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Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II

Canon EF-M

Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II

Focal length
8 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
260 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
64.4 mm

At a Glance

This 8 mm fisheye for Canon EF-M equals 13 mm in full-frame terms on APS-C. It delivers an extremely wide view with lines curved by design, opens to f/2.8 and is focused manually. It focuses as close as 30 cm and weighs 260 g. It suits creative shots and action.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action

Worth knowing

  • Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
8 mm
Max. focal length
8 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
260 g (0.57 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Length
64.4 mm (2.54 in)
Diameter
60 mm (2.36 in)

Manufacturer data: samyanglens.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 13 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye IIKamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye7artisans 7.5mm F2.8 FisheyeSG-image MF 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye
Focal length8 mm8 mm7.5 mm7.5 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/3f/2.8f/2.8
Weight260 g385 g265 g326 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance30 cm5 cm15 cm12 cm
Length64.4 mm62 mm63 mm54 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II: FAQ

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II have autofocus?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II weigh?

The Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II weighs 260 g. It is 64.4 mm long with a diameter of 60 mm.

How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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