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Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Lens mount:Micro Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:7.5 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):3.8Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:180 °

Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of camera-lenses
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

35%

5.6

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.5

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 75% of camera-lenses
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on 43 buyer reviews from online shops.
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User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 80% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

35%

5.6

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.5

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.7
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on 43 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Popularity:
Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is lower than 77.8% of camera lenses.
4.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.0
Lens type
fisheye
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Filter thread size
N/A
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
Only unofficial third-party options are mentioned.
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Minimum focal length
7.5 mm
Maximum focal length
7.5 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
180 °
Minimum angle of view
180 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.09 m
Minimum focus distance
0.09 m
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.09 m, which is closer than 99.5% of camera lenses and equal to 0.4% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
?
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
195 g
Weight
195 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 195 g, which is lighter than 86.8% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
48.3 mm
Lens length
48.3 mm
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 48.3 mm long, which is shorter than 88.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
60 mm
Lens diameter
60 mm
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 60 mm, which is slimmer than 94.2% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • 315 g lighter
    Weight
    195 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (195 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    195 g vs 510 g
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 43.95 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    48.3 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (48.3 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    48.3 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 17 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    60 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (60 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    60 mm vs 77 mm
  • 0.21 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.09 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.09 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.21 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.09 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.09 m vs 0.3 m
  • 315 g lighter
    Weight
    195 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (195 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    195 g vs 510 g
  • 43.95 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    48.3 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (48.3 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    48.3 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 17 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    60 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (60 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    60 mm vs 77 mm
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (6 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    6 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 1 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.8
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.8 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.8 vs 2.8
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2014 vs 2016
  • 7.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.78 vs 8.360).
    7.78 vs 8.36
  • 7.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.78 vs 8.360).
    7.78 vs 8.36
  • 50.5% less popular
    Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye is less popular than the average camera lens (4.84 vs 7.3).
    4.84 vs 7.29
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (6 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    6 vs 9
  • 1 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.8
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.8 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.8 vs 2.8
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2014 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

Based on 43 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design, ideal for Micro Four Thirds
  • Excellent, sharp image quality with low chromatic aberration
  • Wide 180-degree diagonal angle of view, perfect for immersive shots
  • Solid build quality with smooth, dampened focus ring
  • Great value for money as a cine-modded lens

What we don't like about Samyang 7 5mm T3 8 Cine UMC Fisheye

  • Fully manual lens (no autofocus, no camera-controlled aperture, no EXIF data)
  • Compact size can make it easy to accidentally turn the focus ring
  • Bulbous front element makes it impossible to use standard filters
  • Extremely wide angle can lead to unintended objects in the frame
  • Fisheye perspective (barrel distortion) may not be suitable for all types of photography

Verdict

The Samyang 7.5mm T3.8 Cine UMC Fish-eye is a compact, manual cinema lens designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensors, offering a dramatic 180° diagonal angle of view and a 35mm equivalent focal length of 15mm. Its optical construction consists of 9 elements in 7 groups, featuring one aspherical and three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements treated with Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to minimize flare and ghosting. Key video-centric characteristics include industry-standard 0.8 pitch geared focus and de-clicked aperture rings for silent iris pulls, alongside a minimum focusing distance of just 0.09m. Main pros include its high portability at approximately 195g, robust aluminum alloy build, and exceptional sharpness across the frame even at wide apertures. Notable cons include the lack of electronic contacts for EXIF data transmission, the inability to attach front-mounted filters due to the convex front element and fixed petal hood, and the potential for chromatic aberration at the image edges.

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