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redpigeons · 07-13-2009, 09:49 AM

I am looking for a nice fish eye lens

the sigma 15mm 2.8 looked perfect until I saw that the current price is almost $800

so what do you think of the Pentax 10-17?

or do you have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

jeepson33s · 07-13-2009, 10:03 AM

I have the 10-17 and it has worked very well. Much more pronounced fisheye at 10mm but my guess would be that the sigma is sharper due to it being a prime.

2Thumbs · 07-13-2009, 10:31 AM

15mm wont be fishy at all on a crop sensor I'm afraid. It'll just look like a wide angle lens with bad distortion.

You'll want a 4.5mm to get a true 180 degree on a crop, or at the very least an 8mm such as a Peleng which in terms of fish eye prices is no money at all.

Ari · 07-13-2009, 10:53 AM

10-17 is a great lens. Very fishy at 10mm. REALLY want to buy one............Plus, there are some nice "flattening" plug-ins for PP to get rid of all that fishiness if you'd like.

K McCall · 07-13-2009, 11:19 AM

I like ultra-wide perspectives, but the fisheye tends to elude me. Some of my friends have had wild successes with their respective fisheye lenses, though, so I know it's just me.

That said, the Pentax 10-17 does its job. I just used it today, in fact, for my self-portrait of the day:

My other shots taken with it are here: Flickr: aravis121's stuff tagged with fisheye

I really look forward to seeing what you do with the fisheye you decide on; it seems to be a very challenging but very rewarding type of photography.

daacon · 07-13-2009, 11:24 AM

Just a few short threads down https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33549-fisheye-...ye-photos.html

foxglove · 07-13-2009, 11:26 AM

If you're not set on a strong fisheye effect and don't mind a fully manual lens, the Zenitar 16mm is a popular choice. I got mine for just under $150 (Cdn) including delivery from Russia. Do a search, you should find lots of discussion and examples. It's a fun lens, and low stress 'cause it's cheap!

Ari · 07-13-2009, 12:22 PM

Your pictures are just incredible.

Originally posted by K McCall

I like ultra-wide perspectives, but the fisheye tends to elude me. Some of my friends have had wild successes with their respective fisheye lenses, though, so I know it's just me.

That said, the Pentax 10-17 does its job. I just used it today, in fact, for my self-portrait of the day:

My other shots taken with it are here: Flickr: aravis121's stuff tagged with fisheye

I really look forward to seeing what you do with the fisheye you decide on; it seems to be a very challenging but very rewarding type of photography.

redpigeons · 07-13-2009, 01:02 PM

thanks guys!!!

awesome!

I think 10-17 it is for me I am happy with what I see.

Keitha as usual ... amazing!!

in new york the streets especially in the summer is one organic thing..
when you walk in a street with hundreds of people, and so much action going on

some times you want to fit it all... and show the action rather then the objects

I think a fish eye will be perfect for that

mtroute · 07-13-2009, 01:17 PM

K McCall, love your work.

GLXLR · 07-13-2009, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by K McCall

I like ultra-wide perspectives, but the fisheye tends to elude me. Some of my friends have had wild successes with their respective fisheye lenses, though, so I know it's just me.

That said, the Pentax 10-17 does its job. I just used it today, in fact, for my self-portrait of the day:

My other shots taken with it are here: Flickr: aravis121's stuff tagged with fisheye

I really look forward to seeing what you do with the fisheye you decide on; it seems to be a very challenging but very rewarding type of photography.

Amazing work man. Makes me want to go out and actually buy a 10-17mm (NO MONEYYYYY) :-(
I hate you and your skills!

But back OT, if you don't have much to spend, I heard the Zenitar 16mm fish eye is also very good. I have also heard the 10-17mm is very good as well, so it depends on your budget. Nice to have 10mm though...

K McCall · 07-13-2009, 04:38 PM

Thanks to everyone who liked that picture. I actually learned a new way to tie my shoes today, so I was inspired to take a photo of my Rocket Dog shoes with the new knot

**NaClH2O** · 07-13-2009, 05:14 PM

I own the Zenitar and agree with Julie (foxglove) that it is a fun little lens for not much money. And a healthy bronx cheer for those who say "it's not a true fisheye because it's not 180!" It is still a lot of fun and you can get some decent effects with it.

NaCl(inexpensive and fun! what more could you ask for?)H2O

**Just1MoreDave** · 07-13-2009, 07:55 PM

One feature that I like about my current FE is a small minimum focus distance. I think that's the only flaw of the Zenitar. It allows you to shoot sort of a fisheye macro.

Jimfear · 07-14-2009, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

One feature that I like about my current FE is a small minimum focus distance. I think that's the only flaw of the Zenitar. It allows you to shoot sort of a fisheye macro.

I'll second that... Plus the long focus throw on the Sigma, the Zenitar has a rather short focus throw which I didn't like when I played with one the other day.

07-13-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	What Fish eye I am looking for a nice fish eye lens the sigma 15mm 2.8 looked perfect until I saw that the current price is almost $800 so what do you think of the Pentax 10-17? or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!

07-13-2009, 05:14 PM	#13
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Brooklyn Bridge and the Zenitar I own the Zenitar and agree with Julie (foxglove) that it is a fun little lens for not much money. And a healthy bronx cheer for those who say "it's not a true fisheye because it's not 180!" It is still a lot of fun and you can get some decent effects with it. NaCl(inexpensive and fun! what more could you ask for?)H2O

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07-13-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
jeepson33s New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marietta Georgia Posts: 20	I have the 10-17 and it has worked very well. Much more pronounced fisheye at 10mm but my guess would be that the sigma is sharper due to it being a prime.

07-13-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
2Thumbs Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 25	15mm wont be fishy at all on a crop sensor I'm afraid. It'll just look like a wide angle lens with bad distortion. You'll want a 4.5mm to get a true 180 degree on a crop, or at the very least an 8mm such as a Peleng which in terms of fish eye prices is no money at all.

07-13-2009, 10:53 AM	#4
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	10-17 is a great lens. Very fishy at 10mm. REALLY want to buy one............Plus, there are some nice "flattening" plug-ins for PP to get rid of all that fishiness if you'd like.

07-13-2009, 11:19 AM	#5
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	I like ultra-wide perspectives, but the fisheye tends to elude me. Some of my friends have had wild successes with their respective fisheye lenses, though, so I know it's just me. That said, the Pentax 10-17 does its job. I just used it today, in fact, for my self-portrait of the day: My other shots taken with it are here: Flickr: aravis121's stuff tagged with fisheye I really look forward to seeing what you do with the fisheye you decide on; it seems to be a very challenging but very rewarding type of photography.

07-13-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Just a few short threads down https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33549-fisheye-...ye-photos.html

07-13-2009, 11:26 AM	#7
foxglove Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlantic Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,049	If you're not set on a strong fisheye effect and don't mind a fully manual lens, the Zenitar 16mm is a popular choice. I got mine for just under $150 (Cdn) including delivery from Russia. Do a search, you should find lots of discussion and examples. It's a fun lens, and low stress 'cause it's cheap!

07-13-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	Your pictures are just incredible. Originally posted by K McCall I like ultra-wide perspectives, but the fisheye tends to elude me. Some of my friends have had wild successes with their respective fisheye lenses, though, so I know it's just me. That said, the Pentax 10-17 does its job. I just used it today, in fact, for my self-portrait of the day: My other shots taken with it are here: Flickr: aravis121's stuff tagged with fisheye I really look forward to seeing what you do with the fisheye you decide on; it seems to be a very challenging but very rewarding type of photography.

07-13-2009, 01:02 PM	#9
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943 Original Poster	thanks guys!!! awesome! I think 10-17 it is for me I am happy with what I see. Keitha as usual ... amazing!! in new york the streets especially in the summer is one organic thing.. when you walk in a street with hundreds of people, and so much action going on some times you want to fit it all... and show the action rather then the objects I think a fish eye will be perfect for that

07-13-2009, 01:17 PM	#10
mtroute Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 533	K McCall, love your work.

07-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#11
GLXLR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 684	Originally posted by K McCall I like ultra-wide perspectives, but the fisheye tends to elude me. Some of my friends have had wild successes with their respective fisheye lenses, though, so I know it's just me. That said, the Pentax 10-17 does its job. I just used it today, in fact, for my self-portrait of the day: My other shots taken with it are here: Flickr: aravis121's stuff tagged with fisheye I really look forward to seeing what you do with the fisheye you decide on; it seems to be a very challenging but very rewarding type of photography. Amazing work man. Makes me want to go out and actually buy a 10-17mm (NO MONEYYYYY) :-( I hate you and your skills! But back OT, if you don't have much to spend, I heard the Zenitar 16mm fish eye is also very good. I have also heard the 10-17mm is very good as well, so it depends on your budget. Nice to have 10mm though...

07-13-2009, 04:38 PM	#12
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	Thanks to everyone who liked that picture. I actually learned a new way to tie my shoes today, so I was inspired to take a photo of my Rocket Dog shoes with the new knot

07-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#14
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	One feature that I like about my current FE is a small minimum focus distance. I think that's the only flaw of the Zenitar. It allows you to shoot sort of a fisheye macro.

07-14-2009, 01:21 AM	#15
Jimfear Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 576	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave One feature that I like about my current FE is a small minimum focus distance. I think that's the only flaw of the Zenitar. It allows you to shoot sort of a fisheye macro. I'll second that... Plus the long focus throw on the Sigma, the Zenitar has a rather short focus throw which I didn't like when I played with one the other day.

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