Samyang
Samyang SY28FE8BK-SE 8mm Fisheye Lens Sony E-mount
★★★★★
Capture the World in a Unique PerspectiveThe Samyang 8mm F2.8 Ultra-Wide Fisheye Lens is a compact and affordable option for Sony E-mount and NEX cameras. Offering an extremely wide field of view and exceptional sharpness, this lens is perfect for adding a creative touch to your photography. Spec...
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Overview
Capture the World in a Unique Perspective
The Samyang 8mm F2.8 Ultra-Wide Fisheye Lens is a compact and affordable option for Sony E-mount and NEX cameras. Offering an extremely wide field of view and exceptional sharpness, this lens is perfect for adding a creative touch to your photography.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 8mm
- Aperture: F2.8
- Mount Type: Sony E-mount, Sony NEX
- Field of View: Ultra-Wide Fisheye
- Optical Design: Superb optical construction
- Design: Compact and ergonomic
Key Features
F2.8-22
8mm ultra wide fisheye lens
Minimum focusing distance of 1 ft (12 inches)
10 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens)
Includes front and rear lens caps, lens pouch, instruction manual and 1 year Rokinon warranty
Specifications
Focal Length
8mm
Aperture Range
F2.8-22
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Minimum Focusing Distance
1 ft (12 inches)
Optical Construction
10 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens)
Brand
Samyang
Warranty
1 year Rokinon warranty
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features an 8mm ultra-wide fisheye lens, capable of capturing a very broad field of view
- Offers a wide aperture range from F2.8 to F22, providing flexibility in various lighting conditions
- Designed with 10 elements in 8 groups, including one aspherical lens, for optical quality
- Includes a minimum focusing distance of 1 ft (12 inches), allowing for close-up fisheye shots
- Specifically designed for Sony E-mount cameras, ensuring direct compatibility and proper fit
- Comes with essential accessories like front and rear lens caps, a lens pouch, and an instruction manual
- Backed by a 1-year Rokinon warranty, providing peace of mind for the purchase
👎 Cons
- Being a fisheye lens, it introduces significant barrel distortion which is not suitable for all types of photography
- The lens is manual focus, requiring the user to adjust focus manually, which can be slower than autofocus
- The fixed 8mm focal length means there is no zoom capability, limiting compositional flexibility
- At F2.8, it is a reasonably fast lens, but not as wide as some specialized low-light prime lenses
- The included lens pouch and manual are standard inclusions, not unique advantages for this specific lens
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of lens is the Samyang SY28FE8BK-SE?
The Samyang SY28FE8BK-SE is an 8mm ultra-wide fisheye lens, designed to capture a very broad field of view with characteristic distortion.
What camera systems is this lens compatible with?
This lens is specifically designed for Sony E-mount cameras, ensuring direct compatibility.
What is the aperture range of this fisheye lens?
The lens features an aperture range from F2.8, which is fairly wide, up to F22, providing versatility in different lighting conditions.
What is the closest distance this lens can focus?
The Samyang SY28FE8BK-SE has a minimum focusing distance of 1 foot (12 inches).
Does this lens include autofocus capability?
The product features describe the lens as an 8mm fisheye lens, but do not mention autofocus, implying it is a manual focus lens.
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