Fisheye Options

[Giles2373]

I'm considering getting a fisheye lens for my Canon 5D II and wondered what my options are? I can only seem to find the 8-15mm offered by Canon at over £1k - anyone able to suggest a different option? Thanks

 

[Tobers]

Have you looked at the Canon 15mm fisheye at about £620?

http://camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod74.html

 

[arad85]

Sigma 8mm DG?

 

[grum]

I have a Samyang fisheye which is designed for crop sensors, but I've used it in my 5d I. I think you end up with about 8MP after you crop away the dark bits, but this would be bigger on a 5D II obviously.

It's a great lens for around £200, very sharp. MF only but I don't find it much of a problem as the DOF is so big on such a wide lens.

 

[pooley]

There's canons own fixed fisheye, sigma do a 15mm and the samyang as already mentioned.

The biggest advantage with the zoom is that you get both circular and full frame options in one lens.

 

[Giles2373]

Thanks for all the answers - seems there are a few options which I couldnt seem to find in my search. Will look at some reviews and decided which choice to make. Thanks again.