Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

mleone

8th of December 2008 (Mon), 06:57

Thats awesome the dog lets the cat take a ride! :D

Thanks very much! They're best buddies - like brothers. One would be miserable without the other. Sometimes the cat actually rides the bulldog like a mahout on his elephant. That dog has a heart of gold.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/b_d_bop/OllieBocce11-3-07s-2.jpg

mleone

11th of December 2008 (Thu), 17:11

Opened box from lens pro to go not too bad!

325987

tangcla

11th of December 2008 (Thu), 17:23

ISO3200 ftw!

mleone

11th of December 2008 (Thu), 17:40

yep our office is dark.

geekaleek

12th of December 2008 (Fri), 00:26

aww i want a bulldog :)

b.d.bop

12th of December 2008 (Fri), 10:16

aww i want a bulldog :)

Nothin' like 'em, geekaleek! :D

mdr

17th of December 2008 (Wed), 16:18

My first two qtvrs using the Canon 15mm f2.8 fisheye. Stiching of 8 shots using PTGui.

www.deridder.me/pano

JakPot

17th of December 2008 (Wed), 19:12

My first two qtvrs using the Canon 15mm f2.8 fisheye. Stiching of 8 shots using PTGui.

www.deridder.me/pano

aww come on! where's the nadir & zenith? :D

nice job nonetheless ;)

mdr

18th of December 2008 (Thu), 03:08

JakPot

18th of December 2008 (Thu), 12:03

The zenith and nadirs were just black holes so I cut them off ;)

Have constructed a pano head using Kirk BH-3, Wimberley Sidekick and Kirk plate, giving me the ability to take +30 and -30 degree shots. So my next try is taking 4 shots at +30 and 4 shots at -30 alternating. This should capture them ;)

That'll start taxing my Photoshop skills, as I'll need to remove the tripod legs from the nadir...

that will work, assuming you're using a full frame camera. I use +/- 30 degrees and the stitching goes together perfectly in ptgui (most of the time)

Check their website (i think it's the faq section) but they give you a pretty easy way to warp the stitched pano to get the tripod in the center of the image, making it easy to edit out, and then how to warp it back when you get finished.

Village_Idiot

23rd of December 2008 (Tue), 09:57

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3119140770_b94a1f3d5d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cokronk/3119140770/)

AliinDXB

27th of December 2008 (Sat), 00:19

Just got this shot last night.

Madweasel

27th of December 2008 (Sat), 18:44

Just got this shot last night.
It's an attractive image, but when you went to all the trouble of pasting in the moon and its reflection, why didn't you invert the reflection?

i_am_hydrogen

27th of December 2008 (Sat), 22:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3143255828_7c66cdf71c_o.jpg

AliinDXB

28th of December 2008 (Sun), 16:14

It's an attractive image, but when you went to all the trouble of pasting in the moon and its reflection, why didn't you invert the reflection?

Rookie's mistake !
This was my first photo on the POTN.
Thanks for the comment though.

BucketMan

28th of December 2008 (Sun), 16:26

It's an attractive image, but when you went to all the trouble of pasting in the moon and its reflection, why didn't you invert the reflection?

pwned

i_am_hydrogen

29th of December 2008 (Mon), 20:05

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3148448209_27f991b30b_o.jpg

S.Horton

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 18:01

@H2 nice work on those last two posted....

b.d.bop

30th of December 2008 (Tue), 19:46

Rookie's mistake !
This was my first photo on the POTN.
Thanks for the comment though.

The heck with that - I love your avatar. :lol:

Borderfox

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 08:40

Northern Ireland Horse show, Jean-Francois Pignon leaving the arena
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2979511382_15d9c9782a_b.jpg

Borderfox

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 08:43

Ellen Whitaker just before she jumps the wall
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2979514052_8aec1d84d1_b.jpg

thisdorkagain

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 11:21

Just got this shot last night.
holy crap. is that moon that big or was it post processed in there?

AliinDXB

31st of December 2008 (Wed), 17:50

holy crap. is that moon that big or was it post processed in there?

It's PP and a bad one. I should have inverted the moon's reflection in the water!

bReed

2nd of January 2009 (Fri), 13:51

i want!

zigphoto

3rd of January 2009 (Sat), 11:30

I'm curious about hyperfocal distance focusing with this lens? I have both the 15mm and the 5D and need a little technical advice on this subject. If i manualy focus my lens so f/8 or f/11 and set the fstop on my camera to either of these aperature settings, is this hyperfocal distance?

gravity

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 10:19

Bangkok Skyline :)

bReed

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 00:10

i like the curve of the earth looks sick! nice job

DEMO

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 09:51

holy crap. is that moon that big or was it post processed in there?
I'm guessing fake? The reflection on the moon should of been upside down.

MCSboy

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 12:39

I decided to join this thread ...

http://www.sleepy-nokkie.com/MISC/BMS/BMS_29Y6440-1.jpg

thatkatmat

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:38

great shots in this thread, starting to Jones for one of these....but.....
Has anyone had both the Canon and the Sigma EX 15mm? Curious as to the differences.

JakPot

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 16:48

great shots in this thread, starting to Jones for one of these....but.....
Has anyone had both the Canon and the Sigma EX 15mm? Curious as to the differences.

I've rented the Canon & bought the Sigma. There aren't many differences in IQ from what I can tell. The Sigma has a quieter AF and the lens cap was designed much better than the Canon. Other than that there aren't many differences. They're close to the same size, both 2.8, IQ comparable... for me it just came down to price.

It's the only Sigma lens I own because you can compare the lenses based on IQ & price alone since all the other bells & whistles do not exist for these lenses.

thatkatmat

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 17:27

Cool, thanks, exactly what I was looking for and similar to most user review responses

JakPot

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 17:37

Cool, thanks, exactly what I was looking for and similar to most user review responses

sure thing

GeneMan88

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 02:34

Here's a recent photo...

Upper McCord Creek Falls in the Columbia River Gorge
Photo taken with 1D/EF 15 f/2.8 combo, Av=f/16, Tv=1/4, ISO=100, Exp. Comp=-2/3
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p751964803-5.jpg

I PP this photo using Aperture. And I "de-fished" it using a plug-in from Fisheye-Hemi from Image Trends. This lens makes for a great wide angle...

tangcla

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 02:35

I still haven't done anything to make my lens cap stay on... :(

GeneMan88

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 02:40

The lens hood is permanently attached on this lens... did you break it off? :confused:

tangcla

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 02:43

err I mean lens cap... sorry....

inthedeck

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 07:27

Me Either. I always think about the black tape solution...but, haven't applied it, yet. :(

tangcla

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 16:00

I just put my lens in sideways in the new bag of mine :lol:

Village_Idiot

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 11:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3197325975_c777d9feb2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cokronk/3197325975/)

jbergdoll

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 02:58

Switched to the 15mm from the Tokina 10-17 because of the horrible chromatic abberations on the Tokina. I'm actually digging the little bit less distortion (using this on a 1D, 1.3x crop).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3224811244_dc1058f9e2_o.jpg

dkspook

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 03:07

On a 5D classic:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3222728206_2a21d75a2a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/3222728206/in/set-72157612926351078/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3221440469_b681d8eb65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/3221440469/in/set-72157612926351078/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3221739175_f58d9d06d7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/3221739175/in/set-72157612926351078/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3221439205_4f2e9449fe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/3221439205/in/set-72157612926351078/)

I've just borrowed the fish from a friend, but I think I'll end up buying it. No PP, corrections or anything on any of the above shots :)

AliinDXB

31st of January 2009 (Sat), 12:44

I don't have a full-frame camera, so the lens is working like a wide lens ;)

Oliviero

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 06:23

Does anyone ever rectify the pics taken with this lens?

gravity

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 13:22

Gotta love this lens man :mrgreen:

inthedeck

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 14:24

Does anyone ever rectify the pics taken with this lens?

Sort of...and I know it's a little dark on the left edge, but, the perspective has been corrected...without PS. Just shot that as is, with the lens/camera...so, it's basically 15mm wide on a 5D.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2554556521_f79213338a_o.jpg

Borderfox

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 13:42

1dmk3 15mm fisheye
http://photos3.pix.ie/DA/50/DA50F48220E944C1AD0893DA4D696085-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/739466)

jonwhite

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 07:41

Nick and I added this to our collection of wedding lens recently and the only problem I have with it is getting it off him so I can use it!

These are shots he took at Tewkesbury Abbey this week, maybe he will let me use it soon! All shot with the 15mm FE and a Canon 5D MKII

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-002.jpg

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-003.jpg

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-004.jpg

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-005.jpg

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-006.jpg

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-007.jpg

http://www.boundlessphotos.com/wip/HPB-FEB09-010.jpg

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 10:05

Jon, those are stunners! They'd work very well to drop a bride/groom onto for backgrounds, but beyond that they are beautiful.

bhardwaj.deepak

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 10:24

Absolutely stunning. Was it on a FF or on a crop body?
I am considering this lens now. Will it give good effect on a crop body? Any limitations?

dkspook

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 10:27

Absolutely stunning. Was it on a FF or on a crop body?
I am considering this lens now. Will it give good effect on a crop body? Any limitations?

VERY limited effect on a cropper, there are some exellent examples in this thread.

Sigma makes a 10mm fish for croppers - I was going to buy it, but picked up a 5D in stead :)

Oliviero

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 10:34

Those are some great shots, Jon. I love the last one! Just wish the dog had been a bit closer.

bhardwaj.deepak

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 12:17

Any comparisons (pros & cons) for Tokina 10-17 and Canon 15?

Randy McBum.

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 14:02

Wow I would love to get a Fisheye but I might wait until I upgrade to FF.
Great shots all.

RMedina88

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 19:31

I love the effect on this! I would jump on it but I doubt I would be using it much =/ Wish I had the extra cash

vinny82

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 20:41

Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River in Page, Arizona. Taken last week with the 5D and 15mm fisheye:

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/217166185-XL.jpg

did you use ND filters to capture this? its simply amazing shot and mustve been an amazing view in person....

dariusz

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 06:56

Hi all
15mm Canon,
You need be really close to action :)
Few shots from WRC Ireland 2009.
1
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7386/5r2v5201qk8.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5r2v5201qk8.jpg)

2
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7443/5r2v3157dd6.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5r2v3157dd6.jpg)

3
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7314/5r2v46032xc2.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5r2v46032xc2.jpg)

4
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/4195/5r2v3149kx2.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5r2v3149kx2.jpg)

5
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7233/wrc2009is3.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wrc2009is3.jpg)

I love this Lens :)

bunyarra

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 17:07

Do like this shot from a recent commercial shoot:

http://photosignals.smugmug.com/photos/475085401_efDVt-L.jpg

inthedeck

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 21:08

^^Pretty cool shots, all around in this thread. ;)

sundland

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 18:09

Take a look at this..

http://foto.no/linkeddata/bildekritikk/images/443000-443999/443256_640x480.jpg

monochrome.fav

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 04:08

i want one of these!
does it work just as well with a 40D??

Oliviero

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 06:24

Depends what you mean by well. It wont give you as much of that circular effect. There are other lenses better suited for crop cameras such as your 40D.

Read THIS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=442119) thread for more info.

monochrome.fav

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 12:33

i see. i'll take a look into the other fisheye lens also!
thanks for your help!

Linkzi

27th of March 2009 (Fri), 17:04

This is a nice lens. It's very sharp and colors are pleasant. He's a photo for the short time I have owned it. I also have a Sigma 8mm FE and prefer the distortion on it over this lens; all personal preferences. It was a tough decision on which one fisheye to keep.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3379493175_e473cd1e3b_o.jpg

monochrome.fav

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 03:06

you from hawaii?
me too! : D

The 40D has a 1.6x crop factor right? so the pictures won't distort as much as a 5D or 1D right??

Linkzi

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 03:23

you from hawaii?
me too! : D

The 40D has a 1.6x crop factor right? so the pictures won't distort as much as a 5D or 1D right??

I've seen your name (or something simular) on FH or flickr? Yeah, won't distort much on your 40D. I prefer an 8mm on a 1.6x body, (check the lens sample pages) over a 15mm on a full frame. But you will have to crop or clone over the corners if you don't want any vignetting with the 8mm. The 8mm on a full frame will give you a complete 180 degree circle giving me more creativity for my two cameras.

Stop by the Honolulu POTN Hale on my sig! we have a meet tomorrow and you can try out equipment and lenses.

monochrome.fav

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 03:38

I post some stuff on flickr and FH.. I'll check out your stuff!

i like the photo's in the lens sample pages, but I was wondering if there's an attachment that will give the same fisheye effect on a 1.6x crop body as it would on a full frame body?? I don't mind paying extra, but i'm just not sure about build quality.

geekaleek

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 14:18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3395022771_98a7bc1ddd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/geekaleek/3395022771/)

monochrome.fav

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 00:39

nice.. definately looking into a fisheye soon!

S.Horton

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 07:32

Any comparisons (pros & cons) for Tokina 10-17 and Canon 15?

The prime will be sharper and will probably present more contrast.

That will be particularly true at the edges.

That's a general rule.

pratman64

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 23:41

I was considering 135L as my next purchase.

Change of heart: This may be the next one, instead. It would be so much fun., especially in wedding photography..!!

dudu80

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 23:23

Does anybody knows where I can buy this lens? I´ve searched all over the internet, but in all sites the product is sold out.

Scott007

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 00:17

just got back from sailing from Bermuda to Antigua with a few new shots:

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3648.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3466.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3567.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3578.jpg

Love these shots!

cbouchez

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 16:33

Great shots!^^ I need to pick one for my 5D MKII

Dorman

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 18:40

pratman64

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 19:31

As much as I've tried I've never come to like the fisheye effect. I love rectilinear wide, but just don't "get" 99% of fisheye shots. There are some nice images in this thread, too bad so few appeal to me.

It isn't for everyone. How many times have we all heard or read that.

I definitely like it. This would be my next addition. Just bought 70-200 f/4L IS (arriving today..!). So, I may have to wait a while for this one.

Wish Canon made an L fish-eye. I'd definitely buy it.

ek1

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 12:49

few randoms...taken with a 5D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3463243990_deaa7577c2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3463243098_5d44e00936.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3463243272_4d89be2c31.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3462428943_52543e2bec.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3462429085_9963c8eb31.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3463243850_769b8f8027.jpg?v=0

bReed

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 22:22

I like the colors on all of those! nice

Cl!ckFoto

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 01:13

you guys need to stop. you're making me want this as my next lens

JReady

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 15:55

HELP: I love this lens, and plan to buy it very soon. I have a rebel xti (1.6 crop) and think I still want it. It does still give distortion on a 1.6 crop, correct? Right now the widest I can go is 18mm on my kit lens, and I like the effect of that. I wanted slightly wider and more distorted, but not to crazy. So I think this lens is a good choice? Thanks for the help.

Madweasel

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 16:07

The 10mm Sigma fisheye or the Tokina 10-17mm fisheye zoom are normally recommended for APS-C cameras like yours, but it sounds like you might prefer the more subtle effect of the 15mm. You really need to give it a try to see if it's what you're after.

JReady

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 16:15

^Okay cool thanks for the reply. A "subtle effect" is exactly what I'm going for. If I go to a camera store will they let me try one out in the store?

Madweasel

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 16:20

They should do. Any good store would let you try a lens - it's the only way to be sure it's what you want.

JReady

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 16:27

k thanks. One last thing, what is a good price to pay for this lens? I am probably going to get one for about $650 including all fees? Thanks for all your help.

jonwhite

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 10:40

Shot a few weddings now with the 15mm Fisheye and we are loving it, great for telling a story and adding some drama, more pics on our Blog (http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/)

http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ftp/cotswold-wedding-boundless-photos-bp074-40.jpg

We used to do our rugby scrum shot with a 10-22 when we were shooting crop bodies, easier to do it with a fisheye on a full frame body now.
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ftp/cotswold-wedding-boundless-photos-bp074-53.jpg

Great for capturing a wide scene
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ftp/cotswold-wedding-boundless-photos-bp074-59.jpg

http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ftp/warwickshire-wedding-billesley-manor-BP063-035.jpg

rehype

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 22:16

WOW that second shot is just awesome jon

Two

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 22:21

#3 does it for me. Perfect.

jonwhite

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 06:54

Cheers guys, its a very fun lens thats for sure!

jonwhite

17th of May 2009 (Sun), 10:31

Couple more shots with the 15mm Fisheye from a wedding we shot yesterday.

http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ftp/cheshire-wedding-photography-BP068-010.jpg

http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ftp/cheshire-wedding-photography-BP068-051.jpg

Kryptix

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 01:17

Any non-cropped sample shots of this lens on a 1.6 crop?

JakPot

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 09:24

Any non-cropped sample shots of this lens on a 1.6 crop?

See http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3896753&postcount=57

and http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3996171&postcount=80

From earlier in the thread, there are probably more...

thomasro3

22nd of May 2009 (Fri), 13:07

I love the 180 degree view. Photos from work.

kandyredcoi

22nd of May 2009 (Fri), 13:11

that is so cool^

just for reference can someone post the 14L versus the 15FE of the same image

thanx

timnosenzo

22nd of May 2009 (Fri), 13:40

just for reference can someone post the 14L versus the 15FE of the same image

thanx

As a matter of fact...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=619126

Taken at different times but from the same spot.

kandyredcoi

22nd of May 2009 (Fri), 14:04

^thank you!!!

thomasro3

22nd of May 2009 (Fri), 14:08

that is so cool^

just for reference can someone post the 14L versus the 15FE of the same image

thanx

At the time I couldn't afford the 14L so I purchased the fisheye and I use the software recommended by Ken Rockwell (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/dxo/optics-pro.htm)when needed to straighten everything out.

kandyredcoi

22nd of May 2009 (Fri), 14:36

^gotcha!

S.Horton

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 12:10

On a MKIII - Composite, color is cooked.

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/545550751_y8CxX-L.jpg

ozziepuppy

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 20:51

Thanks very much! They're best buddies - like brothers. One would be miserable without the other. Sometimes the cat actually rides the bulldog like a mahout on his elephant. That dog has a heart of gold.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/b_d_bop/OllieBocce11-3-07s-2.jpg

I have to say that is an ADORABLE shot! Gorgeous animals! >^..^< :)

bReed

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 23:25

You wouldn't happen to be Dr. Evil would you?

jonwhite

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 07:12

We really love this lens, some more additions from us from my stag party (bachelor party) last week. All shot with 15mm FE on a 5D MKII

Shed loads more on our wedding photography blog (http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/)

1. View from hotel
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/croatia-stag-party-003.jpg

2. Cropped single image to make a pano
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/croatia-stag-party-096.jpg

3. Uncropped is nice too
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/croatia-stag-party-097.jpg

4. Great lens to have with you when on a boat.
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/croatia-stag-party-087.jpg

5. Great for capturing nice wide scenes
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/croatia-stag-party-063.jpg

6.
http://boundlessphotos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/croatia-stag-party-009.jpg

Cmizzle

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:52

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3592808023_a33ceec504_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3593619406_a140b392b9_b.jpg

thomasro3

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 12:04

jacobsen1

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 12:36

having some fun with my "fish on a stick" setup:
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-67-week-update/img_6851.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-67-week-update/img_6858.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-67-week-update/img_6859.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-67-week-update/img_6869.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-67-week-update/img_6873.jpg

timnosenzo

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 12:46

Cool idea, Ben! How did you get the focus so spot-on?

jwcdds

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 12:51

^ :lol: @ "fish on a stick". Nicely done.

jacobsen1

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 13:13

How did you get the focus so spot-on?

:lol:

that's the funny part. I have a remote I cut the wire on and made SUPER long:
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/pad2008/B5DA4733.jpg
that's JUST for this, but I forgot it Yesterday.... But, considering it's SUCH a wide lens, I just stood the monopod up at about the right level and AFed it and crossed my fingers (these were all done with the 2 second times and quick, pull camera in, press shutter, get it back up motions!). :lol:

With the remote you just switch you AF back to the shutter (assuming you're using the rear button) so the remote will also AF and just hope the point lands on the subject, but as long as it's close and it's not WIDE OPEN the FE has crazy DOF so it's not much of a worry. ;)

Village_Idiot

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 13:49

Plus this lens is amazingly sharp for being a fish. Comparing to to something like the 8mm peleng is like comparing play doh to a knife. There's not much out there that the playdoh could cut through...

pratman64

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 18:04

I am saving for this starting today.

woolbr8stl

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 13:09

A few with the 15mm lens

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/IMG_3044.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/60515253ecsmbord.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/IMG_6045.jpg

jejeje

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 15:35

pratman64

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 18:10

Just bought this lense 2nd hand. Can't wait to get it. Have used the 10-22 before but since I switched to full frame six months ago the 17-40 hasn't been able to satisfy me completey when it comes to wide. Tried an 8mm Sigma but that was just way too much. As I said, waiting eagerly! :-D

Don't forget to post some shots here.

I've been thinking about this lens as well, especially for weddings. But I haven't decided yet. I suppose I need to be convinced.

Tobi

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 19:54

I am really loving the effect of this lens... I have been looking to buy one before we leave for Bermuda next week so I can use it there...Most places are sold out...May have to get the sigma...

JakPot

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 20:07

I am really loving the effect of this lens... I have been looking to buy one before we leave for Bermuda next week so I can use it there...Most places are sold out...May have to get the sigma...

Sigma's version is a fine lens... just as good and cheaper :)

Tobi

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:33

Actually here it is the exact same price..they are both new from my local camera store >>$1020.00 CDN (yikes..a little pricey for a toy!)... I did find two 15mm Canon's on Kijiji, ($775 and the other $900), but I have never bought a used lens before so I am a little leary...

JakPot

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 23:23

should have looked, wow, the sigma's price have gone waaay up. I bought mine for less than the Canon version, now it's over $100 more at Canoga Camera.

Ob Com

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 17:45

You wouldn't happen to be Dr. Evil would you?

LOL!

pratman64

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 22:00

Is an undated version of this lens in the works? Does anyone know anything? This is such an "old" lens - some 20 years old, I think.

JakPot

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 23:42

Is an undated version of this lens in the works? Does anyone know anything? This is such an "old" lens - some 20 years old, I think.

i doubt they'll update this guy... if it works why fix it? :D

Madweasel

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:23

...some 20 years old, I think.
Introduced in April 1987, the EF15mm f/2.8 fisheye is the oldest Canon lens still in production without (declared) update.

pratman64

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 21:21

How does it compare with Sigma 15 fisheye..? Has anyone used both?

JakPot

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 01:10

I've used both, and bought the Sigma based on price. This was before I recently noticed the shocking price increase of the Sigma. Pretty much everything on both are equal: size, IQ, color, contrast, etc...

You really can't go wrong with either IMO... both are really good.

zigphoto

17th of July 2009 (Fri), 11:54

took my 5D and the fish up to the St. Louis Arch here a while ago...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3729103337_f9c50d001a_b.jpg

pratman64

17th of July 2009 (Fri), 13:15

^^ Awesome...!! That is one of the BEST perspectives I've seen..!! Very well done.

This may just convince me to click the BUY button finally.

Update: I just placed an order for one with B&H. Woo Hoo...!!

zigphoto

17th of July 2009 (Fri), 16:30

Congrats!

jejeje

19th of July 2009 (Sun), 12:35

took my 5D and the fish up to the St. Louis Arch here a while ago...

That is one sweet shot! NICE!

SarahJD

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:13

took my 5D and the fish up to the St. Louis Arch here a while ago...

Fantastic!!

Tobi

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 22:51

Got this lens just over a week ago, just a few hours before we left for vacation...Just love it!!! it stayed on my camera about 80% of the vacation!!
(the tugboat that brought our ship to dock in Bermuda)

pratman64

26th of July 2009 (Sun), 15:21

First post with the new acquisition: Love the lens so far.

382356

pratman64

26th of July 2009 (Sun), 15:34

One more at the Arizona Museum of Natural History:

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pratman64

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:38

CA can be noticeable at times. Other than that, I love this lens.

382623

DL.Photography

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:42

First post with the new acquisition: Love the lens so far.

382356

Just curious, why did u place a white outline. It almost looks like you are trying to show us the crop and FF perspective.

Your shots look really sharp btw. Good stuff!

pratman64

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:59

Just curious, why did u place a white outline. It almost looks like you are trying to show us the crop and FF perspective.

That's just one of the ways to frame the shot. That's all. Don't read anything else into it.

Your shots look really sharp btw. Good stuff!

Thank you. I also love the distortion it creates.

CheshireCat

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 20:25

Tree deformed by the unceasing "Tramuntana" wind in Menorca island.

woolbr8stl

5th of August 2009 (Wed), 22:12

took my 5D and the fish up to the St. Louis Arch here a while ago...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3729103337_f9c50d001a_b.jpg

wow, awesome pic

BJWOK

7th of August 2009 (Fri), 03:00

BJWOK

7th of August 2009 (Fri), 03:05

ahh should also specify: examples as on full frame body...

timnosenzo

7th of August 2009 (Fri), 07:19

be keen to see the difference (ie examples of the same pic shot with both lenses) between this lens and the 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM (Coke Bottle). Is that extra mm on the wide end hugely beneficial? i'm undecided over which to purchase next...

The lenses are completely different. The 16-35 tries to correct distortion, while the 15 Fisheye doesn't. The fisheye gives you 180 degrees FOV, which is pretty huge.

Check out this comparison I posted a while ago between the 14L II and the 15 Fish, it might be helpful to you.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=619126

jacobsen1

7th of August 2009 (Fri), 11:29

^ nice tim! I've done similar comparisons between my sigma 12-24mm (at 12mm of course) and my 15mm FE:
left =12mm, right =15mm
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/recently-found-with-lr-2009/100_2312.jpg http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/recently-found-with-lr-2009/100_2310.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/recently-found-with-lr-2009/100_2359.jpg http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/recently-found-with-lr-2009/100_2358.jpg

depends on what you're after, but both are a ton of fun... 12/14 and the 15mm FE are M I L E S W I D E R than 16mm though. ;)

BJWOK

9th of August 2009 (Sun), 19:55

thanks for those comparisons folks. i think i may grab the 16-35 as i will be needing it for clubs more than anything else and the fish eye effect would be for novelty factor only. may still get one later on down the track tho!

inthedeck

9th of August 2009 (Sun), 20:18

SarahJD

18th of August 2009 (Tue), 19:38

Never thought I'd be a fan of this lens, but it was a lot of fun in NYC. Here's a couple of pictures from Top of the Rock:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/3834547301_2e29dd88f2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3834547613_80cbb00809_o.jpg

Sarah

ScootersDaddy

18th of August 2009 (Tue), 21:00

Cool shots Sarah, especially the first one. I was in NY this weekend too but I don't own a fisheye yet. Got some great pics anyway though.

inthedeck

18th of August 2009 (Tue), 21:01

Like the first one, Sarah. Reminds me of when I lived there. ;)

ScootersDaddy

20th of August 2009 (Thu), 16:10

I saw one at the local shop today and ended up snagging it. Man, this thing is too much fun. Stopped off at a very old graveyard on the way home:

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/doublegrave.jpg

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/ovalgrave.jpg

ScootersDaddy

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 15:35

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/fishyfeet.jpg

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/alcove.jpg

bacchanal

24th of August 2009 (Mon), 21:53

Just got mine in the mail today...been running around like an idiot taking photos of anything and everything.

Kiwi the dog toy says fisheye is glorious!
http://www.photos.fahrenheit128.com/img/v1/p507284426-4.jpg

rnourse

25th of August 2009 (Tue), 11:52

Damn .. falling in love with this lens ...

http://photosignals.smugmug.com/photos/406431772_Ecdrf-XL-2.jpg

Dude this shot is stunning!! I am just blown away by the composition here...

thatkatmat

26th of August 2009 (Wed), 13:00

Well......I just folded and finally after nearly a year, clicked "buy"....Hopefully I'll have some shots to post soon.....Sorry, had to tell someone, might as well be the folks in this thread, after all, the shots posted here pushed me over the edge......
Someone tell me about the lenscap situation.....you have to tape it to keep it on?