james 0 Posted October 11, 2007 Hi Gang, I use this lens and like it a lot as an ultra-wide (weitwinkel) prime. The lens is discontinued, but there is one for sale used so I thought I'd post something about it: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/579201 I dunno the seller - just posting for info. Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbko 0 Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks James. I was looking for one of these. Herb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbko 0 Posted November 18, 2007 James. Have you used this underwater? If so, what port and how long an extension? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted November 18, 2007 I had read good things about this lens, and I got hold of one to try. I used it in swimming pool tests with an 8-inch dome and the Nexus custom dome for the Nikon 10.5mm fisheye lens. That was good... ... but the Auto/Manual focus selection on this lens is a monster, and it self-destructed after three weeks. The lens was unuseable and unrepairable As a result, I would NOT recommend this lens unless you can get it for a song. Tim B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbko 0 Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks for the info. I'll look up what Aquatica recommends for the 10.5mm and start there. I agree about the Auto/Manual focus selection. I plan on leaving it on Auto. In practice, for a lens this wide there isn't anything I can do in Manual that I can't do in Auto. So far I've been happy with the few top side shots I've taken with it. I got it used from the seller that James posted for about 260 songs, so it's not a big deal if it does fall apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Hi Herb, Yeah, I like this lens too - mine seems built like a tank. I use it w/ a fisheye dome and no diopter or extension ring. Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
