Samyang

Samyang 7610 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens - Fuji X Mount

4.0 (15 reviews)
f/2.8

Capture the World in a Unique Perspective The Samyang 8mm Fisheye F2.8 lens is a compact and bright fisheye lens designed for Fuji X-mount cameras. Its wide 180-degree angle of view and fast aperture make it perfect for creative photography and videography. Specifications: Focal Length: 8mm ...

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Overview

Capture the World in a Unique Perspective

The Samyang 8mm Fisheye F2.8 lens is a compact and bright fisheye lens designed for Fuji X-mount cameras. Its wide 180-degree angle of view and fast aperture make it perfect for creative photography and videography.

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 8mm
  • Aperture: F2.8
  • Mount: Fuji X
  • Focus: Manual Focus

Key Features

Ultra Wide-angle Fish-eye Lens

Features the latest generation multi-layer anti-reflection ultra multi-coating (UMC) to minimise flare and ghosting

Built-in Petal-type Lens Hood

Specifications

Lens Type
Ultra Wide-angle Fish-eye Lens
Focal Length
8mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Mount Type
Fuji X Mount
Coating
Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)
Features
Built-in Petal-type Lens Hood

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Designed as an Ultra Wide-angle Fish-eye Lens, ideal for creative and expansive photography.
  • Features the latest generation multi-layer anti-reflection ultra multi-coating (UMC), which helps minimize flare and ghosting in images.
  • Equipped with a built-in petal-type lens hood, offering protection and reducing unwanted light sources without needing an additional accessory.
  • Specifically engineered for Fuji X Mount cameras, ensuring direct compatibility without adapters.
  • The f/2.8 aperture allows for good low-light performance and shallow depth of field effects.

👎 Cons

  • As a fish-eye lens, it produces a distinct distorted perspective that might not be suitable for all types of photography.
  • Being a prime lens, it lacks zoom capability, requiring physical movement to change perspective.
  • The manual focus nature of many Samyang lenses could be a learning curve for photographers accustomed to autofocus.
  • Specific information on aperture blades or optical construction elements is not provided, which can influence image quality details.
  • The "Fuji X Mount" designation means it is not natively compatible with other camera systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 is an Ultra Wide-angle Fish-eye Lens, designed for expansive and creative perspectives.
This lens is specifically designed for Fuji X Mount cameras.
The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8.
Yes, it features the latest generation multi-layer anti-reflection ultra multi-coating (UMC) to minimize flare and ghosting.
Yes, it has a built-in petal-type lens hood to help reduce glare and protect the front element.