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Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Lens mount:Canon EF-MMaximum focal length:8 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):3.1Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:180 °

Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 83% of camera-lenses
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.2

Build & Handling

20%

6.5

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

▼Worse than 69% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £190

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

35%

6.5

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.2

Build & Handling

20%

6.5

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.0
Lens type
fisheye
Lens mount
Canon EF-M
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
N/A
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
▼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
8 mm
Maximum focal length
8 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
0.3 m
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.3 m, which is closer than 48.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
?
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
?
Lens length
64.4 mm
Lens length
64.4 mm
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 64.4 mm long, which is shorter than 78.4% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
73.6 mm
Lens diameter
73.6 mm
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 73.6 mm, which is slimmer than 59.8% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1.2% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
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Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • 27.85 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    64.4 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (64.4 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    64.4 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    ▲ 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
  • 2.79x cheaper
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II is cheaper than the average camera lens (£190 vs £530).
    £190 vs £530
  • 3.4 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    73.6 mm
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (73.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    73.6 mm vs 77 mm
  • 2.79x cheaper
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II is cheaper than the average camera lens (£190 vs £530).
    £190 vs £530
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • 27.85 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    64.4 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (64.4 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    64.4 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 3.4 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    73.6 mm
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (73.6 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    73.6 mm vs 77 mm
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 0.3 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.1
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.1 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.1 vs 2.8
  • 7.29x less popular
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    March 2014
    2014 vs 2016
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 7.29x less popular
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 3 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    6
    ▼ 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
  • 0.3 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    3.1
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/3.1 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    3.1 vs 2.8
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    March 2014
    2014 vs 2016

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

K
karmann-photo.de
29/01/2023
Summary of the review
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II – Review
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fr.etoren.com
01/02/2013
Summary of the review
Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC Fish-Eye II - Specifications and reviews
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avecunphotographe.fr
05/01/2018
Summary of the review
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Review for Fuji and Sony: A Beautiful Object
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kamera-express.be
10/05/2026
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Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine Fisheye II Fujifilm X
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II

  • Affordable price compared to first-party fisheye alternatives
  • Excellent build quality with a solid aluminum alloy frame
  • Smooth, well-damped focus and de-clicked aperture rings optimized for video follow-focus rigs
  • High sharpness and contrast, especially when stopped down to T5.6 or T8
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable
  • Detachable lens hood allows for use on full-frame cameras with minimal vignetting

What we don't like about Samyang 8mm T3 1 Cine UMC Fisheye II

  • Strictly manual focus and manual aperture control
  • Slight softness and ghosting when shot wide open at T3.1
  • Fixed petal hood on some versions can cause significant vignetting on full-frame sensors
  • Markings on the lens body may rub off over time with heavy use
  • Fisheye distortion is extreme and requires careful composition to avoid unintended warping
  • Focus scales may occasionally arrive inaccurately calibrated from the factory

Verdict

The Samyang 8mm T3.1 Cine UMC Fish-Eye II is a specialized manual-focus cine lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering a dramatic 180° diagonal field of view. Key specifications include an optical construction of 11 elements in 8 groups—incorporating two aspherical and three low-dispersion (ED) elements—alongside a T3.1 to T22 aperture range and a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 metres. Designed for professional videography, it features de-clicked aperture rings and geared focus rings compatible with follow-focus systems, ensuring quiet and smooth operation during filming. Main pros include its exceptional optical sharpness even when wide open, compact high-strength aluminum alloy build, and highly accurate color mapping via UMC multi-layer anti-reflection coatings. However, notable cons include the lack of autofocus and electronic communication with the camera body, as well as the significant barrel distortion inherent to its fisheye design which may not suit all creative applications.

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