{"product_id":"samyang-8mm-f-3-5-umc-cs-ii-fisheye-lens","title":"Samyang 8mm f\/3.5 UMC CS II Fisheye Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes the most interesting photographs come from looking at the world a little differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samyang 8mm f\/3.5 Fisheye is built for exactly that. With its incredibly wide field of view and unmistakable curved perspective, it turns familiar scenes into something much more playful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings bend towards the edges of the frame, landscapes stretch out in unexpected ways and even everyday spaces can take on an entirely different character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lens that rewards experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional wide-angle lens, the Samyang embraces distortion as part of its look. Straight lines can curve dramatically, especially towards the edges, while subjects placed close to the lens can feel larger than life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual focus design keeps you involved in the process, encouraging you to think about distance, composition and how everything fits within the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because it's so wide, you can get surprisingly close to your subject while still capturing plenty of the surrounding scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's particularly enjoyable for architecture, skate photography, music photography, landscapes and those slightly unusual compositions that wouldn't feel quite the same through a standard lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun, creative addition to a camera bag for anyone who enjoys experimenting with perspective rather than always keeping things straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative photography, skate photography, architecture, landscapes, street photography, interiors, music photography, unusual perspectives and photographers wanting to experiment with fisheye distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a manual-focus fisheye lens, so you'll need to adjust focus yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts extremely wide field of view makes it possible to fit much more into the frame than a conventional lens, but the curved distortion is an intentional part of the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubjects placed close to the lens can appear dramatically exaggerated, while straight lines towards the edges of the photograph may curve noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens is primarily designed for APS-C crop-sensor cameras. On a full-frame camera, coverage may be limited and dark corners or vignetting may appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility will depend on the exact lens mount and camera body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48132707745846,"sku":"3393816","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/original_a91ae628-e731-43d5-8b89-0d5b0d9f4d3e.png?v=1792129830","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/samyang-8mm-f-3-5-umc-cs-ii-fisheye-lens","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}