jorge_ituarte3 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I've done several searches on the net and have found very little as far as 100% images or crops from these lens. What I have noticed is that both are very highly regarded in general. The price difference at B&H is minor so can go with either one. One thing that does attract me to the Sigma is that it has a 7 blade aperture and the Canon has 5. Would really appreciate the opinion and maybe some image samples from those that have had experience with both these lens. If you are aware of sites on the internet that offers a comprehensive comparison that I may have missed it would be highly appreciated. I currently own a 16-35L. But am interested in one of these for a slightly different application. P.S. Already been to the regular sites like FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I shot briefly with a Sigma 15mm fisheye on a 10D, it was nice but didn't blow me away. However, this sample shot from a 1Ds Mark II and the Canon 15mm fisheye does blow me away. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos1dsm2/html/eos1dsm2_sample_5e.html Just a thought... Sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_swanson Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I love my sigma 15mm FE. I can't speak for the canon but the sigma is wonderfully sharp. I'm not sure what the 2 extra blades would win you on a 15mm fe. There really isn't much bokeh to speak of with a lens that has that kind of depth of field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge_ituarte3 Posted December 31, 2004 Author Share Posted December 31, 2004 Sheldon took a look at the image you linked to. Your right that did blow me away! Big time. Pretty incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew robertson Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 The Canon EF 15mm Fisheye has the best MTF of any Canon wide angle lens, zoom OR prime. By far. Even after de-fishing, it should still have excellent quality. I don't have one, but it's next on the list as I shoot with a 10D and my 'ultra wide' EF 20-35 f/3.5-4.5 doesn't feel nearly as wide as it did on the 1n. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 or save a few bucks and get the Zenitar 16/2.8 <p> <img src = http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/2983407-lg.jpg> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_bolunya Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Sheldon: On the Russian Zenitar... you have to buy an adapter ring for a Canon EOS? If so, I would assume you lose the AF. Do you also lose the metering capability? -Luis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei_zong Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I mostly use Av with my Zenitar FE. Metering is never a problem since it is TTL anyway. Mine came with EOS mount, no AF, but focusing is not a problem. You can either manually focus with wide open - for brighter image in viewfinder - then stop down to whatever aperture, or simply turn the focusing ring to the approximate distance mark on the scale. The Zenitar is sharp even wide open, very sharp from 5.6 or down. The front element extrudes so it is easy to get dirt on it, however the low price also give me peace of mind. Happy shooting Lei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Mine was M42 mount, and I use it w/an adapter. Unfortunately, mine was not "sharp wide open" like Lei's and I had to adjust the infinity point - not too hard to do, but it was worrisome when I opened those first files. But for $110 vs. $400+, I'm willing to put up w/such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beale Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I would not call the Zenitar truly "sharp" at any aperture, especially in the corners, but it's a decent value for the money. <p> You can see some samples from the Zenitar on a 20D here: <a href="http://www.slrcamerainfo.com/article.php?filename=MC-Zenitar-fisheye-lens">Zenitar fisheye on 20D</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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