![]() It’s also gained about a half an inch of length due to the new optical design. The lens is tightly assembled and very solid. The lens is constructed of metal and high quality plastics, and this new version feels a bit more robust than the original model. The 8mm Fisheye II has a similar construction to the first version of the lens, though it appears that Samyang has upgraded things a bit as well. I review products on how they act for me as a photographic tool in real-world shooting. There are plenty of other sites that cover those. You won’t find lens charts or resolution numbers here. If you’re not familiar with my reviews, I review from a real world shooting perspective. So is it worth it to go for the second version of this tiny wide gem? The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II on the Fujifilm X-T1 Samyang also produces this lens under other brands such as Walimex and Bower. I reviewed version I of this lens last year, and again the reviewed version of this lens falls under the Rokinon brand name. ![]() The lens has a completely new optical design to go with its slightly revised exterior. The second version of this fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras is not a minor revision, at least not with regards to the lens design. That’s the case today, however, as I take a look at the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II. ![]() Since mirrorless is still so early in its development, it’s rare that I get the opportunity to review a second version of the same lens.
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