Sigma EX 8mm f/3,5 DG Fisheye
This is a prime lens manufactured by Sigma and the model was launched 2006.
The lens belongs to the category
wide angle prime lenses, a wide angle lens where you do not have the possibility to zoom in and out.
Worth thinking about is that the lens has a Fisheye-character which give the images an extreme wide but curved 'barrel' look which may require some post processing in your image editing software. Though, the lens offers you as a photographer the widest of wide angle views..
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Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
The lens is available for both Canon and Nikon cameras, but there are two different versions of this lens (one for each brand and mount) so it is important that you ask for and choose the right version when bying the lens.
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon and Nikon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
Here it is the only Canon version of the lens that has a built-in autofocus (AF) motor. The possibility to use autofocus (AF) is available for Nikon cameras but only if the camera itself has a built-in autofocus (AF) motor. Some cheaper and budget camera models from Nikon lacks a built-in autofocus motor, and we at Lensora appreciate autofocus, so in the list of compatible cameras we have chosen to display only the cameras that you can get autofocus with.
The lens has a focal length of 8 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
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- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
- Read more about the autofocus motor and the importance of this part
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/3,5.
The lens is to considered fairly bright. This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues.
The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds.
Filter and Lens Hood
The lens has a built-in filter holder which means that you at the rear of the lens (towards the camera) can place a filter, but an opportunity to protect the front lens with a filter does not exist.
Unfortunately there is no lens hood included when buying the lens.
Pictures (product and sample images)
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Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilites. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- Works on all sensor types
- Light weight (400 gr)
- No built-in autofocus motor (the Nikon version)
- Might have a limited use
- No lens hood is included
- The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust
Specification
| Product Name: | Sigma EX 8mm f/3,5 DG Fisheye (See dictionary) |
| Release date: | 2006 |
| Manufacturer: | Sigma |
| Type of lens: |
Wide Angle Lenses Wide Angle Lenses with Fisheye-character |
| Construction: | Prime lens (no possibility to zoom) |
| Works with cameras from: |
Canon (see compatible cameras) Nikon (see compatible cameras) |
| 1:1 at Macro: | No Macro lens |
| Compatibility: | Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras) |
| Autofocus (AF): | Yes |
| Built-in autofocus (AF) motor: |
Canon
Nikon Nikon; for autofocus the camera has to have a built-in autofocus (AF) motor See a list of compatible cameras |
| Maximum aperture: | f/3,5 |
| Focal Length |
8 mm
Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
| Lens Construction: | 11 elements / 6 groups |
| Image Stabilizer: | No |
| Closest Focusing Distance: | 13 cm |
| Filter: | Built-in Filter Holder |
| Lens Hood: | Not included |
| Tripod mount: | No (Read more) |
| Weather sealing: | No |
| Dimensions (diameter x length): | 73 x 68 mm |
| Weight: | 400 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
| Retail price (USD) | 1230 USD
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Reviews
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Pictures (product and sample images)
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Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
Alternatives to Sigma EX 8mm f/3,5 DG Fisheye for Canon photographers
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Alternatives to Sigma EX 8mm f/3,5 DG Fisheye for Nikon photographers
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