Samyang 8mm Fisheye T3.8 VDSLR II Canon EOS APS-C Lens
- T3.8 aperture
- 8mm focal length
- VDSLR II CINE LENS
- 180º wide angle of view
- Hybrid glass aspherical lens (H-ASP)
- Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics
- Uncoupled aperture and focus gear ring
- 24 Months Genuine Australian Warranty
The 8mm fisheye T3.8 VDSLR II APS-C Lens is quoted to have an aperture of T3.8 equivalent to F3.5. It features 10 elements in 7 optical groups, Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics, and Hybrid glass aspherical lens (H-ASP). With the Uncoupled aperture and focus gear ring, soft and silent videography can be provided for the most comfortable setting. This VDSLR II CINE LENS also has 8mm focal length and guarantees 180° wide angle of view while giving you the best effect of a fisheye lens.
Product Features in Detail
Manual Focus Fish-eye Cine Lens
Samyang Optics 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is a manual focus fish-eye lens cine lens designed for APS-C sensor size.
Cine Lens Features
Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is carefully designed for professional film and video works so the focus gear ring is installed for follow focus system. You may change the aperture quietly and smoothly with the uncoupled aperture gear ring. The T number guiding the actual amount of light transmission and distance scales are marked on both sides of the lens to film much precisely. The lens operates in manual aperture system with low T number which enables natural shooting under various light exposure circumstances.
Optical Features
This lens features 10 lenses in 7 groups including 1 hybrid aspherical lens (H-ASP). This H-ASP lens minimizes color aberration to realize exceptional image quality and high contrast for center and corner of image even when aperture is fully opened. Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) technology of Samyang Optics optimizes the light penetration to minimize flare and ghost.
Hardware Features
The frame of Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR UMC Fish-eye CS II is compact and solid since it is made of high-strength aluminum alloy so trustworthy images can be captured even under inferior environment. Also, detachable petal-shaped lens hood shelter the lens from unnecessary lights. Available for 10 camera mounts: Canon, Canon-M, Nikon, Pentax, Sony ∝, Sony-E, Four-Thirds, MFT, Samsung NX, and Fujifilm-X.
Usability
You can express the ultra-wide world in creative and unique style via fish-eye lens.
Samyang Optics VDSLR lens line
Samyang 8mm T3.8 II is one of Samyang Optics VDSLR lens line for APS-C image sensor size. The lenses produce the same image color and have a united location of aperture and focus gear ring to maximize the convenience when filming.
180º wide angle of view
180 degree wide angle gives you the utmost features of fish eye lenses.
Hybrid glass aspherical lens (H-ASP)
It minimizes color aberration to realize exceptional image quality and high contrast for center and corner of image even when aperture is fully opened.
Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics
Ultra Multi Coating of Samyang Optics is used to minimize flare and ghost and realize crisp color image.
Uncoupled aperture and focus gear ring
Soft and quiet uncoupled aperture ring and focus ring are optimized for video shooting to provide precise and comfortable shooting environment.
VDSLR II CINE LENS
This lens is one of 8 VDSLR lenses consisting Samyang VDSLR Lens Kit. The lenses produce the same image color and have a united location of aperture and focus gear ring to maximize the convenience when filming.
Manufacturer | Samyang Optics |
Model | Samyang 8mm T3.8 Aspherical IF MC Fisheye VDSLR CSII DH |
Lens type | Full frame diagonal fisheye (for APS-C Sensors) |
Focal length | 8mm |
Maximum aperture | T3.8 |
Min aperture | T22 |
Angle of view | 180 degrees on 1.5x crop APS-C sensors |
Min focusing distance | 0.3m |
No. of diaphragm blades | 6 |
Focus type | MF (Manual Focus only) |
Lens construction | 10 elements / 7 Groups / 1 Aspherical lens |
Dimensions | 75 x 74.8 mm |
Weight | 435g |
Available mounts | Canon EF, M, Nikon, Sony A, E, PK, Samsung, Fujifilm, FT, MFT |
Lens Hood | Detachable Hood (DH) |
Samyang 8mm Fisheye T3.8 VDSLR II Canon EOS APS-C Camera Lens
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Soft lens bag
Removable / detachable lens hood
24 Months Australian Warranty

SKU: Samyang 8mm T3.8 VDSLR II EOS APS-C
UPC: 8809298881672