Rokinon
Rokinon 8mm T/3.8 Fisheye Cine Lens Sony E with Removable Hood
Manual-focus fisheye cine lens for Sony E-mount delivers 180° coverage with geared focus and iris rings, T3.8 aperture, and removable tulip hood
- PartCompact ILC Lenses
- TypeWide Angle Lens
- ColorBlack
- CompatibilitySony
- Focal Length8 mm
- Camera MountSony (E mount for NEX)
- 180° fisheye field of view on Sony E-mount cameras
- Silent iris ring and geared focus for smooth video control
- 8 mm T/3.8 aperture with 10 elements in 7 groups
- Internal focus keeps front element stationary while focusing
- Removable tulip hood and 12-inch close focus distance
Fisheye lens for Sony E-mount
The Rokinon 8mm T/3.8 Fisheye Cine Lens mounts directly to Sony E-mount cameras and camcorders. It delivers a 180° field of view on full-frame and APS-C sensors with a fixed focal length of 8 mm. The optical design uses 10 glass elements in 7 groups including one aspherical element and Ultra Multi Coating to minimise chromatic aberration.
Upgrade from add-on converters
This lens replaces clip-on fisheye adapters or post-production cropping that degrade resolution and introduce softness. The jump is worth it when you need native edge-to-edge coverage with accurate T-stop exposure control from T/3.8 to T/22. Internal focusing prevents the front element from rotating during focus pulls, and geared focus and iris rings accept standard follow-focus gear.
Suited for HD video creators
Videographers who require silent iris pulls, consistent gear pitch and close focus to 12 inches will benefit from the cine-oriented controls. Photographers needing autofocus, electronic aperture communication or a rectilinear wide-angle view should look at a different lens design. The removable tulip hood and included caps and pouch complete the package.
Highlights
- 180° fisheye field of view on Sony E-mount cameras
- Silent iris ring and geared focus for smooth video control
- 8 mm T/3.8 aperture with 10 elements in 7 groups
- Internal focus keeps front element stationary while focusing
- Removable tulip hood and 12-inch close focus distance
Specifications
| Brand | Rokinon |
|---|---|
| Model | RKHD8MV-NEX |
| Part | Compact ILC Lenses |
| Type | Wide Angle Lens |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility | Sony |
| Focal Length | 8 mm |
| Camera Mount | Sony (E mount for NEX) |
| Features | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 1.89 |
Questions about this item
What Sony E-mount cameras does the 8 mm fisheye cover without vignetting?
The lens covers APS-C and Four Thirds sensors with a 180° field of view on both formats.
How do I mount the lens and avoid damaging the focus gear?
Align the white index dot on the barrel with the mount dot on the camera, twist until it clicks, then check that the focus ring turns freely before attaching a follow-focus gear.
When should I replace the front element coating or the iris blades?
The Ultra Multi coating is durable; clean with a blower and microfibre cloth only. The six-blade iris is internal and not user-serviceable — seek professional repair if aperture movement becomes uneven.
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