Product Comparison: Samyang 8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II vs Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED


Samyang 8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II Camera Lens
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Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Samyang
Nikon
Model
8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II
AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fisheye is a stunningly high quality, ultra-wide angle lens. It is produced for cameras with the APS-C or smaller sensors and its optical construction is based on 10 elements in 7 groups.
This compact and lightweight fisheye lens makes anything you shoot more interesting. With its frame-filling 180° angle of view and unique bending effects, every scene and subject will take on new dimensions through the viewfinder.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
8 millimeters
10.5 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
8 millimeters
10.5 millimeters
Lens Type
Fish-Eye
Fish-Eye
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Samyang 8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II Camera Lens
  • The 8mm fisheye gives a really nice distortion to your images and lets you get very creative.
  • It's sharp and every aperture, but I find it performs best at f/5.6 and f/8.
  • The infinite focal length makes this incredibly easy to use especially in dark environments.
  • The fisheye effect is very cool, even for video.
  • It has fantastic possibilities in short distances.
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • The 10.5mm focal length is perfect for capturing the inside of tight spaces.
  • Fast enough to shoot indoors without flash.
  • The 10.5 Fisheye lens is fantastic, sharp, and gives you a perspective unlike any lens you have.
  • This fisheye works just as great I imagined it would.
  • The wide angle is amazing and the fisheye give a great effect.
Size & Weight
Height
3.05 in.
2.5 in.
Width
3.05 in.
2.5 in.
Depth
2.85 in.
2.5 in.
Weight
14.46 oz.
10.8 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Samyang 8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II Camera Lens
  • The lens is fantastic! Great size and weight.
  • It's of reasonable weight and well-made.
  • Excellent quality and weight balance.
  • I love its size and weight. Great for hiking.
  • Fits perfectly in a bag. Great size.
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • It's reasonably fast and very compact.
  • Small and compact. Focuses fast.
  • This is a great little lens!
  • It is small and compact, still it has heft and feels solid.
  • It's extremely fast at focusing and very lightweight which I enjoy.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11.76 in.
5.51 in.
Field Of View
180°
180°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus, Auto Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Samyang 8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II Camera Lens
  • The focus ring is the perfect blend of stiff and smooth so it's not going to slip to a different focus setting, even in an active environment.
  • It is manual focus but at 8mm focal length everything is in focus.
  • The manual focus is nice and smooth.
  • The build quality is amazing and the focus ring is extremely well dampened.
  • Sharp lens and good build quality. Great focus.
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • The 180 degree field of view really makes tight spaces look massive.
  • This lens gives very sharp images.
  • It can capture 180 degree diagonal!
  • This lens is amazing! The focus is exceptional from any standpoint.
  • It is quick to focus and can handle various depths of field.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Nikon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
10 Elements in 7 Groups
10 Elements in 7 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
6
7
Extras
Ultra Wide Angle, Ultra Multi Coating, Minimized Flare and Ghost Effects, Smooth Focus Ring
Aspherical Lens, Super Integrated Coating, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, CRC (Close Range Correction) System
What customers say about "Features"
Samyang 8mm F3.5 UMC Fish-Eye CS II Camera Lens
  • Quality glass and performance.
  • The lens is very well built and feels solid in your hand.
  • The 8mm distortion is incredibly aesthetic.
  • The image quality is absolutely outstanding!
  • The image is very sharp, the lens sits well in the hand and is well processed by the feel.
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED Camera Lens
  • The build quality is first-rate. The lens feels solid in the hand.
  • This is fantastic lens - automatic focus, really high quality.
  • This lens is a wonderful wide angle lens.
  • This is an outstanding lens for the DX format sensor!
  • Quick and silent focus motor.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
774.95 $

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