----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Rice" Subject: Pentax fish-eye
> > Hey Folks, > > I'm in the market for a good fish-eye lens for my ZX-5n. (Well, really, it's > for me.) > > I'm looking at buying either a used Pentax 17/4.0, or perhaps a Sigma > 15/2.8. Does anyone on this list have comments about either lens? I tend to > stick with Pentax lenses, but if the 17/4.0 is considered comparatively weak > next to the Sigma 15/2.8, I'd be interested to hear about it. I can't speak for the Sigma, but I am pretty sure the Pentax 17f/4 will be pretty good. My Super Tak 17mm fisheye is a good performer. > > I do macro work so always focus manually. What matters to me is the quality > of the optics. I like an extremely deep depth of field, so I expect I'll be > shooting with the lens stopped down all the way... Don't stop down more than you have to. William Robb
