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Review Summary
2014-04-14T21:00:00
Lots of fun taking pictures with such a wide angle. Really good for architecture and dog faces. Manual focus only, but the site information is clear on that. Hard to focus because of large depth of field. Definitely turn on peaking (color marking of in-focus parts of image) if you have it. Very reasonable cost.
Greg R.
2012-02-20T19:00:00
Cool fisheye effect is a must in my bag of lenses. Sharp, light, cheaper then autofocus lenses.
Michidan
2011-10-10T21:00:00
I've been amazed at the high quality of the images obtained with this lens. The manual focus is no problem due to the extreme depth of field.
John W.
2011-10-04T21:00:00
Inexpensive for this type of lens (fisheye) takes beautiful pictures. My only comment - it is hard to focus since it has such great depth of field, it always seems to be in focus.
HAROLD K.
2010-02-20T19:00:00
If you are looking for a lens to round out your basic kit, this isn't it. Nor is any fisheye, due to it obviously limited range of uses. That being said, this lens is phenominal at the price point it sells at. This is the first (and probably the last) fisheye I will ever buy, again due to limited usefulness, bacause I doubt I well ever be able to bring myself to spend in or close to the four-figure range for such a lens. Anyone looking to round our their lens "collection" could hardly go wrong by adding this glass to their arsenal.
CHARLES C.
2010-01-09T19:00:00
This lens should be used on a tripod Would be better with autofocus
Harold K.
F/3.5
F/22
10 Elements in 7 groups
180 Degrees
Multi-Coated
12"
15 ounces
3-3/4" x 3"

The 8mm f/3.5 Pro Optic Fish-Eye CS lens is a breakthrough in optical design producing the first affordable fish-eye lens designed for digital SLRs that have APS-sized sensors. APS-C sensors have a multiplication factor of 1.5 or 1.6x so the effect the lens produces will vary slightly between cameras. The well-constructed and precision designed lens features a built in lens hood and a sturdy locking lens cap to protect the large front element from damage when it's stored or not being used to make photographs. The optical construction consists of ten elements in seven groups and is computer optimized to produce clear, crisp photographs, which is critical with a lens like this that is capable of extreme depth-of-field. When set at f/22 the result is a great range in depth-of-field that makes focusing less critical.The field of view with the APS-sized sensor is a full 180° producing the kind of super wide-angle view found only in much more expensive lenses. With a close focusing distance of just 12 inches and its outstanding angle-of-view and deep depth-of-field, users will be able to produce truly unusual and dramatic close-up photographs. The compact size makes it ideal for travel photographers who want to add new perspectives to their work. The lens is also perfect for architectural interiors, landscapes, and special effects photography. And for infra-red explorers this lens will open up a new world.