Rokinon 8mm Fisheye: $179 (Exp. 11/17)

Rokinon 8mm Fisheye: $179 (Exp. 11/17) · 03:43 PM

The 8mm fisheye is currently available at the lowest price we've seen in over a year- $179!

Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide Angle f/3.5 Fisheye Lens FE8M-P B&H Photo

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**UncleVanya** · 11-15-2016, 07:41 PM

I adore my copy. What a DEAL!

**ramseybuckeye** · 11-15-2016, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I adore my copy. What a DEAL!

Plus 1, I don't use it everyday, ut it is superb!

**pepperberry farm** · 11-15-2016, 08:10 PM

I'm in for one...

**sergysergy** · 11-15-2016, 09:19 PM

I bought this while ago for a very good price and it is a very fun lens!

vZwicky · 11-16-2016, 12:29 AM

Has anyone used this on the K-1? Is the entire image circle captured on the full frame sensor?

Adam · 11-16-2016, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by vZwicky

Has anyone used this on the K-1? Is the entire image circle captured on the full frame sensor?

This is an APS-C only lens, so coverage beyond that is quite limited. Here's an example:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/48-pentax-medium-format/330506-pentax-k-l...ml#post3784085

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vZwicky · 11-16-2016, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Adam

This is an APS-C only lens, so coverage beyond that is quite limited. Here's an example:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/48-pentax-medium-format/330506-pentax-k-l...ml#post3784085

Thanks, Adam. The example you provided answers my question. The image circle is *almost* completely captured on the frame, with some clipping along the top and bottom of the frame, as I suspected. It's a cool effect and I'm sorely tempted to jump on this bargain. It looks to be a fine APS-C fisheye (for my wife's K-5iis) and a neat specialty lens if used on my K-1 in FF mode.

kayakfari · 11-16-2016, 11:18 AM

There are two versions, the earlier one has a permanent fixed hood. The newer has a removable hood. Some people shave the hoods off to get the circle on FF.

Shaved or original Samyang 8mm mounted on a full-frame Canon 5D or 1D - Spherical Panorama - Panoramafotography - 360° Panorama - 3D Object Photography

It's a great lens, stop down to 4 or 4.5. The stereographic projection used results in less distortion along the edges than other fisheye designs!

Why shave a cropped-frame fisheye lens instead of buying a full-frame one? - Photography Stack Exchange
Shaving the lens hood of the Samyang (Bower, Rokinon, Walimex) 8mm fisheye lens for usage on the Sony E-mount with full-frame sensors | PanoTwins

Adam · 11-16-2016, 08:26 PM

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11-16-2016, 10:01 AM	#8
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Originally posted by Adam This is an APS-C only lens, so coverage beyond that is quite limited. Here's an example: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/48-pentax-medium-format/330506-pentax-k-l...ml#post3784085 Thanks, Adam. The example you provided answers my question. The image circle is almost completely captured on the frame, with some clipping along the top and bottom of the frame, as I suspected. It's a cool effect and I'm sorely tempted to jump on this bargain. It looks to be a fine APS-C fisheye (for my wife's K-5iis) and a neat specialty lens if used on my K-1 in FF mode. Last edited by vZwicky; 11-16-2016 at 10:18 AM.

11-16-2016, 08:26 PM	#10
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11-16-2016, 12:29 AM	#6
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Has anyone used this on the K-1? Is the entire image circle captured on the full frame sensor?

11-16-2016, 12:45 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by vZwicky Has anyone used this on the K-1? Is the entire image circle captured on the full frame sensor? This is an APS-C only lens, so coverage beyond that is quite limited. Here's an example: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/48-pentax-medium-format/330506-pentax-k-l...ml#post3784085 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-16-2016, 11:18 AM	#9
kayakfari Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: South Florida Posts: 173	There are two versions, the earlier one has a permanent fixed hood. The newer has a removable hood. Some people shave the hoods off to get the circle on FF. Shaved or original Samyang 8mm mounted on a full-frame Canon 5D or 1D - Spherical Panorama - Panoramafotography - 360° Panorama - 3D Object Photography It's a great lens, stop down to 4 or 4.5. The stereographic projection used results in less distortion along the edges than other fisheye designs! Why shave a cropped-frame fisheye lens instead of buying a full-frame one? - Photography Stack Exchange Shaving the lens hood of the Samyang (Bower, Rokinon, Walimex) 8mm fisheye lens for usage on the Sony E-mount with full-frame sensors \| PanoTwins