Lens Lab
Samyang 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye
8mm · f/2.8
Overview
The Samyang/Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye is a compact, lightweight manual-focus lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering excellent value at around $250-350. Optical strengths include good sharpness when stopped down, low chromatic aberration, and resistance to vignetting. Weaknesses include tight focus ring and lack of depth-of-field markings; quality control issues like decentering can occur. Build quality is solid with metal construction and clicky aperture ring. It suits budget-conscious photographers wanting a fun, ultra-wide fisheye for astrophotography or creative shots.