Excellent value for the money!!
S. FoxhallPerfect product great price
A E LAWRENCEWell-built and excellent value for money. Fisheye lenses present a steep learning curve if you don't want a portfolio full of curved images, but if you accept the challenge there are all sorts of interesting uses. Best to shoot in raw then edit to control the distortion and high contrast, but the results can be rewarding.
It is a manual lens, but this isn't a problem as the amazing depth of field makes this pretty much point and shoot photography. The only downside is that, when combined with the Fuji X-E2, the exif data generated is actually wrong, rather then just missing.
Well-built and excellent value for money. Fisheye lenses present a steep learning curve if you don't want a portfolio full of curved images, but if you accept the challenge there are all sorts of interesting uses. Best to shoot in raw then edit to control the distortion and high contrast, but the results can be rewarding.It is a manual lens, but this isn't a problem as the amazing depth of field makes this pretty much point and shoot photography. The only downside is that, when combined with the Fuji X-E2, the exif data generated is actually wrong, rather then just missing.
GordonJamesExcellent little optic, and superb value at this price.
Mark LambNicely built and affordable little lens. The Plastic hood is strong and permanent.This lens is fully manually operated, but presents no problem in focussing, as very short focal length the focusing is not as critical.Image quality is great. If you are looking for this, then you know that images will have highly curved geometric distortion which are typical of fish-eye lenses.This also comes with a well-written instruction manual.
MaheshExtremely nice focus mechanism - manual only, but the ring is very smooth and controllable, if a little on the firm side. Aperture ring (also manual) has half-stop incements from f/2.8 up to f/22. Achievable depth of field is monstrous, as you'd expect. Lens is very sharp edge to edge - everything you could hope for with a lens at this price point. The only question remains - how much do you really need a fisheye lens?
Robert GroomA very capable, beautifully made, fun lens to use. It is ultra sharp. I use it on my Fuji
X-E1 and have great fun using it both indoors and out. There is no auto focus when used with my cameta
but for 98% of my shots with this lens it would be on infinity anyway.
If you are thinking of getting a bit more fun into your photography go for this lens....it is brilluant!
A very capable, beautifully made, fun lens to use. It is ultra sharp. I use it on my FujiX-E1 and have great fun using it both indoors and out. There is no auto focus when used with my cametabut for 98% of my shots with this lens it would be on infinity anyway.If you are thinking of getting a bit more fun into your photography go for this lens....it is brilluant!
PhilipI was really surprised by the quality of the lens, both optically and build quality. Build quality first, it is top notch. Focus ring is lovely and smooth but a bit on the stiff side, but I suppose it will loosen with use. It has a lovely metal construction which makes the lens feel like a quality lens should do. However, It's not too heavy though as it is a lot smaller that I though it was going to be.Image quality is great, i'm really pleased with the results. It is great to have a lens like this in your kit back to give the opportunity to take some really creative shots. As it states, the lens is pretty sharp across the whole field of view. Love the fact that it is fully manual too.All in all, i'm really pleased with this lens. It may not be a really well know Japanese brand, but in my opinion, this Korean company know how to make a quality lens. I'm impressed!
Rich TStopped down to around F8 the depth of field on this lens is fantastic, although it's certainly usable when open wide, I'm not too confident about the focus scale but this can be worked out in-camera.
I'm glad I bought it but I'm not using it as much as I thought I might, it can be fun for the odd situation where the distortion can assist with creativity. I ended up buying a wide angle lens (Fuji XF 10-24 R OIS) which has a really great angle of view without the distortion, so now this has been relegated to one of my lesser used lenses. It's so small that it's not a pain to bring along with the rest of your equipment anyway to be honest.
Physically, it seems solid and looks good on my X-T1.
Recommended.
Stopped down to around F8 the depth of field on this lens is fantastic, although it's certainly usable when open wide, I'm not too confident about the focus scale but this can be worked out in-camera.I'm glad I bought it but I'm not using it as much as I thought I might, it can be fun for the odd situation where the distortion can assist with creativity. I ended up buying a wide angle lens (Fuji XF 10-24 R OIS) which has a really great angle of view without the distortion, so now this has been relegated to one of my lesser used lenses. It's so small that it's not a pain to bring along with the rest of your equipment anyway to be honest.Physically, it seems solid and looks good on my X-T1.Recommended.
Michael.KniefGood glass providing very clear detailed images, at f8 no need to focus so you can concentrate on the image the you want to capture. Gives a unique view of the world for Fuji X series cameras at budget cost with no real loss of quality over XF lenses. Will always have a place in my travelling bag.
AlzadoGood glass providing very clear detailed images, at f8 no need to focus so you can concentrate on the image the you want to capture. Gives a unique view of the world for Fuji X series cameras at budget cost with no real loss of quality over XF lenses. Will always have a place in my travelling bag.
AlzadoSamyang’s 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye is currently the smallest and brightest Fisheye lens compatible with compact system cameras featuring the APS-C sensor. It perfectly combines high optical value, impressive lens speed and exceptionally compact dimensions. The sophisticated optical construction relies on a system of 10 lens elements arranged in 8 groups. They include one Aspherical and two Extra low Dispersion glass (ED) elements. This provides perfect sharpness over the entire field of view and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. All lens surfaces have multi-layered UMC anti-reflective coatings applied which add to the high contrast rendition and superb light transmission. The maximum angle of view is a staggering 180 degrees and minimum focusing distance is just 0.3m.
Samyang 8mm Fisheye F2.8 Manual Focus Lens for Fuji-X - Silver
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.6 x 11 x 9 cm |
Package Weight | 399 Grams |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6 x 6 x 5.6 cm |
Item Weight | 200 Grams |
Brand Name | SAMYANG |
Color Name | Silver |
Has Image Stabilization | No |
Lens Fixed Focal Length | 8 millimetres |
Max Focal Length | 8 millimetres |
Min Focal Length | 8 millimetres |
Model Year | 2013 |
Mounting Type | Fujifilm X |
Part Number | 7610 |