Tokina recently introduced a new lens for FUJIFILM X-Mount and Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras: the Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8. This fisheye lens covers APS-C sensors, and it is fully manual with a dedicated focus and a de-clicked aperture ring. Let’s take a closer look at it! Japanese lens manufacturer Tokina became very popular amongst filmmakers with their 11-16mm f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for APS-C cameras during the DSLR revolution era. Then, they started to develop a lot of other lenses like their atx-m lineup for FUJIFILM X-Mount and Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras. The company also has many incredible cinema lenses like their Vista Primes T1.5 series. If you’re in the market for a manual fisheye lens for your Sony E-Mount or FUJIFILM X-Mount camera, their latest SZ 8mm f/2.8 lens might be the right choice for you. Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8: overview The Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 is a pretty compact and lightweight fisheye lens that won’t take much space in your camera bags, with a length of only 6cm and a weight of 280g/9.8oz. As I mentioned, this lens covers APS-C sensors and will give you a field of view of 180°. The SZ 8mm f/2.8 comes with a removable lens hood. Image credit: Tokina You can remove the hood and use the lens with a full-frame mirrorless camera: the SZ 8mm f/2.8 won’t cover the entire sensor, but you can create a round image with black frames on the sides. Image credit: Tokina This fisheye lens is entirely manual....
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 3 March, 2022