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    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye

    4.2
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 4.5
    Focal Length
    8mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    Weight
    413g
    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye is a manual focus fisheye lens for aps-c cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league Full frame equivalent focal length is 12.0 mm. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    75 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 413 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (31)

    • Jun 17, 2025$84.00
    • Jun 17, 2025$85.00
    • Apr 17, 2025$72.00
    • Apr 17, 2025$73.00
    • Apr 17, 2025$74.00
    • Apr 17, 2025$70.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$137.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$134.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$143.00
    • Mar 31, 2025$59.00
    • Mar 31, 2025$63.00
    • Feb 20, 2025$137.00
    • Feb 20, 2025$142.00
    • Feb 20, 2025$143.00
    • Feb 13, 2025$105.00
    • Feb 13, 2025$98.00
    • Feb 13, 2025$101.00
    • Feb 13, 2025$102.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$128.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$121.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$122.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$126.00
    • Jan 3, 2025$128.00
    • Jan 3, 2025$121.00
    • Jan 3, 2025$127.00
    • Nov 28, 2024$32.00
    • Nov 27, 2024$26.00
    • Nov 26, 2024$169.00
    • Nov 26, 2024$171.00
    • Jul 15, 2021$118.00
    • Oct 1, 2020$88.00

    Auctions (58)

    • Aug 2, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $90.00
    • Jul 4, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $75.00
    • Jun 12, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $62.00
    • May 21, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $75.00
    • Apr 28, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $75.00
    • Apr 6, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $62.00
    • Mar 14, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $99.99
    • Feb 19, 2025High: $159.82 / Low: $24.39
    • Jan 25, 2025High: $159.82 / Low: $24.39
    • Feb 3, 2022High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jan 27, 2022High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jan 20, 2022High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jan 13, 2022High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jan 6, 2022High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Dec 30, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Dec 23, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Dec 16, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Dec 9, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Dec 2, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Nov 25, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Nov 18, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Nov 11, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Nov 4, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Oct 28, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Oct 21, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Oct 14, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Oct 7, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Sep 30, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Sep 23, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Sep 16, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Sep 9, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Sep 2, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Aug 26, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Aug 19, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.99
    • Aug 12, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.99
    • Aug 5, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jul 29, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jul 22, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jul 15, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jul 8, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jul 1, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jun 24, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • Jun 17, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • May 27, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $150.00
    • May 20, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • May 13, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • May 6, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Apr 29, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Apr 22, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Apr 15, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Apr 8, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Apr 1, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Mar 25, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Mar 18, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $129.90
    • Mar 11, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $139.90
    • Mar 4, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $139.90
    • Feb 25, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $139.90
    • Feb 18, 2021High: $150.00 / Low: $139.90

    What is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye?

    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye is a camera lens with 8mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 413g.

    Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length8mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.3m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight413g
    Length75mm
    Filter Threadnomm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    FormatAps-c

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    Reviews

    Bence Juhász4.2/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye?

    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye is a camera lens with 8mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 413g.

    What mount is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye compatible with?

    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount and supports the Aps-c format.

    How much does the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye typically sells for around $24.39. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye a good lens?

    Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye?

    Similar lenses include 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8, Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D, Rokinon 10mm f/2.8.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    €90.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.2
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value4.5/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.1/5
    Based on 14 reviewers