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Black Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens with built-in petal hood for Sony E-mount

Rokinon

Rokinon Series II 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony E-Mount

SKU CH-MQ8Q-Y1N5Y

An 8 mm diagonal fisheye for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras delivers a 180-degree view with f/2.8 aperture and 12-inch minimum focus

  • Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
  • Lens focal length8 mm
  • Lens apertureMaximum: f/2 Minimum: f/22
  • Lens mountSony (E mount for NEX)
  • Product typeWide Angle Lens
  • Product colorBlack
  • 180° diagonal view fills APS-C frames
  • Bright f/2.8 aperture suits low-light scenes
  • Minimum focus 0.3 m for close detail
  • 10 elements in 8 groups with ASP and ED glass
  • Weighs only 0.15 kg for easy carry

Ultra-wide fisheye for Sony E-mount APS-C

The Rokinon Series II 8mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus diagonal fisheye designed for Sony E-mount cameras with APS-C sensors. It covers a 180-degree field of view, equivalent to a 12mm perspective in 35mm format. The lens weighs .15 kg and focuses as close as .3 metres. It suits photographers who want immersive, curved perspectives on a compact mirrorless body.

Built-in petal hood and internal focusing

A fixed petal-type hood is moulded into the barrel, shading the bulbous front element without adding length. Internal focusing keeps the lens at its shortest extension while turning the focus ring. Six diaphragm blades shape the aperture between f/2.8 and f/22. The optical formula uses 10 elements in 8 groups, including one aspherical and two extra-low dispersion pieces.

8 mm focal length on APS-C

The 8 mm focal length is the single figure that determines whether this lens fits the intended creative need. On an APS-C sensor it produces a full-frame-filling circular image with extreme barrel distortion. Buyers who want a rectilinear wide-angle or a fisheye for full-frame sensors should look elsewhere.

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Price $222.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRokinon
Model nameSeries II 8 mm f/2.8 Fishey
Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
Product typeWide Angle Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Lens focal length8 mm
Lens apertureMaximum: f/2 Minimum: f/22
Lens mountSony (E mount for NEX)
Compatibility
Compatible withSony

Questions about this item

Will the six-blade diaphragm or manual aperture ring need servicing later?

The six-blade diaphragm and manual aperture ring are mechanical parts with no user-serviceable components; normal care keeps them functional.

What optical limit appears first during extended shooting at f/22?

Diffraction softening becomes noticeable at f/22 before any other optical limit on this 8 mm fisheye.

How warm does the barrel get and how much power does it draw during all-day use?

The all-metal barrel stays near ambient temperature and the lens draws no power because it has no electronics.

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