Share your shots with the 03 Fisheye

**pearsaab** · 08-15-2013, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Oh, stop! I passed on the DA50 and DA35 deals.. Don't make me buy the 03.

a must have!!!

**pearsaab** · 08-15-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Wall of Sanity! Love it!

actually is enjoyed by many others ..they stop by to see what new ones have been put up...i need something to keep me sane...i think

**monochrome** · 08-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Monochrome, you need the Q fisheye. You need it now!
thanks
barondla

Originally posted by pearsaab

a must have!!!

Yes, I know. On my list but I have to sell things first.

All photo posters on this thread - your work is awesome and inspirational. And your PM's are appreciated.

ve2vfd · 08-15-2013, 10:57 AM

Thanks barondla, most of my 03 shots are "creative" and use heavy in camera processing as this is still the same lens that went thru the washing machine in my pockets, and has water damage inside the elements which does show up on bright photos.

I'll have to order a new one one of these days.

Pat

**monochrome** · 08-16-2013, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Monochrome, you need the Q fisheye. You need it now!
thanks
barondla

Originally posted by pearsaab

a must have!!!

Yeah, I bit the bullet.

**pearsaab** · 08-16-2013, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Yeah, I bit the bullet.

it's so nice to know i am not the only one with a lba or cba problem

**mtngal** · 08-16-2013, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

it's so nice to know i am not the only one with a lba or cba problem

Are you kidding? I thought I was done with CBA and LBA once I had gotten used to the K5 and the lenses I own. But no, someone had to mention the discounted Q and everything started all over again!

**pearsaab** · 08-17-2013, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by mtngal

Are you kidding? I thought I was done with CBA and LBA once I had gotten used to the K5 and the lenses I own. But no, someone had to mention the discounted Q and everything started all over again!

it's like we all feed off of each other

Altglas · 08-18-2013, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

I've been to a private motor museum yesterday where several old motors where started for the visitors.
There where about 100 visitors and many where attending the motor starts so it would have been difficult to get a good photo - at least without a fish eye.

1. Bicycle motor (not running)
2. Pre-war ship engine, sunk in WW2 by mine, hauled up again, constantly running from 1951 to 1963 (IIRC)
3. Jastram plane engine from 1909, 6 cyl, open lubrication circuit (Let me explain where the engine will throw it oil,... please step back...)
4. Old english motor, has been used until 1986 in rural area in south Germany - until the operators trouser was caught in some gears and he lost his nerve and connected to the electrical grid (didn't start)
5. Czecoslovakian agro plane engine from 1986, no exaust muffler, spitting flames - I wanted to make a film, but just made a photo

I'm very happy with my new Pentax 03 fish eye:
- The image quality is really good (see point 3)
- Q with lens is much smaller than my Sigma 8-16 so it will see much more use
- Depth of field is not big enough to forget about focussing
- focussing is easy (4x display, no peaking) but setting gets lost easily => have to cut some inner tube
- you have to get close to the action

It is a different kind of normal lens. When I enter an interesting and new place I look around, moving head an eyes and see about the same the fish eye is taking in. So its a great lens to show others "how it was there"

Bob

drougge · 08-19-2013, 05:59 PM - **3 Likes**

**barondla** · 08-20-2013, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Yeah, I bit the bullet.

It was only a matter of time. You will enoy the 03 fisheye. May be the "most bang for the buck" lens around. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Thanks
barondla

**barondla** · 08-20-2013, 01:41 PM

Nice subjects Altglas. It shows that you are having fun with the Q and 03 fisheye. The Sigma 8-16 is also a killer lens. Have one myself.
thanks
barondla

**monochrome** · 08-20-2013, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by barondla

It was only a matter of time. You will enoy the 03 fisheye. May be the "most bang for the buck" lens around. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Thanks
barondla

Should be on my front step when I get home

[{EDIT] Hah hah hah! What a blast! I didn't realize it is manual focus. Just about to go my wife up at the airport so I won't get to play much. I'll be reviewing her 02 Qhots of Denver and Wyoming (and if she lets me I'll post some).

Bernard Yeo · 08-23-2013, 01:00 AM - **1 Like**

My contribution to this thread ...

Love the 03 lens!

theoldsmithy · 08-23-2013, 08:44 AM

Well, I've bitten the bullet and ordered my 03 lens. I have a trip to Lisbon and Sintra in a couple of weeks, and I think the Q+03 will complement my RX100 nicely. Looking forward to having some fun with this!

08-19-2013, 05:59 PM - 3 Likes	#55
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08-20-2013, 01:25 PM	#56
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by monochrome Yeah, I bit the bullet. It was only a matter of time. You will enoy the 03 fisheye. May be the "most bang for the buck" lens around. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Thanks barondla Last edited by barondla; 08-20-2013 at 01:44 PM.

08-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#58
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by barondla It was only a matter of time. You will enoy the 03 fisheye. May be the "most bang for the buck" lens around. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Thanks barondla Should be on my front step when I get home [{EDIT] Hah hah hah! What a blast! I didn't realize it is manual focus. Just about to go my wife up at the airport so I won't get to play much. I'll be reviewing her 02 Qhots of Denver and Wyoming (and if she lets me I'll post some). Last edited by monochrome; 08-20-2013 at 05:27 PM.

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08-15-2013, 09:02 AM	#46
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by monochrome Oh, stop! I passed on the DA50 and DA35 deals.. Don't make me buy the 03. a must have!!!

08-15-2013, 09:03 AM	#47
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by crewl1 Wall of Sanity! Love it! actually is enjoyed by many others ..they stop by to see what new ones have been put up...i need something to keep me sane...i think

08-15-2013, 09:23 AM	#48
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by barondla Monochrome, you need the Q fisheye. You need it now! thanks barondla Originally posted by pearsaab a must have!!! Yes, I know. On my list but I have to sell things first. All photo posters on this thread - your work is awesome and inspirational. And your PM's are appreciated.

08-15-2013, 10:57 AM	#49
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Thanks barondla, most of my 03 shots are "creative" and use heavy in camera processing as this is still the same lens that went thru the washing machine in my pockets, and has water damage inside the elements which does show up on bright photos. I'll have to order a new one one of these days. Pat

08-16-2013, 11:38 AM	#50
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by barondla Monochrome, you need the Q fisheye. You need it now! thanks barondla Originally posted by pearsaab a must have!!! Yeah, I bit the bullet.

08-16-2013, 12:56 PM	#51
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by monochrome Yeah, I bit the bullet. it's so nice to know i am not the only one with a lba or cba problem

08-16-2013, 10:27 PM	#52
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Originally posted by pearsaab it's so nice to know i am not the only one with a lba or cba problem Are you kidding? I thought I was done with CBA and LBA once I had gotten used to the K5 and the lenses I own. But no, someone had to mention the discounted Q and everything started all over again!

08-17-2013, 05:47 PM	#53
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by mtngal Are you kidding? I thought I was done with CBA and LBA once I had gotten used to the K5 and the lenses I own. But no, someone had to mention the discounted Q and everything started all over again! it's like we all feed off of each other

08-20-2013, 01:41 PM	#57
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Nice subjects Altglas. It shows that you are having fun with the Q and 03 fisheye. The Sigma 8-16 is also a killer lens. Have one myself. thanks barondla

08-23-2013, 01:00 AM - 1 Like	#59
Bernard Yeo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 62	My contribution to this thread ... Love the 03 lens!

08-23-2013, 08:44 AM	#60
theoldsmithy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 35	Well, I've bitten the bullet and ordered my 03 lens. I have a trip to Lisbon and Sintra in a couple of weeks, and I think the Q+03 will complement my RX100 nicely. Looking forward to having some fun with this!