Canon EF Canon EF-M Canon EF-S FujiFilm XF Micro 4/3 Minolta A Nikon DX Nikon FX Pentax K Samsung NX Sony A Sony E

Fisheye

Aps-c

Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II

Name: Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II
Brand: Samyang
SKU: samyang-8mm-t-3-8-vdslr-umc-fish-eye-cs-ii
Availability: InStock

3.2

(1 reviews)

Optical: 3.0

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

8mm

Aperture

f/3.8-22

Mount

Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, FujiFilm XF, Micro 4/3, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Samsung NX, Sony A, Sony E

Weight

455g

Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is a manual focus fisheye lens for aps-c cameras.

Optical design

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

Physical characteristics

75 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 455 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II purchase history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (31)

Aug 6, 2025$159.00
Jun 19, 2025$168.00
May 6, 2025$122.00
May 6, 2025$125.00
May 6, 2025$127.00
Apr 17, 2025$73.00
Apr 2, 2025$136.00
Apr 2, 2025$143.00
Mar 31, 2025$60.00
Mar 29, 2025$96.00
Mar 29, 2025$101.00
Feb 20, 2025$136.00
Feb 20, 2025$141.00
Feb 20, 2025$143.00
Feb 13, 2025$105.00
Feb 13, 2025$101.00
Feb 13, 2025$102.00
Feb 13, 2025$97.00
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$126.00
Dec 8, 2024$89.00
Dec 8, 2024$91.00
Nov 28, 2024$32.00
Nov 27, 2024$26.00
Nov 26, 2024$168.00
Nov 26, 2024$171.00

Auctions (64)

Aug 7, 2025High: $179.00 / Low: $169.99
Jul 8, 2025High: $129.99 / Low: $129.99
Jun 16, 2025High: $129.99 / Low: $129.99
May 22, 2025High: $129.99 / Low: $129.99
Apr 29, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $62.00
Apr 7, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $99.00
Mar 16, 2025High: $140.00 / Low: $99.99
Feb 18, 2025High: $159.82 / Low: $24.39
Jan 26, 2025High: $159.82 / Low: $24.39
Feb 24, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Feb 17, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Feb 10, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Feb 3, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Jan 27, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Jan 20, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Jan 13, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Jan 6, 2022High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Dec 30, 2021High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Dec 23, 2021High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Dec 16, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Dec 9, 2021High: $539.50 / Low: $180.00
Dec 2, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Nov 25, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Nov 18, 2021High: $539.50 / Low: $180.00
Nov 11, 2021High: $539.50 / Low: $180.00
Nov 4, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Oct 28, 2021High: $298.90 / Low: $180.00
Oct 21, 2021High: $501.73 / Low: $180.00
Oct 14, 2021High: $298.90 / Low: $162.00
Oct 7, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Sep 30, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Sep 23, 2021High: $512.52 / Low: $180.00
Sep 16, 2021High: $539.50 / Low: $180.00
Sep 9, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Sep 2, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Aug 26, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $162.00
Aug 19, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Aug 12, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Aug 5, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Jul 29, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Jul 22, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Jul 15, 2021High: $508.24 / Low: $180.00
Jul 8, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $162.00
Jul 1, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $162.00
Jun 24, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Jun 17, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
May 27, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
May 20, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
May 13, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
May 6, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Apr 29, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Apr 22, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Apr 15, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Apr 8, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Apr 1, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Mar 25, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Mar 18, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $171.00
Mar 11, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Mar 4, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Feb 25, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Feb 18, 2021High: $534.99 / Low: $180.00
Feb 11, 2021High: $298.90 / Low: $298.90
Feb 4, 2021High: $298.90 / Low: $298.90
Jan 28, 2021High: $298.00 / Low: $298.00

What is the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II?

Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is a camera lens with 8mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, FujiFilm XF, Micro 4/3, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Samsung NX, Sony A, Sony E mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 455g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length8mm

Aperturef/3.8-22

Min Focus Distance0.3m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight455g

Length75mm

Filter Threadnomm

MountCanon EF, Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, FujiFilm XF, Micro 4/3, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Samsung NX, Sony A, Sony E

FormatAps-c

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Reviews

Inès Simon3.2/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II?

What mount is the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II compatible with?

Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, FujiFilm XF, Micro 4/3, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Samsung NX, Sony A, Sony E mount and supports the Aps-c format.

How much does the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II typically sells for around $24.39. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II a good lens?

Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II has a community rating of 3.2/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II?

Similar lenses include 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8, Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D, Polar 8mm f/3.5 Fish-Eye CS.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€174.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.2

Optical3.0/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh2.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 1 reviewer