Fish eye and Q

**pbancr** · 12-03-2012, 06:59 AM

I recently purchased a used Q with the 01 prime. All works fine.

However, when I mount the Fish Eye lens, the LCD continues to show AV regardless of what mode I set on the dial. Is this what should be reflected because the fish eye has a fixed aperture? (I tried another fisheye lens and got the same results so I know its not the lens) Is my Q busted?

hnikesch · 12-03-2012, 07:24 AM

I don't have the fish eye but I believe it's normal for that lens. The same things happens when I mount an adapted lens with no aperture connection to the camera.

Hans

Docrwm · 12-03-2012, 07:38 AM

The Fish-Eye is a Fixed Aperture lens, you can not set the Aperture its permanently f5.6.

**crewl1** · 12-11-2012, 05:34 PM

My 03 Fisheye just came in, I am going to enjoy this little lens.
I just took a quick moment to compare it with my 10-17 before having to get back to work.
Can you tell which is which?

100%-ish crop

panoguy · 12-11-2012, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

My 03 Fisheye just came in, I am going to enjoy this little lens.
I just took a quick moment to compare it with my 10-17 before having to get back to work.
Can you tell which is which?

They're pretty close, but I'm gonna guess that #2 is the 10-17mm.

snostorm · 12-11-2012, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

They're pretty close, but I'm gonna guess that #2 is the 10-17mm.

I'm gonna guess the same. . .

IQ is remarkably similar though. ..

Scott

Munki · 12-11-2012, 08:24 PM

#2 seems sharper (if ever so slightly), so I'll go with that too.

I'm about to grab the fisheye for my Q too!

panoguy · 12-11-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Munki

#2 seems sharper (if ever so slightly), so I'll go with that too.

It's not any sharpness that makes me think #2 is the 10-17, rather the chromatic aberration seen all over the place. Who knows? Maybe the 03 has bad CA and I never see it...

Strangely, I haven't been moved to get out my fisheyes and check. More fun to sit and watch and guess!

**crewl1** · 12-11-2012, 08:33 PM

Yes you guys are right, the first set are the Q 03 FE. I was pleasantly surprised at how close they look.
The 10-17 goes a little wider, this shot is at near the 12mm position.
For the small size the Q guys did a great job on the 03.

snostorm · 12-11-2012, 09:30 PM

Nice comparison.

I always grab the DA 10-17 and throw it in the bag with my DSLR kit, but for some reason, I feel compelled to use the 03 on the Q a much higher percentage of the time.

Including the 03 in the Q system as a very inexpensive FE for the Q was one of the best things they've done, IMO

Scott

LeRolls · 12-11-2012, 11:31 PM

Love my 03 Fish Eye!

**Michaelina2** · 12-12-2012, 02:34 AM - **1 Like**

I've found Focus Peaking via FW 1.10 takes most of the guess work out of using the 03. Plus, it can take a pretty severe crop really well. Makes the 03 a no-brainer addition to one's kit IMHO.

Cheers...M

panoguy · 12-12-2012, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

I've found Focus Peaking via FW 1.10 takes most of the guess work out of using the 03. Plus, it can take a pretty severe crop really well. Makes the 03 a no-brainer addition to one's kit IMHO.

+1 to that...

I had to get the 03 fisheye at the same time I bought my (first) Q kit. The 01 prime is stellar, but I am a complete fish-fanatic!
Let me check which other mirrorless systems have an OEM fisheye lens...

(hint: Panasonic 8mm for m4/3)

**Michaelina2** · 12-12-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Let me check which other mirrorless systems have an OEM fisheye lens...

(hint: Panasonic 8mm for m4/3)

Yep... at U$600... Yikes...

Cheers...M

NickLarsson · 12-12-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

My 03 Fisheye just came in, I am going to enjoy this little lens.
I just took a quick moment to compare it with my 10-17 before having to get back to work.
Can you tell which is which?

Indeed the 10-17 is sharper but not that much.
Thanks for the comparison!

12-03-2012, 06:59 AM	#1
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Fish eye and Q I recently purchased a used Q with the 01 prime. All works fine. However, when I mount the Fish Eye lens, the LCD continues to show AV regardless of what mode I set on the dial. Is this what should be reflected because the fish eye has a fixed aperture? (I tried another fisheye lens and got the same results so I know its not the lens) Is my Q busted?

12-11-2012, 05:34 PM	#4
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	My 03 Fisheye just came in, I am going to enjoy this little lens. I just took a quick moment to compare it with my 10-17 before having to get back to work. Can you tell which is which? 100%-ish crop 100%-ish crop

12-12-2012, 06:22 AM	#13
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Michaelina2 I've found Focus Peaking via FW 1.10 takes most of the guess work out of using the 03. Plus, it can take a pretty severe crop really well. Makes the 03 a no-brainer addition to one's kit IMHO. +1 to that... I had to get the 03 fisheye at the same time I bought my (first) Q kit. The 01 prime is stellar, but I am a complete fish-fanatic! Let me check which other mirrorless systems have an OEM fisheye lens... (hint: Panasonic 8mm for m4/3) Last edited by panoguy; 12-12-2012 at 06:35 AM.

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12-03-2012, 07:24 AM	#2
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	I don't have the fish eye but I believe it's normal for that lens. The same things happens when I mount an adapted lens with no aperture connection to the camera. Hans

12-03-2012, 07:38 AM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The Fish-Eye is a Fixed Aperture lens, you can not set the Aperture its permanently f5.6.

12-11-2012, 05:38 PM	#5
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by crewl1 My 03 Fisheye just came in, I am going to enjoy this little lens. I just took a quick moment to compare it with my 10-17 before having to get back to work. Can you tell which is which? They're pretty close, but I'm gonna guess that #2 is the 10-17mm.

12-11-2012, 07:49 PM	#6
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Originally posted by panoguy They're pretty close, but I'm gonna guess that #2 is the 10-17mm. I'm gonna guess the same. . . IQ is remarkably similar though. .. Scott

12-11-2012, 08:24 PM	#7
Munki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 246	#2 seems sharper (if ever so slightly), so I'll go with that too. I'm about to grab the fisheye for my Q too!

12-11-2012, 08:31 PM	#8
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Munki #2 seems sharper (if ever so slightly), so I'll go with that too. It's not any sharpness that makes me think #2 is the 10-17, rather the chromatic aberration seen all over the place. Who knows? Maybe the 03 has bad CA and I never see it... Strangely, I haven't been moved to get out my fisheyes and check. More fun to sit and watch and guess!

12-11-2012, 08:33 PM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Yes you guys are right, the first set are the Q 03 FE. I was pleasantly surprised at how close they look. The 10-17 goes a little wider, this shot is at near the 12mm position. For the small size the Q guys did a great job on the 03.

12-11-2012, 09:30 PM	#10
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Nice comparison. I always grab the DA 10-17 and throw it in the bag with my DSLR kit, but for some reason, I feel compelled to use the 03 on the Q a much higher percentage of the time. Including the 03 in the Q system as a very inexpensive FE for the Q was one of the best things they've done, IMO Scott

12-11-2012, 11:31 PM	#11
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Love my 03 Fish Eye!

12-12-2012, 02:34 AM - 1 Like	#12
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	I've found Focus Peaking via FW 1.10 takes most of the guess work out of using the 03. Plus, it can take a pretty severe crop really well. Makes the 03 a no-brainer addition to one's kit IMHO. Cheers...M

12-12-2012, 07:54 AM	#14
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by panoguy Let me check which other mirrorless systems have an OEM fisheye lens... (hint: Panasonic 8mm for m4/3) Yep... at U$600... Yikes... Cheers...M

12-12-2012, 09:55 AM	#15
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by crewl1 My 03 Fisheye just came in, I am going to enjoy this little lens. I just took a quick moment to compare it with my 10-17 before having to get back to work. Can you tell which is which? Indeed the 10-17 is sharper but not that much. Thanks for the comparison!