p.3 #1 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
PetKal wrote:
I guess your clients and models must be trembling with anticipation of you taking their portraits with your new fisheye lens at MFD.
I'm with you PK, but that's only because of how I perceive the value of money. If I felt about $1500 the same way I feel about...say $300, then sure, why not try it out.
p.3 #4 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
Def. a niche lens. Those who need the FoV or money to burn will enjoy it. I would not expect sales on the level of a 24-70L or 70-200LII. I would also expect higher depreciation on the used market.
p.3 #5 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
Its an interesting lens having played with it for an hour or so now but like all fisheyes - it is a niche lens. I chose the 8-15 at a premium of price bc I wanted a diagnol fisheye and figured it would be nice to have 1 lens instead of 2. Save on space and lens - don't save on price.
p.3 #6 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
I've only had a chance to use it for a couple photos to this point. But my first impressions were that it's disappointing out of the box, if for the mere fact I spent 8 months anticipating the arrival of a pre-order. However, I've spent considerable amounts of time with my 8mm Sigma. On FF 8mm and 15mm are the only practical focal lengths, and on the crop bodies, the focal circle at 8mm is distracting and requires substantial cropping.
With that said, the focus and image quality of the 8-15 is substantially superior to my 8mm, and it's also better than what I recall my 15mm Canon provided. I also found the lens' ability to handle flare significantly better than the older 8 or 15mm counterparts. Interestingly, as an aside, the only reason I sold my original Canon was because the lens cap was unreliable...personally, the lock cap design on the new lens is worth premium in itself. Here's a couple of pics I took to observe the zoom differential.
p.3 #14 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
PetKal wrote:
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How many circular images can one make before getting tired of the effect ?
well having viewed 11 on this thread I would say 1
dont like the effect at all . I know it gives the full 180deg bt just looking at them they dont look as wide as the frame filling ones (and yes I know they are)
I will give the upward city shot from weekh some credit as that does actually look pretty good. but I think only a few of those and I would get fed up with them.
On the upside I guess users could sell the black space for advertising
p.3 #15 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
Ian.Dobinson wrote:
dont like the effect at all . I know it gives the full 180deg bt just looking at them they dont look as wide as the frame filling ones (and yes I know they are)
Actually the full 180 (8mm) is wider than the frame filling ones (15mm). It is 180 degrees in all directions. The frame filling ones are only 180 degrees across the 2 diagonals of the resulting frame.
p.3 #16 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
Great IQ, Robert, and your subjects chosen showcase the lens well.
As far as the circular FE effect is concerned, I suppose that is a matter of individual taste.
Enjoy the new addition to your massive collection.
p.3 #17 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
PetKal wrote:
As far as the circular FE effect is concerned, I suppose that is a matter of individual taste.
For most photography enthusiasts, except for the few extremists the circlular FE effect is like drinking stale bitter beer or your mom waiting while you eat all your veggies . Definitely not for most.
p.3 #18 · Post your Canon 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye Samples
Had a chance to play with this lens at a recent workshop. A Canon rep brought a lot of gear including the new 8-15mm fisheye. Very nice lens. I really liked the removable and rotatable hood. You can rotate the hood 90 degrees to match your shooting orientation. Or remove it all together. I wont be getting one anytime soon considering the price and that I just sold my 15mm fisheye due to lack of use. Only negative is that it is f4. F2.8 would have been nice.
This ones at 15mm on a 5D, you can see my toes in the lower right corner.
or your mom waiting while you eat all your veggies 
. Definitely not for most. 