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Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Lens for Canon EF

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Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Lens for Canon EF
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
  • One SLD Element
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
Presenting an impressively unique 180° angle of view, the Canon EF-mount Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye is a creative tool for producing dramatically distorted, circular imagery. Benefitting the unique look of the lens is an advanced optical design that utilizes one SLD glass element to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity. A Super Multi Coating has also been applied to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, the lens also features a close 5.3" minimum focusing distance of 5.3", along with a 1:4.6 maximum magnification ratio, to suit working with close-up subjects.
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Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Overview

Presenting an impressively unique 180° angle of view, the Canon EF-mount Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye is a creative tool for producing dramatically distorted, circular imagery. Benefitting the unique look of the lens is an advanced optical design that utilizes one SLD glass element to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity. A Super Multi Coating has also been applied to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, the lens also features a close 5.3" minimum focusing distance of 5.3", along with a 1:4.6 maximum magnification ratio, to suit working with close-up subjects.

Circular fisheye lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 12.8mm equivalent focal length.
Expansive 180° angle of view pairs with the fisheye design to render circular imagery within a black frame. This design also renders scenes with exaggerated distortion and curved lines for a creative, distinct aesthetic.
One SLD glass element is featured in the optical design to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color when working in strong lighting conditions.
Minimum focusing distance of 5.3" pairs with a 1:4.6 maximum magnification ratio for creating unique close-up imagery.
Rear slot accepts cut gelatin-type filters.

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
8mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
Gel Filter (Rear)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
180°
Minimum Focus Distance
5.3" / 13.46 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.22x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:4.6
Optical Design
11 Elements in 6 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
6
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
Gel Filter (Rear)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.89 x 2.7" / 73.5 x 68.6 mm
Weight
14.1 oz / 400 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.355 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.45 x 4.35 x 3.95"

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Reviews

Great lens for handheld panoramas

By Norman
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-28

My health has gotten bad enough that carrying a heavy Nikon, tripod, and a very heavy panorama head has gotten to be restrictive. I would take anywhere from 19 to 130 images and stitch them together. This lens lets me shoot much easier and I have gotten some good panos by only shooting and stitching four shots. I am including one here.

Highly recommended for shooting 360 with EOS 6D

By GemVR
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-26

I use the EF version of this lens with an EOS 6D. I've used it for both 180-degree IMAX style night time lapses and stitched 360 degree VR photography. Works great, very little chromatic aberration at the edges compared to other 8MM fisheye lenses that I've worked with. While it's an autofocus capable lens, I would highly recommend setting the camera to single-point metering if you use that feature. In short, very nice glass!

Excellent lens

By Jose
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-05

This lens is great, a good addition to my photography toys box, at least for the purpose I bought for, panoramas for Real Estate properties. It has a big flaw though, the auto focus is really sloooooow

Great addition

By Jack of all trades
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-04-30

used for panoramic view and tours. Best to shoot at least 3 photos instead of the two that the product can do - at least for a virtual tour

Excellent product

By Loic Pravaz
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-27

I use the product for 360 degree photography, and it is a great sturdy piece of equipment. I'm super happy about the delivery time, I think I had the lens 2-3 days after ordering it.

awesome lens

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-08-04

I use it for panorama, my life is much easier

not a full-frame lense

By Andrew
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-28

amazing lens. but unless I'm missing something and you can modify it is a crop sensor lens, not a full-frame. still an amazing lens for crop sensor

Very Good Limited-Purpose Lens

By Eric
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2017-07-22

The 8mm f/3.5 EX DG produces a full circular image on a FF Nikon DSLR sensor, with black borders on all four sides. This is cool once in a while. The lens would provide greater utility if you were doing 360 degree stitched panos. For most applications, Sigma's 15mm f/2.8 fisheye would be a more practical choice. ... The 8mm lens is fairly sharp and has good contrast. It's a bit of a disappointment that Sigma hasn't updated and upgraded the 8mm into it's Art lens line.

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Is this lens compatible with the canon eos rp? if ...

Is this lens compatible with the canon eos rp? if not, which fisheye lens is?
Asked by: Daniel
The Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Lens for Canon EF is not directly compatible with the Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera, as the lens is EF-mount and the camera uses the RF-mount. While this can be used on the camera with the Canon adapter, you may need to use manual focus for best results. Currently there aren't any autofocus native mount lenses, so adapted with manual focus may still be the best route to take. Alternatively you can check the currently available manual options linked here: https://bhpho.to/3SWVMZy
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-08-16

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Has anyone used this lens with a SpeedBooster adapter on a Sony APS-C body? I'm wondering if you get the full circular fisheye effect. Since I'm going to move to Sony full-frame eventually, I'd rather buy this than the 4.5mm crop sensor lens.
Asked by: Peter
I doubt anyone has done this specific combo before. Though you will get no ill effects from doing so. You will still get a circular fisheye effect from this lens.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Wanting to make 360 photos. Would this be a good ...

Wanting to make 360 photos. Would this be a good lens for that?
Asked by: Joseph
It offers a circular photo in a full frame camera so not the best option for 360 images that you will be stitching in the computer. The reason is that part of the sides of the image will be black so it won't be good when stitching the photos together.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2021-09-12

question

Will the Autofocus worked on my D3200?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Sigma 8mm f/3.5 will not autofocus on a Nikon D3200.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

For those of you engaged in shooting panoramas of businesses or other interiors, what tripod head would you recommend?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Manfrotto 300N (3414) Panoramic Head is excellent for panoramic photography: http://bhpho.to/1mb07mw
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

What camera type does this lens go with?

What camera type does this lens go with?
Asked by: Anonymous
This lens is recommended for a full frame Nikon body, however you can use it on a cropped sensor camera and will produce an image similar to approximately a 12mm.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-07-29

question

I am wondering if this lens will work on a Nikon D2XS
Asked by: Anonymous
The Sigma 8mm f/3.5 is compatible with the Nikon D2XS.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

I'm planning to buy this item but I just want to know first if this is compatible with D5000. If not, what camera will fit this lens?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF is fully compatible with the Nikon D5000.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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