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Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye

Focal length
8 mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Weight
400 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
13.5 cm
Length
68.6 mm

At a Glance

The Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye is a circular fisheye for full frame on Canon EF. It records an extremely wide view as a circle, with straight lines appearing curved. The aperture is f/3.5 and the minimum focus distance is 13.5 cm. It weighs 400 g. It suits creative perspectives and action shots.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action

Worth knowing

  • Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.

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/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
6
Weight
400 g (0.88 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
13.5 cm (5.31 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.6 (0.22×)
Length
68.6 mm (2.7 in)
Diameter
73.5 mm (2.89 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.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 Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye fit?

The Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 13 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye compared

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

LensSigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular FisheyeSamyang / Rokinon 8mm F3.5 Aspherical IF UMC CS II FisheyeSigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal FisheyeIrix 11mm F4
Focal length8 mm8 mm10 mm11 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5f/3.5f/2.8f/4
Weight400 g443 g475 g847 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance13.5 cm30 cm13.5 cm27 cm
Length68.6 mm77.3 mm83.1 mm103 mm
Autofocusyesnoyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye: FAQ

Does the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye weigh?

The Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye weighs 400 g. It is 68.6 mm long with a diameter of 73.5 mm.

How close can the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye is 13.5 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 13 mm in full-frame terms.

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