JDMvW Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I discussed these more generally at Spiratone 180º Fish Eye (auxiliary) Lens so this is by way of an redux/extension of that post This is the Samigon 0.15X converter on a Canon digital camera (it differs only in detail from the Spiratone version): Here's my Billy Bookcase o'cameras taken with it For something approximating sharpness with this sort of auxiliary lens, you need to stop down much more than I did in these hand-held shots. If you only want to "play with" the 180-degree idea, this is an affordable option. If you buy one, make sure it comes with an adapter ring, they're nearly impossible to find otherwise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I've got a Peleng 8mm fisheye with 180 degree coverage, it's made in Belarus. It's gives a very nearly circular image on a full frame camera like my D700, with just a little clipping at the top and bottom. The depth of field is enormous but you actually need it, as you don't realise until you use one how close you have to be to the subject - a few inches sometimes - to get an interesting result. Also you have to review your camera holding technique. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I've got a Peleng 8mm fisheye with 180 degree coverage, it's made in Belarus. It's gives a very nearly circular image on a full frame camera like my D700, with just a little clipping at the top and bottom. The depth of field is enormous but you actually need it, as you don't realise until you use one how close you have to be to the subject - a few inches sometimes - to get an interesting result. Also you have to review your camera holding technique. [ATTACH=full]1372730[/ATTACH] The fingers add a nice touch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 I also have a Berolina 12mm fisheye and a Spiratone 7mm fisheye. Both are 'primary lenses, not auxiliary. I may get to these someday - trying to catch up.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q.g._de_bakker Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I also have a Berolina 12mm fisheye and a Spiratone 7mm fisheye. Both are 'primary lenses, not auxiliary. I may get to these someday - trying to catch up.... [ATTACH=full]1372740[/ATTACH] Thank you for using the term 'primary' a.k.a. 'prime' in its true meaning! A rare thing nowadays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thank you for using the term 'primary' a.k.a. 'prime' in its true meaning! It must have been your influence from discussions long ago and far away;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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