Tokina 10-17mm fisheye

bighead · 11th February 2008

Anyone tried this lens on land ??? Hoping for some comments. Definitely gettg this for underwater but on land, anyone used this b4 ?

Thxs.

calebk · 11th February 2008

Sample shot:

I don't own this lens but I've played around with it. Solidly built, works well. A little too expensive for a 'fun' lens, so it's on hold on the wishlist.

night86mare · 11th February 2008

Originally Posted by bighead

Anyone tried this lens on land ??? Hoping for some comments. Definitely gettg this for underwater but on land, anyone used this b4 ?

Thxs.

sorry if i get you wrong but if you're going to get this for underwater why bother about land - i'm sure you'll be able to find out eventually anyways once you have it

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not a diver or underwater photographer, so also don't see the link between "definitely must have this lens" idea and underwater.. ? huge expense of the sea?

bighead · 11th February 2008

Originally Posted by night86mare

sorry if i get you wrong but if you're going to get this for underwater why bother about land - i'm sure you'll be able to find out eventually anyways once you have it ?

not a diver or underwater photographer, so also don't see the link between "definitely must have this lens" idea and underwater.. ? huge expense of the sea?

well, I am actually seeing its value on land ... becoz I dont go underwater often .... hence might wanna see if its useful when I am not using it underwater ... or will jus a prime wide lens suffice ... I had seen pics on flickr taken wth this lens ... on land and underwater ... bt nt really impressed wth those on land ...

Jer · 11th February 2008

I happen to know a fellow CSer who uses this glass extensively for portrait shoot. You may want to take a look at his portfolio over here http://mikeelliotlim.multiply.com/

louis22 · 12th February 2008

hey what is the market price for this lens in SGD? Can someone reply asap? I was thinking of getting my hands on one with my angbao money haha

Gombat · 12th February 2008

I love fish-eye photography, but I can't afford a proper fish-eye lens, so I have fish-eye convertors. Not the same but I still enjoy it.

louis22 · 12th February 2008

fisheye convertors? what are thoese? care to explain?

bighead · 12th February 2008

Originally Posted by louis22

hey what is the market price for this lens in SGD? Can someone reply asap? I was thinking of getting my hands on one with my angbao money haha

John is quoting $860, Orient is almost same ... cannot really remember ...

louis22 · 15th February 2008

so hve anyone tried this lens on a 400D? will it work well, or will the image be cropped? due to the smaller image censor

calebk · 15th February 2008

Originally Posted by louis22

so hve anyone tried this lens on a 400D? will it work well, or will the image be cropped? due to the smaller image censor

It is a DX lens, which means the image circle is optimised for a cropped sensor (not censor). Don't have to think so much. Just mount the lens and have fun.

bighead · 16th February 2008

Originally Posted by louis22

so hve anyone tried this lens on a 400D? will it work well, or will the image be cropped? due to the smaller image censor

I have seen people using it underwater for a 400D ... on land .... try searchg in flickr

JacePhoto · 16th February 2008

Originally Posted by Jer

I happen to know a fellow CSer who uses this glass extensively for portrait shoot. You may want to take a look at his portfolio over here http://mikeelliotlim.multiply.com/

Jer, You are right. He does take very good pictures with the lens. In addition, his framing and text layout is very well done. I enjoy going through most of his pictures. Good recommendation.

Dennis · 16th February 2008

You can also consider the Sigma 4.5mm FE.
Very sharp, however I find the image circle a little smaller than usual on a Nikon.
Maybe because it was made for all different cropped factor.

nightwolf75 · 16th February 2008

Originally Posted by Dennis

You can also consider the Sigma 4.5mm FE.
Very sharp, however I find the image circle a little smaller than usual on a Nikon.
Maybe because it was made for all different cropped factor.

http://8dennis8.fotki.com/public_photo/misc_use_photo/sigma-45mm-fisheye/3007795c.html

haha... your album is blocked due to high traffic...

din know you got the 4.5mm liao.

Dennis · 16th February 2008

Oops didn't realised that. Sorry maybe tomorrow will be ok.
Yes got the 4.5mm liow, another fun FE added to my arsenal.

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

haha... your album is blocked due to high traffic...

din know you got the 4.5mm liao.

tsjcsl · 16th February 2008

Originally Posted by Dennis

You can also consider the Sigma 4.5mm FE.
Very sharp, however I find the image circle a little smaller than usual on a Nikon.
Maybe because it was made for all different cropped factor.

Interesting perspective. Maybe this is how fishes see one another...

louis22 · 17th February 2008

oh ye okay my bad haha, "sensor". Any shops in sg selling this?

11th February 2008	#1
bighead Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 361	Tokina 10-17mm fisheye Anyone tried this lens on land ??? Hoping for some comments. Definitely gettg this for underwater but on land, anyone used this b4 ? Thxs. __________________ The rule is there are no rules.

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calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye Sample shot: I don't own this lens but I've played around with it. Solidly built, works well. A little too expensive for a 'fun' lens, so it's on hold on the wishlist. __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

11th February 2008	#5
Jer Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Posts: 587	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye I happen to know a fellow CSer who uses this glass extensively for portrait shoot. You may want to take a look at his portfolio over here http://mikeelliotlim.multiply.com/ __________________ Jerfotography Nikon D300 Power by iMac

12th February 2008	#6
louis22 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye hey what is the market price for this lens in SGD? Can someone reply asap? I was thinking of getting my hands on one with my angbao money haha

12th February 2008	#7
Gombat Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 151	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye I love fish-eye photography, but I can't afford a proper fish-eye lens, so I have fish-eye convertors. Not the same but I still enjoy it.

12th February 2008	#8
louis22 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye fisheye convertors? what are thoese? care to explain?

15th February 2008	#10
louis22 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye so hve anyone tried this lens on a 400D? will it work well, or will the image be cropped? due to the smaller image censor

16th February 2008	#14
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,862	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye You can also consider the Sigma 4.5mm FE. Very sharp, however I find the image circle a little smaller than usual on a Nikon. Maybe because it was made for all different cropped factor. __________________ My IR Snapshots My Normal Snapshots Last edited by Dennis; 16th February 2008 at 11:15 AM.

17th February 2008	#18
louis22 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Re: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye oh ye okay my bad haha, "sensor". Any shops in sg selling this?