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    Samyang 8 mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II
    Samyang 8 mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II

    Samyang 8 mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II

    8mm · f/3.8

    Overview

    The Samyang 8mm T/3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is a manual focus fisheye lens for APS-C DSLRs, offering a 180° diagonal field of view. Optically, it delivers good central sharpness at maximum aperture, reaching outstanding levels by f/5.6, though edge sharpness never matches the centre. Chromatic aberrations are acceptable, staying under 1.25 pixel widths between f/3.5 and f/4. Build quality is very good with high-quality plastics and a metal mount, and the focus ring is smooth and precise. It is an affordable lens recommended for creative, fun photography.