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**pearsaab** · 05-31-2013, 05:36 AM

i have been playing with the idea of getting a fisheye...so the question is do i get the 03 fisheye for the q for <100 or do i get a regular fisheye for my k5 and then the question would be would the fisheye still act like a fisheye on the q with a q-k adapter...thoughts?

Sandy Hancock · 05-31-2013, 05:49 AM

Get the 03. A regular fisheye (i.e. about 10mm) on an adaptor will give you the angle of view of a normal lens, with worse IQ (and much slower) than the 01 prime.

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 05:53 AM

I like my 03 a lot. The Samyang 8mm is good too. The 03 is a lot cheaper and smaller, the 8mm is kinda big. I find I use the 03 a lot more.

GibbyTheMole · 05-31-2013, 06:28 AM

Sandy's right. A DSLR fisheye is going to give you what amounts to a normal focal length on the Q, so that's not gonna work at all.

Get the 03. In my quest to save some money, I tried several c-mount fisheyes (which were all garbage) before finally breaking down & buying the 03. The 03 is definitely the way to go with the Q. It's a solid little performer.

**pearsaab** · 05-31-2013, 06:56 AM

thanks guys...i'm getting the 03!!

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by pearsaab

thanks guys...i'm getting the 03!!

Good choice.

robtcorl · 05-31-2013, 09:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pearsaab

thanks guys...i'm getting the 03!!

What a pushover!

digital029art · 05-31-2013, 09:30 AM

you will have loads of fun with the 03 !! about the only reason you'd want one for your DSLR is if you plan on doing a lot of night shots ..

Docrwm · 05-31-2013, 10:36 AM

Here's an 03 shot that gives some perspective on the level of distortion and fishiness of the lens.

bowdish67 · 05-31-2013, 10:42 AM

This is one of my favorites using the fisheye - it can be a lot of fun - definitely need to use it some more!

Sandy Hancock · 05-31-2013, 06:51 PM

My Single In November last year was with the 03.

LeRolls · 05-31-2013, 08:43 PM

The 03 is great! Here's a few of my shots.

**pearsaab** · 06-03-2013, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

What a pushover!

i'm easy...i admit

robtcorl · 06-03-2013, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by pearsaab

i'm easy...i admit

I think I'm starting to tip over too Amy after seeing the above shots.

**pearsaab** · 06-03-2013, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

I think I'm starting to tip over too Amy after seeing the above shots.

bob we should go in for a twofer

05-31-2013, 05:36 AM	#1
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	i got an itch i have been playing with the idea of getting a fisheye...so the question is do i get the 03 fisheye for the q for <100 or do i get a regular fisheye for my k5 and then the question would be would the fisheye still act like a fisheye on the q with a q-k adapter...thoughts?

05-31-2013, 10:36 AM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Here's an 03 shot that gives some perspective on the level of distortion and fishiness of the lens. Last edited by Docrwm; 05-31-2013 at 11:47 AM.

05-31-2013, 10:42 AM	#10
bowdish67 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 66	03 This is one of my favorites using the fisheye - it can be a lot of fun - definitely need to use it some more!

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05-31-2013, 05:49 AM	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Get the 03. A regular fisheye (i.e. about 10mm) on an adaptor will give you the angle of view of a normal lens, with worse IQ (and much slower) than the 01 prime.

05-31-2013, 05:53 AM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	I like my 03 a lot. The Samyang 8mm is good too. The 03 is a lot cheaper and smaller, the 8mm is kinda big. I find I use the 03 a lot more.

05-31-2013, 06:28 AM	#4
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Sandy's right. A DSLR fisheye is going to give you what amounts to a normal focal length on the Q, so that's not gonna work at all. Get the 03. In my quest to save some money, I tried several c-mount fisheyes (which were all garbage) before finally breaking down & buying the 03. The 03 is definitely the way to go with the Q. It's a solid little performer.

05-31-2013, 06:56 AM	#5
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900 Original Poster	thanks guys...i'm getting the 03!!

05-31-2013, 07:07 AM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by pearsaab thanks guys...i'm getting the 03!! Good choice.

05-31-2013, 09:22 AM - 1 Like	#7
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by pearsaab thanks guys...i'm getting the 03!! What a pushover!

05-31-2013, 09:30 AM	#8
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	you will have loads of fun with the 03 !! about the only reason you'd want one for your DSLR is if you plan on doing a lot of night shots ..

05-31-2013, 06:51 PM	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	My Single In November last year was with the 03.

05-31-2013, 08:43 PM	#12
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	The 03 is great! Here's a few of my shots.

06-03-2013, 05:03 AM	#13
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900 Original Poster	Originally posted by robtcorl What a pushover! i'm easy...i admit

06-03-2013, 06:05 AM	#14
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by pearsaab i'm easy...i admit I think I'm starting to tip over too Amy after seeing the above shots.

06-03-2013, 09:06 AM	#15
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900 Original Poster	Originally posted by robtcorl I think I'm starting to tip over too Amy after seeing the above shots. bob we should go in for a twofer

i got an itch

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