Yep, I use it as a ~22~24mm equivalent sometimes, (alright Bill where's
that scream). I've always liked it on
film. On digital it's not quite so magic.
Cotty wrote:
On 26/7/05, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed:
The Pentax fish-eye lenses are what is generally referred to as full-frame
fisheyes in that their image circle doesn't fit within the frame but is
designed to provide 180 degrees across the diagonal of the frame. A full-
frame
fisheye lens designed for 35mm film use will provide a diagonal angle of
view
of approximately 118 degrees across the DSLR frame. Due to the spherical
projection type the more visible distortion visible in a full 35mm frame
will
be cropped so it will render more like a rectilinear lens with severe barrel
distortion.
Has anyone tried using the Pentax 17mm f/4 on a DSLR? I was really
impressed with it on a film SLR when I handled one a few years ago. It
was magic.
Cheers,
Cotty
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