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Will_Clark

Member Since 30 Dec 2007
Offline Last Active May 23 2012 01:27 PM

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In Topic: Canon 8-15mm fisheye and teleconverters

23 May 2012 - 01:29 PM

Canon have replied that the 8-15 is not compatible with their extenders.

In Topic: Canon 8-15mm fisheye and teleconverters

19 May 2012 - 10:14 AM

I only have cropped sensor bodies - a 7d and an 'old' 40d. The advantage is that the 8-15 is a superior lens to the Tokina, and I don't want to have to carry the Tokina when I've got the Canon, I might even sell it.

Thanks to Ryan for his reply here, and by email offering to upgrade my dome for free. Excellent service.

In Topic: Canon 8-15mm fisheye and teleconverters

19 May 2012 - 08:06 AM

I've had another go at this and found that actually, the lens WILL work with a Kenko behind it, given decent light on the focus object. The remaining issue is gearing.

As I am shooting on a 7d, I think it will be fine in the DP-100 I bought for the Tokina.

In Topic: Canon 8-15mm fisheye and teleconverters

18 May 2012 - 12:17 AM

Thanks to all repliers.

I wonder if the different design for the DP100 is for full frame sensor cameras? I've contacted Zen and will report back.

In Topic: Canon 8-15mm fisheye and teleconverters

17 May 2012 - 09:17 AM

The issue with using extenders is finding gearing rings that let you change the focal length. I use a DP100 with a 20mm Nauticam extension ring when using the Kenko, and Nauti's specially designed gearing ring for that set up.

I tried the 8-15mm lens with a 25mm tube just for fun - no focussed images possible. Likewise a Canon 25mm tube doesn't get anywhere near the 2x II extender because of the cylinder as described above.

It's like Lego for grown-ups!!

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