Fisheye Fever Club -- Flaunt your fisheye photos!

bdery · 11-11-2019, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Just wanted to say that I read (most of) your review, and found it very complete, well written, and quite understandable. I learned much more about these four lenses than I ever thought I wanted to know. :>) You have performed an excellent, fantastic service, and I would like to express my thanks to you. I have the 10-17 as well as the Rokinon 8mm, and in fact believe as apparently you do that the 10-17 is so well constructed and flexible that it pretty well answers any fisheye need that I can imagine having.

Thanks. I'm not sure if you are referring to my recent review of the HD version of the Pentax fisheye, or the comparison between 4 ultra wide lenses that was written in 2016? That one is fantastic, but not by me.

**ivanvernon** · 11-11-2019, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Thanks. I'm not sure if you are referring to my recent review of the HD version of the Pentax fisheye, or the comparison between 4 ultra wide lenses that was written in 2016? That one is fantastic, but not by me.

Good point. I read the comparison one first, not quite sure how I landed up there, and then after realizing my mistake moved over and read your actual review. The comparison review was masterful and so complete I could not devote the time to finish it, but I found your own review equally valuable, particularly since I would love to sell my 10-17 and get the HD version so I can take round fishneye photos.

Pentikonian · 11-11-2019, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by bdery

For those interested, my review of the HD DA 10-17 fisheye is out!

HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fisheye Review Posted - Review Announcements | PentaxForums.com

Feel free to ask questions about it. I learned a lot testing the lens and reading this thread!

Just finished reading. Thanks for taking the time to do the review.

Between photos and the review, it's on my list for my K-1.

bdery · 11-12-2019, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Good point. I read the comparison one first, not quite sure how I landed up there, and then after realizing my mistake moved over and read your actual review. The comparison review was masterful and so complete I could not devote the time to finish it, but I found your own review equally valuable, particularly since I would love to sell my 10-17 and get the HD version so I can take round fishneye photos.

The comparison is indeed stellar work.

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Just finished reading. Thanks for taking the time to do the review.

A pleasure!

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Between photos and the review, it's on my list for my K-1.

It's impressive, but maybe not surprising, how many people are interested in that lens for the K-1. Pentax did a great move by simply removing the hood (the coatings are a welcome addition, but by themselves probably not enough to upgrade).

womble · 11-12-2019, 11:24 AM - **3 Likes**

Pentax ME-F, SMC Pentax 17mm fisheye, Fuji Neopan 400 film.

Ayot St Peter (2) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Aaron28 · 11-12-2019, 08:17 PM - **10 Likes**

zenitar 16/f2.8 k-mount.....K-50 tongue out Tuesday

Pentikonian · 11-12-2019, 08:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aaron28

zenitar 16/f2.8 k-mount.....K-50 tongue out Tuesday

Love it!

tim60 · 11-15-2019, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Original FE image and version de-fished enough to flatten the horizon line. The latter looks like a more exciting bridge to drive.

Looks like a 1930s era bridge, maybe 1920s, with the bridge and decking all made from small pieces of steel jointed on-site.

From the days when materials were expensive, heavy machinery not available and labour relatively cheap.

Now the construction is very different because of a different balance in those factors.

**WPRESTO** · 11-15-2019, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Looks like a 1930s era bridge, maybe 1920s, with the bridge and decking all made from small pieces of steel jointed on-site.

From the days when materials were expensive, heavy machinery not available and labour relatively cheap.

Now the construction is very different because of a different balance in those factors.

FYI: The Sydney Harbor Bridge was started in 1923, officially opened 1932, so your deduction about the era based on the design was spot-on.

**fs999** · 11-15-2019, 06:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aaron28

zenitar 16/f2.8 k-mount.....K-50 tongue out Tuesday

So nice

**fs999** · 11-15-2019, 06:41 AM - **8 Likes**

K-1 • smc DA 10-17mm @14mm

Defished with Corel PaintShop Pro 2019

Aaron28 · 11-15-2019, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Love it!

Originally posted by fs999

So nice

thanks guys!

**steamloco76** · 11-16-2019, 02:34 AM - **3 Likes**

My first outing with the DA 10-17 fisheye zoom I just bought off the forum. Bow Ridge tunnel and bridges at the Conemaugh Dam, Indiana County, PA.

tim60 · 11-16-2019, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

FYI: The Sydney Harbor Bridge was started in 1923, officially opened 1932, so your deduction about the era based on the design was spot-on.

I had an uncle whose first job as a graduate civil engineer was on SHB.

My deduction was based on some bridges of different eras across the river in Chicago where the reasoning dawned on me.

The high labour design might also have been a ‘make work’ project for the depression.

**WPRESTO** · 11-16-2019, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I had an uncle whose first job as a graduate civil engineer was on SHB.

My deduction was based on some bridges of different eras across the river in Chicago where the reasoning dawned on me.

The high labour design might also have been a ‘make work’ project for the depression.

But also the available technology and the paradigm of how to build a bridge of that size. Cable-stay was unknown, and I don't think that very long pre-stressed concrete roadbed was available either. Unless I am mistaken, in the 1920's spans of that length were either suspension or one of a bewildering variety of open-ironwork truss designs, with an arch being best for longer spans.

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11-11-2019, 11:10 AM	#3496
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by ivanvernon Just wanted to say that I read (most of) your review, and found it very complete, well written, and quite understandable. I learned much more about these four lenses than I ever thought I wanted to know. :>) You have performed an excellent, fantastic service, and I would like to express my thanks to you. I have the 10-17 as well as the Rokinon 8mm, and in fact believe as apparently you do that the 10-17 is so well constructed and flexible that it pretty well answers any fisheye need that I can imagine having. Thanks. I'm not sure if you are referring to my recent review of the HD version of the Pentax fisheye, or the comparison between 4 ultra wide lenses that was written in 2016? That one is fantastic, but not by me.

11-11-2019, 12:55 PM	#3497
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by bdery Thanks. I'm not sure if you are referring to my recent review of the HD version of the Pentax fisheye, or the comparison between 4 ultra wide lenses that was written in 2016? That one is fantastic, but not by me. Good point. I read the comparison one first, not quite sure how I landed up there, and then after realizing my mistake moved over and read your actual review. The comparison review was masterful and so complete I could not devote the time to finish it, but I found your own review equally valuable, particularly since I would love to sell my 10-17 and get the HD version so I can take round fishneye photos.

11-11-2019, 07:57 PM	#3498
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by bdery For those interested, my review of the HD DA 10-17 fisheye is out! HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fisheye Review Posted - Review Announcements \| PentaxForums.com Feel free to ask questions about it. I learned a lot testing the lens and reading this thread! Just finished reading. Thanks for taking the time to do the review. Between photos and the review, it's on my list for my K-1.

11-12-2019, 05:43 AM	#3499
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by ivanvernon Good point. I read the comparison one first, not quite sure how I landed up there, and then after realizing my mistake moved over and read your actual review. The comparison review was masterful and so complete I could not devote the time to finish it, but I found your own review equally valuable, particularly since I would love to sell my 10-17 and get the HD version so I can take round fishneye photos. The comparison is indeed stellar work. Originally posted by Pentikonian Just finished reading. Thanks for taking the time to do the review. A pleasure! Originally posted by Pentikonian Between photos and the review, it's on my list for my K-1. It's impressive, but maybe not surprising, how many people are interested in that lens for the K-1. Pentax did a great move by simply removing the hood (the coatings are a welcome addition, but by themselves probably not enough to upgrade).

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Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	zenitar 16/f2.8 k-mount.....K-50 tongue out Tuesday

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Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Aaron28 zenitar 16/f2.8 k-mount.....K-50 tongue out Tuesday Love it!

11-15-2019, 05:55 AM	#3503
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,742	Originally posted by WPRESTO Original FE image and version de-fished enough to flatten the horizon line. The latter looks like a more exciting bridge to drive. Looks like a 1930s era bridge, maybe 1920s, with the bridge and decking all made from small pieces of steel jointed on-site. From the days when materials were expensive, heavy machinery not available and labour relatively cheap. Now the construction is very different because of a different balance in those factors.

11-15-2019, 06:17 AM	#3504
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by tim60 Looks like a 1930s era bridge, maybe 1920s, with the bridge and decking all made from small pieces of steel jointed on-site. From the days when materials were expensive, heavy machinery not available and labour relatively cheap. Now the construction is very different because of a different balance in those factors. FYI: The Sydney Harbor Bridge was started in 1923, officially opened 1932, so your deduction about the era based on the design was spot-on.

11-15-2019, 06:37 AM - 1 Like	#3505
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,636	Originally posted by Aaron28 zenitar 16/f2.8 k-mount.....K-50 tongue out Tuesday So nice

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11-15-2019, 06:41 AM - 8 Likes	#3506
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,636	K-1 • smc DA 10-17mm @14mm Defished with Corel PaintShop Pro 2019

11-15-2019, 04:28 PM	#3507
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Pentikonian Love it! Originally posted by fs999 So nice thanks guys!

11-16-2019, 11:14 AM	#3509
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,742	Originally posted by WPRESTO FYI: The Sydney Harbor Bridge was started in 1923, officially opened 1932, so your deduction about the era based on the design was spot-on. I had an uncle whose first job as a graduate civil engineer was on SHB. My deduction was based on some bridges of different eras across the river in Chicago where the reasoning dawned on me. The high labour design might also have been a ‘make work’ project for the depression.

11-16-2019, 11:21 AM	#3510
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by tim60 I had an uncle whose first job as a graduate civil engineer was on SHB. My deduction was based on some bridges of different eras across the river in Chicago where the reasoning dawned on me. The high labour design might also have been a ‘make work’ project for the depression. But also the available technology and the paradigm of how to build a bridge of that size. Cable-stay was unknown, and I don't think that very long pre-stressed concrete roadbed was available either. Unless I am mistaken, in the 1920's spans of that length were either suspension or one of a bewildering variety of open-ironwork truss designs, with an arch being best for longer spans.