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**Lowell Goudge** · 01-18-2023, 05:22 PM

I have 2 fisheyes.

The Samyang 8/2.8 mm fisheye which is meant for APS C , mine is the first version with permanent hood, the later version has a removable hood so that it can be used on full frame as a circular fisheye, it is in KA mount

The zenitar 16mm/2.6 which is available in K mount and M42. I have the M42 version.

The zenitar is a full frame lens but it takes great shots ( landscapes etc or in the city) on APSC sensors.

I also have the samyang 14 mm /2.8 full frame wide angle, which has some serious barrel distortion but not fisheye

Sandy Hancock · 01-18-2023, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by GrimlyFiendish

I have a fisheye...

Nice! At 35mm, and designed for 6x7, I suspect it isn't very fishy on the K-1 though

I have an Arsat 30mm fisheye for my 645Z, and on the crop 645 sensor it falls a bit short of the mark.

**UncleVanya** · 01-18-2023, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

The zenitar 16mm/2.6 which is available in K mount and M42. I have the M42 version.

The zenitar is a full frame lens but it takes great shots ( landscapes etc or in the city) on APSC sensors.

The Zenitar I assume isn't that fishy on the APSC sensor since the most distorted parts are cropped off? However I'm not sure.

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-19-2023, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

The Zenitar I assume isn't that fishy on the APSC sensor since the most distorted parts are cropped off? However I'm not sure.

On APSC clearly it is no comparison to the 8mm samyang

**mgvh** · 01-31-2023, 08:54 AM

I have both the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Aspherical CS IIFisheye and the SMC Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fish-Eye ED. I love them both, but they have unique capabilities. Since the DA 10-17 is so small and versatile, it's a lens that I almost take with me.

mikesbike · 01-31-2023, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

If it weren't for this forum, I would have probably bought the PENTAX-F

off of the auction site.

Beca

That gives you the perfect excuse to buy a K-1 II, for which this lens is great and that is a great deal! The best way to go is using both APS-C and the DA 10-17mm, AND the F 17-28mm FE for a FF DSLR body or 35mm film. Both formats have their special advantages, and both will be good for using a Pentax FE zoom lens. The best shot is made by what you happen to be carrying.

01-31-2023, 04:18 PM	#36
mikesbike Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,415	Originally posted by Michael Piziak If it weren't for this forum, I would have probably bought the PENTAX-F off of the auction site. Beca That gives you the perfect excuse to buy a K-1 II, for which this lens is great and that is a great deal! The best way to go is using both APS-C and the DA 10-17mm, AND the F 17-28mm FE for a FF DSLR body or 35mm film. Both formats have their special advantages, and both will be good for using a Pentax FE zoom lens. The best shot is made by what you happen to be carrying. Last edited by mikesbike; 01-31-2023 at 04:26 PM.

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01-18-2023, 05:22 PM	#31
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,610	I have 2 fisheyes. The Samyang 8/2.8 mm fisheye which is meant for APS C , mine is the first version with permanent hood, the later version has a removable hood so that it can be used on full frame as a circular fisheye, it is in KA mount The zenitar 16mm/2.6 which is available in K mount and M42. I have the M42 version. The zenitar is a full frame lens but it takes great shots ( landscapes etc or in the city) on APSC sensors. I also have the samyang 14 mm /2.8 full frame wide angle, which has some serious barrel distortion but not fisheye

01-18-2023, 05:23 PM	#32
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,055	Originally posted by GrimlyFiendish I have a fisheye... Nice! At 35mm, and designed for 6x7, I suspect it isn't very fishy on the K-1 though I have an Arsat 30mm fisheye for my 645Z, and on the crop 645 sensor it falls a bit short of the mark.

01-18-2023, 08:45 PM	#33
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,895	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge The zenitar 16mm/2.6 which is available in K mount and M42. I have the M42 version. The zenitar is a full frame lens but it takes great shots ( landscapes etc or in the city) on APSC sensors. The Zenitar I assume isn't that fishy on the APSC sensor since the most distorted parts are cropped off? However I'm not sure.

01-19-2023, 05:01 AM - 1 Like	#34
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,610	Originally posted by UncleVanya The Zenitar I assume isn't that fishy on the APSC sensor since the most distorted parts are cropped off? However I'm not sure. On APSC clearly it is no comparison to the 8mm samyang

01-31-2023, 08:54 AM	#35
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 978	I have both the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Aspherical CS IIFisheye and the SMC Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fish-Eye ED. I love them both, but they have unique capabilities. Since the DA 10-17 is so small and versatile, it's a lens that I almost take with me.

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