Zenitar 16mm

[k_s_rajeev]

Hi Guys,

what do you guys think fo the Zenitar 16mm fish eye.

I just got my 10d and Canon 28-135 IS.

How compatiable is ti with 10D and suitable will this be if I want use this as the only wide angle lens.

Thank you.

[Wolfgang7]

will tell you at the end of the week.
My one will arrive very soon.
Regards
Wolfgang
Germany

[k_s_rajeev]

That will be great my friend.

Thank you.

[TomKa]

The lens is also been sold directly from rugift.com, but you need to add the custom fee.
http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/canon_cameras_lenses.htm
Price 135 $ for Canon EOS

[k_s_rajeev]

TomKa wrote:
The lens is also been sold directly from rugift.com, but you need to add the custom fee.
http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/canon_cameras_lenses.htm
Price 135 $ for Canon EOS


Looks like these are are shipping from Ohio, I am in US.

I am just wondering why do I need tp pay the custom.

How reliable these guys are?

Thank you.

[TomKa]

http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/faq.htm
Q. Where does my order ship from?
A. We ship your orders from Russia.

I have ordered a M42->EOS Adapter from rugift, in about two weeks I can tell you more.
Normally I buy (seldom) russian stuff at the specialized shop of Foto Wiese in Hamburg/Germany (http://www.wiese-fototechnik.de). But he asked 45 Euro for the Jolos Adapter, at rugift it's 19$ (19 Euro) without transport fee.

[k_s_rajeev]

Tomka,

Thank you for the information.

[Griffin]

Got one and love it!

Every saga has its beginning...
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13511#69290

And here are a number of other threads about this lens using "Search":
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14620#75996
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15168#79333
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2881

My view? If you could stand MF and no Tv mode, this lens is for you. This lens is small, light, rigid and well, it is excellent for street snap-shooting.

Some more samples to keep your appetite, but they are not great photographs, mind you. :)

http://www.pbase.com/image/20815877
http://www.pbase.com/image/20924542
http://www.pbase.com/image/20616526


Griffin.

[k_s_rajeev]

Griffen,

Beautiful photos.

I really love the one with the water and the buildings.

Cool stuff.

Thank you.

[TomKa]

Got my Adapter EOS/M42 today from rugift.com without custom problems from the postman. Delivery was three weeks from Russia to Italy.

[Wolfgang7]

as promised:

http://wolfgang.oehms.bei.t-online.de/wolfgang/

Regards
Wolfgang
Germany

[photography By Evangelos]

Wolfgang,

Nice pix. I guess the lens is a keeper and at this price it is a great value. I like the distortion in the buildings and toward the edge. So when you get the lens do you need any special rings to make it fit on an Canon EOS camera?

[Wolfgang7]

thanks ! You can order the lens for EOS or with 42 and a EOS Ring. Quality is the same.
Price ca. 100 US$
Regards
Wolfgang

[supernaut]

Got it yesterday and it works great.
go for it!

here are three shots (first with tripod, second and third without):

1:
http://members.liwest.at/supernaut/zenitar/volksfest_1.jpg

2:
http://members.liwest.at/supernaut/zenitar/volksfest_2.jpg

3:
http://members.liwest.at/supernaut/zenitar/volksfest_3.jpg

[k_s_rajeev]

Good pictures.

For some reason the pictures are not as clear as expted from a 10D.

But the shots with the tripod was really wonderful and I do not see any shake or shutter speed problem.

Thank you.