Extreme ultrawide primes?

SpecialK · 01-31-2015, 08:25 AM

The OP's signature includes many of the lenses people are recommending :-)

IchabodCrane · 01-31-2015, 09:27 AM

Don't have either but two possibilities:

4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye | Sigma Corporation of America

10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye | Sigma Corporation of America

zzeitg · 01-31-2015, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

So, you want to buy an expensive specialized lens that's seldom used and ends up collecting dust as it rolls around in the bottom of your camera bag? Why, when any lens will do... even the kit lens? Just take a few minutes and learn to post-process a multi-image panorama using MS-ICE (free). Learning how is easy and fun, plus you can go as wide as you wish... With a little practice, the resulting image can be almost distortion free and will dazzle your friends.

Cheers... M

In a general way I much more like to be outside and shoot than sit at PC and play with some stitching. Of course by this method you can produce wide panos with any lens, but that's not exactly what I'd like to do.

zzeitg · 01-31-2015, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Don't have either but two possibilities:

4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye | Sigma Corporation of America

10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye | Sigma Corporation of America

Circular is nothing for me, but 10 mm F2.8...hmm...that might be a good idea. Thanks!

formercanuck · 01-31-2015, 10:21 AM

I'd like to see a review of the Rokinon 10 mm

zzeitg · 01-31-2015, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by formercanuck

I'd like to see a review of the Rokinon 10 mm

Isn't is only re-branded Samyang - Review: Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews ??

Conqueror · 01-31-2015, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by formercanuck

I'd like to see a review of the Rokinon 10 mm

There's one on here

Review: Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Na Horuk · 01-31-2015, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Crazy, I've never heard about such thing... Now I managed to find it on ebay - Belomo Peleng 8mm 3 5 MC Fisheye 180° Manual Lens Pentax K Mount SLR DSLR | eBay Seems like it's Belarus production. 180 deg field of view...

I would say only buy this lens if you get it super cheap. The Samyang 8mm is probably a much better choice and is often on sale for not much more than the Peleng from some sellers. The Peleng is an old design, back from the film era. Doubt it has any automation, but never tried it myself.

Edit: Oh and btw, you can check the Samyang club for samples of pretty much all Samyang primes: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/137335-samyang-lens-club-38.html
And the Samyang 10mm has a couple threads of its own.

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01-31-2015, 08:25 AM	#16
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	The OP's signature includes many of the lenses people are recommending :-)

01-31-2015, 09:27 AM	#17
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Don't have either but two possibilities: 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye \| Sigma Corporation of America 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye \| Sigma Corporation of America

01-31-2015, 10:12 AM	#18
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michaelina2 So, you want to buy an expensive specialized lens that's seldom used and ends up collecting dust as it rolls around in the bottom of your camera bag? Why, when any lens will do... even the kit lens? Just take a few minutes and learn to post-process a multi-image panorama using MS-ICE (free). Learning how is easy and fun, plus you can go as wide as you wish... With a little practice, the resulting image can be almost distortion free and will dazzle your friends. Cheers... M In a general way I much more like to be outside and shoot than sit at PC and play with some stitching. Of course by this method you can produce wide panos with any lens, but that's not exactly what I'd like to do.

01-31-2015, 10:17 AM	#19
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Don't have either but two possibilities: 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye \| Sigma Corporation of America 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye \| Sigma Corporation of America Circular is nothing for me, but 10 mm F2.8...hmm...that might be a good idea. Thanks!

01-31-2015, 10:21 AM	#20
formercanuck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 518	I'd like to see a review of the Rokinon 10 mm

01-31-2015, 10:27 AM	#21
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	Originally posted by formercanuck I'd like to see a review of the Rokinon 10 mm Isn't is only re-branded Samyang - Review: Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews ??

01-31-2015, 10:28 AM	#22
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440	Originally posted by formercanuck I'd like to see a review of the Rokinon 10 mm There's one on here Review: Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

01-31-2015, 10:50 AM	#23
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by zzeitg Crazy, I've never heard about such thing... Now I managed to find it on ebay - Belomo Peleng 8mm 3 5 MC Fisheye 180° Manual Lens Pentax K Mount SLR DSLR \| eBay Seems like it's Belarus production. 180 deg field of view... I would say only buy this lens if you get it super cheap. The Samyang 8mm is probably a much better choice and is often on sale for not much more than the Peleng from some sellers. The Peleng is an old design, back from the film era. Doubt it has any automation, but never tried it myself. Edit: Oh and btw, you can check the Samyang club for samples of pretty much all Samyang primes: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/137335-samyang-lens-club-38.html And the Samyang 10mm has a couple threads of its own.