Fisheye Fever Club -- Flaunt your fisheye photos!

**ivanvernon** · 01-20-2019, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by garywakeling

I have been using the FA 17-28 Fisheye for this months Single in challenge, here are a couple of my favourites so far

Really great images. Actually, I did not know this lens existed, but pleased you helped me to discover it. Hope you will continue posting images from it.

**Ash** · 01-20-2019, 05:28 AM - **2 Likes**

I have a challenger for the F 17-28 on full frame (or the stellar DA 10-17 on APS-C):

Introducing the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX.
A similar field of view to the DA lens at 10mm, this lens has not failed to impress me with its sharpness, clarity and colour contrast. One of the only Sigma lenses I have had the privilege to shoot with that I really like.

Picnic-point60 by Ash

Picnic-point62 by Ash

Picnic-point14 by Ash

garywakeling · 01-20-2019, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by Ash

I have a challenger for the F 17-28 on full frame (or the stellar DA 10-17 on APS-C):

Introducing the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX.
A similar field of view to the DA lens at 10mm, this lens has not failed to impress me with its sharpness, clarity and colour contrast. One of the only Sigma lenses I have had the privilege to shoot with that I really like.

Picnic-point14 by Ash

Well I wish the 17-28 could focus that close

**Ash** · 01-20-2019, 08:52 PM - **1 Like**

Minimum focusing distance of 10cm. Really close. So close, the lens often casts a shadow over the subject.

garywakeling · 01-20-2019, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Minimum focusing distance of 10cm. Really close. So close, the lens often casts a shadow over the subject.

I added a no 1 extension tube to the 17-28 to get a little close, here is the result

**Ash** · 01-20-2019, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

I added a no 1 extension tube to the 17-28 to get a little close, here is the result

Not bad. Good workaround for close focusing effect. It’s certainly the fun part of fish eye photography.

garywakeling · 01-20-2019, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Not bad. Good workaround for close focusing effect. It’s certainly the fun part of fish eye photography.

If I had added the no 2 or 3 I would have needed to burrow into the front element to get focus
I will be on the lookout for one of those Sigmas to try after seeing your shots, that picnic point shot has the water tower looking like a madagascan tree, very nice

**ivanvernon** · 01-20-2019, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by Ash

I have a challenger for the F 17-28 on full frame (or the stellar DA 10-17 on APS-C):

Introducing the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX.
A similar field of view to the DA lens at 10mm, this lens has not failed to impress me with its sharpness, clarity and colour contrast. One of the only Sigma lenses I have had the privilege to shoot with that I really like.

Picnic-point60 by Ash

Picnic-point62 by Ash

Picnic-point14 by Ash

Really sharp!

**Ash** · 01-21-2019, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by garywakeling

If I had added the no 2 or 3 I would have needed to burrow into the front element to get focus
I will be on the lookout for one of those Sigmas to try after seeing your shots, that picnic point shot has the water tower looking like a madagascan tree, very nice

It's a fine lens, if you can find it.
Here's another perspective with it:

Flagstaff by Ash

Not bad flare control too,

**Ash** · 01-21-2019, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

I was standing very close to the base of this 150m flagstaff, the FOV is phenomenal.

Picnic-point20 by Ash

**Merv-O** · 01-21-2019, 03:33 AM - **1 Like**

Irix 15mm on a K-1ii

**Merv-O** · 01-21-2019, 03:43 AM - **1 Like**

K-1 ii with Irix 15mm @ f/2.4

**Ash** · 01-21-2019, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Merv-O

K-1 ii with Irix 15mm @ f/2.4

Those look to be rectilinear images. They would best go here: Wide Angle K-Mount Club - PentaxForums.com or Pentax Irix lens club - Show us your photos... - PentaxForums.com

**pepperberry farm** · 01-21-2019, 05:55 PM - **3 Likes**

garywakeling · 01-24-2019, 02:35 AM - **3 Likes**

I added the DA 1.4 teleconverter to the fisheye and it seems to work well on full frame, why??? well unless you try something different life can be boring
K1 DA 1.4 converter F 17-28 Fisheye. I also have to 10-17 DA fisheye and K 17 Fisheye which I will play with , hopefully over the coming weekend. I Guess it may need moving to the wide angle club, however since the main lens was a fisheye I thought I could put it up here

and without the teleconverter

01-21-2019, 05:55 PM - 3 Likes	#3164
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 ED(IF)

01-24-2019, 02:35 AM - 3 Likes	#3165
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Fisheye with DA 1.4 Teleconverter F 17-28 I added the DA 1.4 teleconverter to the fisheye and it seems to work well on full frame, why??? well unless you try something different life can be boring K1 DA 1.4 converter F 17-28 Fisheye. I also have to 10-17 DA fisheye and K 17 Fisheye which I will play with , hopefully over the coming weekend. I Guess it may need moving to the wide angle club, however since the main lens was a fisheye I thought I could put it up here and without the teleconverter

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01-20-2019, 05:15 AM	#3151
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by garywakeling I have been using the FA 17-28 Fisheye for this months Single in challenge, here are a couple of my favourites so far Really great images. Actually, I did not know this lens existed, but pleased you helped me to discover it. Hope you will continue posting images from it.

01-20-2019, 05:28 AM - 2 Likes	#3152
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I have a challenger for the F 17-28 on full frame (or the stellar DA 10-17 on APS-C): Introducing the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX. A similar field of view to the DA lens at 10mm, this lens has not failed to impress me with its sharpness, clarity and colour contrast. One of the only Sigma lenses I have had the privilege to shoot with that I really like. Picnic-point60 by Ash Picnic-point62 by Ash Picnic-point14 by Ash

01-20-2019, 12:38 PM	#3153
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Originally posted by Ash I have a challenger for the F 17-28 on full frame (or the stellar DA 10-17 on APS-C): Introducing the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX. A similar field of view to the DA lens at 10mm, this lens has not failed to impress me with its sharpness, clarity and colour contrast. One of the only Sigma lenses I have had the privilege to shoot with that I really like. Picnic-point14 by Ash Well I wish the 17-28 could focus that close

01-20-2019, 08:52 PM - 1 Like	#3154
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Minimum focusing distance of 10cm. Really close. So close, the lens often casts a shadow over the subject.

01-20-2019, 10:44 PM	#3155
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Originally posted by Ash Minimum focusing distance of 10cm. Really close. So close, the lens often casts a shadow over the subject. I added a no 1 extension tube to the 17-28 to get a little close, here is the result

01-20-2019, 10:47 PM	#3156
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by garywakeling I added a no 1 extension tube to the 17-28 to get a little close, here is the result Not bad. Good workaround for close focusing effect. It’s certainly the fun part of fish eye photography.

01-20-2019, 11:14 PM	#3157
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,773	Originally posted by Ash Not bad. Good workaround for close focusing effect. It’s certainly the fun part of fish eye photography. If I had added the no 2 or 3 I would have needed to burrow into the front element to get focus I will be on the lookout for one of those Sigmas to try after seeing your shots, that picnic point shot has the water tower looking like a madagascan tree, very nice

01-20-2019, 11:14 PM	#3158
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Ash I have a challenger for the F 17-28 on full frame (or the stellar DA 10-17 on APS-C): Introducing the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX. A similar field of view to the DA lens at 10mm, this lens has not failed to impress me with its sharpness, clarity and colour contrast. One of the only Sigma lenses I have had the privilege to shoot with that I really like. Picnic-point60 by Ash Picnic-point62 by Ash Picnic-point14 by Ash Really sharp!

01-21-2019, 03:07 AM	#3159
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by garywakeling If I had added the no 2 or 3 I would have needed to burrow into the front element to get focus I will be on the lookout for one of those Sigmas to try after seeing your shots, that picnic point shot has the water tower looking like a madagascan tree, very nice It's a fine lens, if you can find it. Here's another perspective with it: Flagstaff by Ash Not bad flare control too,

01-21-2019, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#3160
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I was standing very close to the base of this 150m flagstaff, the FOV is phenomenal. Picnic-point20 by Ash

01-21-2019, 05:43 AM	#3163
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by Merv-O K-1 ii with Irix 15mm @ f/2.4 Those look to be rectilinear images. They would best go here: Wide Angle K-Mount Club - PentaxForums.com or Pentax Irix lens club - Show us your photos... - PentaxForums.com