
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
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.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II | Kamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye | 7artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye | SG-image MF 7.5mm F2.8 Fisheye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 8 mm | 8 mm | 7.5 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/3 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 260 g | 385 g | 265 g | 326 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | – | – |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 5 cm | 15 cm | 12 cm |
| Length | 64.4 mm | 62 mm | 63 mm | 54 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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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