Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II
The Samyang 8mm T/ 3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is a camera glass with a fish-eye effect. It is a manual focus photographic lens that has lens elements coated with UMC coating. The lens has a good build quality and provides high resolution images. The lens has a fixed aperture of T/3.8 and has six aperture blades that provide a good bokeh effect. The lens is manufactured with care and takes some time to produce. There are alternatives available in the market for this type of lens.
Optical design
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. Average brightness in this league
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.
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