On others brands it can damage/lock the mirror: http://www.pauck.de/marco/photo/stuff/peleng_fisheye/peleng_fisheye.html I don't have the peleng in my glass collection.
On 11/13/05, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Sunday, November 13, 2005, at 04:22 AM, Jack Isidore wrote: > > > Has anyone mounted a Peleng 8 mm fisheye on a istD? Apparently the > > mirror could be damaged (the rear part of the lens extends a lot). > > Also I am looking for some sample jpg's of this lens on the istD. > > > > That doesn't sound right. Mirror clearance specifications for the K > mount are the same as for the old M42 thread mount. Unless those > specifications were changed with the switch to digital, there should be > plenty of room for the mirror to clear the rear of the lens. > > Bob > >
