Fish eye effect, which to choose? Should I purchase a dedicated fisheye lens?
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The fish eye feature built in is not the same as having a dedicated lens. The lens captures information while the camera merely distorts information(the capture) to look like a fish eye.
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If you have the right software you can remove some of the curvature but fisheye lenses are going to have curvature.
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Well, there are subtle shadows with any of these lenses. This doesn't bother me though. The lenses are really fun, especially the fish eye.
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I have never tried to mount my fish eye direct to my lens. The 2 pieces together give you the fisheye effect. The macro can be used alone....
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UV filter is pretty much just a lens protector. And I agree with Austin, get a circular polarizer. Also a ND filter is great for water shots, it'll let you have a longer shutter to get that milky look to the water.
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If your lens is threaded to receive any type of adapter you can use a fish eye. Just have to make sure the thread is correct. A local camera shop may help with the sizing. If not you may be able to find a magnetic type where you affix a magnetic ring to the camera and and the lens basically sticks to it. I hope this helps
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There is a bit of "fisheye" distortion, but it helps rather than hurts because it gives you a wider field of vision. Depth perception isn't a problem, you can still gauge how far away something is in relation to the surroundings.
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They are similar, they both swivel. Apart from the "look", there might be a difference in the width of the beam (spot light versus flood). I have not ever compared them side-by-side. The lenses are different. The fish eye one (pictured) has a clear lens, and the other one has a diffused "crystallized" lens.
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Hi Rameez, Fisheye and wide angle lenses can cause a bit of bluriness on the edges of photos as the lens "bends" the image. This is a natural effect of a wide angle/fisheye lens. While we do receive mostly positive reviews for these lenses, I understand it may not be for everyone. The important thing to note is that a very high quality lens can cost several times more than the value of this lens. We try to offer products at a low cost for photographers who want to get more out of their camera or try something new but aren't yet ready to pay the high costs associated with professional items. Also, we really hope that customers give our products a shot and that is why we offer a 90 Day Satisfaction Guarantee on all our products, so that they may try out the products for themselves and judge if it is up to their standards. Have a great day. Walter DIGITAL GOJA
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Yes, it's very noticeable one you open your photo up on a computer. I also noticed with my camera that it's also difficult for it to auto adjust and focus in on something. If you want sharp clean images I wouldn't recommend this, but if you don't mind and would like the fish eye feel then go for it.
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It depends on your equipment and needs. My suggestion is to rent one from BorrowedLenses, they do have it and try it out before buying. I have done this with some recent L series lens purchases. It was much easier to make a decision on those fat lenses.
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If money is a concern, try the "fantastic plastic" or sometimes called the "nifty fifty". That's the Canon EOS 50mm f/1.8. Great lens. Best optics per dollar, for sure. Only complaint people have had has been about the quality of background blur when shooting wide open. I haven't had an issue personally, it's acceptable for the price. It IS rather ugly compared to the quality of bokeh on the f/1.2L .. But you can buy 15 of the 1.8s for the price of the 1.2, so that's to be expected. The 1.4 has had some great reviews as well.
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It has been sometime since I made the side-by-side review of the two models. Suggest that you view web site: dpreview.com to compare. Except for more mpixels, the real difference will be the choice of the highest quality lens to meet your intended use.
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Yes, but you may be disappointed. The distortion of a fisheye lens is greatest around the edges of the image, but the smaller sensor used on most digital cameras (except "full frame" models such as the 5D) uses only the center of the image. If you want a good fisheye effect on a T3i, you'd be better off looking for a fisheye in the 8-10mm range rather than 15mm.
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If you sent it back due to resolution issues, I suggest the Vuzix brand. I've had that for years. It works very well and you can focus each eye to your preference. The model you are asking about is the one I sent back. The picture was fuzzy and you can't adjust it at all. Good luck.
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Go higher! under water there is less visibility, so anything that gives you the edge, I would go for... Anyway there is some eye adjustment at any point and at that level half a Dioptric is almost negligible (my unprofessional opinion)
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Some people suggest 8mm fisheye, which is cheaper instead since you don't care the distortion mainly outside DX sensor. But if distortion is your concern, check some sample pictures taken from 8mm fisheye + DX cameras.