The Samsung NX mount Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II Lens Samsung NX Mountis a prime fisheye lens specifically designed for APS-C sized image sensors. Providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 12mm and full 180° angle of view, this lens is well-suited for creative applications as well as interior and architectural subjects. Its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is further beneficial to working in low-light conditions.

Three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements have been incorporated into the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion in order to produce sharper images. Additionally, the lens' design features a built-in lens hood and a UMC coating has been applied to the lens elements to reduce surface reflections and prevent lens flare and ghosting for improved light transmission and more contrast-rich imagery.

Samsung NX Mount/APS-C Format    12mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Fisheye Design, 180° Angle of View    Three ED and Two Aspherical Elements    UMC Coating

180° fisheye lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 12mm, making it ideally suited for interior and architectural subjects.

Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions.

Three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions in order to produce sharper images.

UMC coating improves light transmission and suppresses lens flare and ghosting for more contrast-rich, color-neutral images.

Built-in lens hood also helps to reduce lens flare and surface reflections.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a chip version of this lens that allows a Canon EOS camera to confirm focus? Thanks!

A: Unfortunately, there is no version of this lens which offers a focus confirmation chip for Canon EOS.

Q: 2. is the focal throw is good for video or better to buy the cine version ?

A: The throw of the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 is roughly 120~135 degrees based on my estimation after playing with it in the store. The Cine version is likely only different in that it has follow-focus gears. If you are interested in getting gears for this lens separately and using the lens for both photo and video, that would make this lens a very versatile choice. The diameter of the focus ring is 73.9mm.

Q: 3. Please excuse my newbie ignorance, but is it possible to put an ND filter on this lens?

A: No, the lens doesn't have filter threads.

Q: 4. Does this lens (for Nikon) have 1. focus confirmation, and 2. electronic circuit connectivity for exposure control (Auto, Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority)? Thank you, and Happy New Year.

A: I use it on a Nikon D300s and it has the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder. The lens also works in Program, AP, SP modes. Hope this is helpful.

Q: 5. Is this the same as the Samyang AE8mm as shown in this photo?http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/11/25/samyang8nikon?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=news-list&utm_medium=text&ref=title_8Your photo does not show the AE8mm in the lens?

A: It is the same lens. The image on the link you provided is 2 years old, so it is possible that Samyang changed the cosmetic appearance of the lens. Regardless of the lack of the mention AE on the lens, it is still the same lens.

Q: 6. is this compatible with Sony Alpha a6000 (B&H # SOA6000B) ?

A: What kind lens correct siny A6300?

Q: 7. the lens is made from plastic or metal ?

A: These lenses are of a high quality plastic.

Q: 8. Does this work with the Fuji X100F?

A: The Fuji X100F would be a point and shoot camera with a fixed lens. This lens only works on Fuji X series mirrorless cameras like the X-T3.

Q: 9. Does this lens fit on a Canon 5d mark III?

A: Sorry, no, it does not for two reasons. 1. This lens is for a mirrorless camera and is designed to be closer to the sensor. This has the advantage of reducing the lens and camera size. However, if you were able to mount the lens on a 5D Mark III, this lens would be forced to be too far away from the sensor and consequently it could not focus. 2. Even if you could mount it and focus it still would not work because it cannot make an image that would cover the entire sensor. Thus you would get too small a circle image with a great deal of black surrounding it.For your application you can use the Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye Lens for Canon EF Mount. See attached link.

Q: 10. Will this manual lens be suitable for nighttime wide angle astrophotography for a Canon T3i DSLR?

A: Most zooms have maximum apertures of f:3.5 to f:4.0. With this opening at f:2.0, you gain two stops of light. It would be for instance the equivalent of being able to take a picture at ISO 400 instead of 1600 or to take a picture at 1/15 of a sec. instead of 1/4. Since astrophotography must be taken on a tripod anyways and asks for slow speeds, I would not say that this lens is really a plus for astrophotography. But it is a good quality lens for the price.