/2.8 - f/22

Specialty Type

Fisheye

Elements

11

Aperture Blades

6

Maximum Aperture

f/2.8

Image Stabilization

No

Minimum Aperture

f/22