7Artisans' budget fisheye for Sony E — the tiny 7.5mm f/2.8 for APS-C.
The 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye for Sony E is the Sony APS-C version of the budget fisheye described in Fuji X under ID 4101. Produces near-circular fisheye images on APS-C with 180-degree coverage. The f/2.8 enables basic astrophotography. Budget pricing makes fisheye experimentation accessible. Manual focus.
Same budget fisheye quality as other mount versions. 180-degree coverage with extreme barrel distortion. The f/2.8 enables astrophotography. Sharpness acceptable in the centre. Build quality basic metal. The fisheye effect is the creative purpose. The compact size is easy to carry for occasional creative use. Benefits from Sony IBIS.
Sony E mount, APS-C. Manual focus. No electronics. No front filter. Weight approximately 170 grams. The fisheye effect is dramatic and eye-catching. The f/2.8 provides useful speed for creative and astro work. Benefits from Sony IBIS for steadier handheld shots. The Samyang 8mm f/2.8 is the quality upgrade.
Very cheap — one of the cheapest fisheyes available. Check clean front element. A fun creative tool at minimal cost. The f/2.8 enables astro. Benefits from IBIS. The Samyang 8mm is better. Best for casual creative experimentation and basic astrophotography at minimum cost.