The 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Removable Hood for Canon from Samyang gives you a 167° view with dramatic, exaggerated perspective when used with an APS-C camera, or a powerful circular image floating in the frame when used with a full frame digital camera or 35mm film camera. With hybrid aspherical lenses and multi-layer coating, you will produce sharply defined images with a minimum of flare and ghosting. The 8mm lens focuses as close as 12" (30.48 cm) from the lens. This version of the 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye lens comes with a removable lens hood that provides glare reduction and lens protection, but can be removed to offer an increased and unobstructed angle of view when shooting at full frame digital or 35mm.
- Ultra Wide-Angle 8mm Fisheye Lens
- 167° Angle of View
- High Definition, Aspherical Optics
- For Use with APS-C and Full-Frame DSLR's
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Overview
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Samyang 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Reviews
Maximizing 360° Panorama Precision with the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 AE
I have developed a strong appreciation for the Samyang (Rokinon) 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Lens equipped with an AE chip. What stands out to me is how the AE chip enhances the lens’s performance by minimizing potential errors during the stitching process of 360° panoramas in PTGui. This feature proves particularly beneficial when I opt to shoot in RAW format, where precision becomes critical. Initially, I paired this lens with a Nikon D800E, but my experience with it was somewhat marred by the unwelcome appearance of prominent black borders in my images. Over time, this prompted me to shift away from using it with that camera body. Nonetheless, I have to emphasize that one of this lens's standout qualities lies in its remarkable efficiency for panoramic photography. It’s quite impressive that I can achieve a complete 360° panorama with just three shooting angles, a feat that the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 cannot match, as it typically necessitates four angles to deliver similar results. Transitioning to my Nikon D300 has been a game changer for me. The lens truly shines in panoramic work; capturing a full 360° panorama becomes extraordinarily manageable, requiring only eight shooting angles. When it comes to sharpness and image clarity, the results are nothing short of exceptional. In fact, this lens holds its ground remarkably well, standing tall against the Tokina 10–17mm and even surpassing several others in its category. What I particularly adore about this lens is its ability to bring the world closer in a visually dramatic manner. The exaggerated perspectives it creates lend an artistic flair to my photography, allowing the viewer to experience a space in ways that everyday images cannot achieve. The combination of depth and distortion creates an engaging narrative, inviting viewers to explore the captured scene from multiple angles and dimensions. In my opinion, it excels not just in technical terms — like sharpness and low distortion — but also in artistic expression. Its unique characteristics make it a valuable tool for any photographer looking to infuse creativity into their work. I'm continually amazed by how this lens fosters experimentation and exploration in my photography journey. With every click, I find myself discovering new ways to interpret spaces, making it an essential piece of my gear.
Great product and value
This lens works great with my90D
