Mix n' Match Questions: 1D Mark II Widest Angle & WTB 300mm f2.8?

[DwightMcCann]

What's the widest angle lens you can put on the 1D Mark II? I have a Nikon 12-24mm for my Fuji S2 but no zoom wider than the 16-35mm noted below for my 1DmII.

The other topic, I can't seem to find any of the more reputable online camera stores that have the 300mm f2.8 in stock. Is there something going on? I would have ordered one today from B&H but they are out of stock.

[Belmondo]

I'm not sure I understand your first question. I wasn't aware there was a limit on how wide you can go with a lens on a given body. If they make it and it fits, you should be able to use it. I'm using a Sigma 12-24 on my 1D MkII and a 14mm f/2.8L, so maybe that's not what you're asking.

I can't help on the other question, either. I got mine from B&H a couple months ago.

[DwightMcCann]

Well, I'm under the impression that the 1D Mark II will not accept EF-S lenses ... Am I confused (it would be no surprise!) Oh, and Bel, it's time to update your sig ... we all got our POTN straps on our cameras for heavens sake! :-)

[Belmondo]

That part is true, but it doesn't mean you can't use a wider lens as long as it has an EF mount. Beyon the two lenses I mentioned above, there's a Sigma 8mm fisheye, and that's about it.

[DwightMcCann]

So, I'm not nuts ... that's good. I may look into a fisheye for fun after I get few more long lenses. Hmmm, no takers on the availability of the 300mm f2.8. Perhaps just a lull in production ... I put myself on the 'Please Notify When Available' list at B&H. Anyway, thank you again, sir.

[Belmondo]

Good luck on that lens.

BTW, I'm driving up to San Jose this weekend, probably up 101. I'll wave as we pass through.

[Tom W]

The Canon 15 mm fisheye (or the Sigma 15 mm fisheye) with de-fishing software supposedly provides the equivalent of a 12-mm rectlinear lens in terms of field of view.

[Belmondo]

rectlinear lens

Not sure you should be using that kind of language around here. :mad: :p

[DwightMcCann]

Bel, San Jose ... that's too bad! But you're right, you could wave to me from 101 as you pass Los Alamos. If you're ever inclined to make a pit stop here let me know and I'll give you a phone number and directions. We have NO stoplights or crime here. I will be post processing Steve Winwood, Deana Carter, Amy Dalley and BrittonJack live performance images as you sail past.

Tom, 15mm seems so BIG! :-) BTW, what's the three treasures?

[MDJAK]

The Canon 300mm f/2.8 (one of my wishes, desires and wants) is available here:

http://www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?ac.ui.pn=cat.CatTreeSearch&PAGE=Controller&keywords=canon+300mm+f%2F2.8&x=19&y=14

[gmen]

The Canon 15 mm fisheye (or the Sigma 15 mm fisheye) with de-fishing software supposedly provides the equivalent of a 12-mm rectlinear lens in terms of field of view.

This is worth a read Dwight - http://luminous-landscape.com/reviews/imagealign.shtml - the fish is definitely a serious option.

[Tom W]

Not sure you should be using that kind of language around here. :mad: :p

I was going to reply, but I'm most certain that my statement would be taken the wrong way. ;)

[DwightMcCann]

MDJAK, yes, but Calumet's price is $100 more plus about $300 tax ... I'm gonna need to wait for B&H, sigh.

Gmen, interesting article ... I think the major post processing programs have perspective correction that would do most of the same things ... and $300 is quite pricey! But it makes me even more interested so I will need to add a fisheye to the end of my extensive list!

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

Uhhhhh.... non-efs, non fishy, the 14mm f/2.8L is the widest for your camera. I think.... o_O
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12066&is=USA

so expensive though!

[DwightMcCann]

Whoa, I guess that puppy is expensive! And images from the 15mm fisheye are scrumptious for 1/3 the price. Hmm, I've got lots to consider.

[unners]

sigma 12-24mm is the widest non-fisheye lens for full frame or 1.3x crop cameras. quite acceptable at 12mm if stopped down. (apparently, i haven't tried one. i have used the sigma 14mm f2.8 which was ok, but not stellar)

[DwightMcCann]

Neat, the sigma sounds like a useful lens and it's very reasonable ... for the most part, ultra wide angles aren't the best ... my Nikon 12-24mm is really bad wide open at the edges (outer quarter) and it was about $1100. This is a grand discussion. The links and searches on wide angle and fisheye were a very pleasant surprise as I rarely think about shooting this range.

[DwightMcCann]

Opinions on the Sigma 8mm fisheye? Is it 1DmII compatible?

[pcasciola]

Opinions on the Sigma 8mm fisheye? Is it 1DmII compatible?Yes, it's compatible. You will not get a complete circular 180 degree image on a 1D Mk II like you would on a full frame, though. It will crop a little from the top and bottom.

[DwightMcCann]

Pcas, does that mean I'll have to add a 1DsMII to my stable? :-)