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Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Auto Focus Lens for Canon EOS Cameras image
 
(based on 4 ratings)
Brand:Sigma
Located in:Sigma, 35mm SLR Lenses
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye Auto Focus Lens for Canon EOS Cameras
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.8 stars
(based on 4 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easily mounted(4), Strong construction(4)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent build quality, depth of field
By AtomVerified Purchaser from Anchorage on 3/26/2007
Pros:
Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Excellent depth of field, Long warranty period, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy, Long auto focus time
Describe Yourself:
Getting started, Professional
Best Uses:
Unique point of view, Vr photography
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My primary use for the lense is cutting down on the number of photos for the VR's that I make for clients. It certainly does it's job but of course reduces total resolution of my final stitched image. It would not be suitable for my higher end VR work, at least not without a very high megapixel camera.

I was very surprised at the incredible depth of field, and that immediately motivated me to get creative with it in my still photography. It has excellent construction, and mine came with an incredible 4-year warranty.

A few notes on the negative side, it does seem to cause my camera's meter to give underexposed readings, and there does seem to be more chromatic aberration than i would like around the periphery of the images.

All in all though, I'm very happy with it.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fantastic Lens!
By ChrisVerified Purchaser from Minneapolis, MN on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Neat Effects, Strong Construction
Cons:
Easy to get yourself in
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Best Uses:
Fun, Photojournalism
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the pictures with this lens, it gives me some unique photos that the casual wedding shooters cannot get. The 180 degree field of view ad close focusing make for neat pictures of cakes, dancing, etc. The most difficult aspect of using this lens is to not overuse it. You also need to watch for a) yourself in the pic, and b) if you are using a shoe mount flash, that will be in the shot on a full-frame camera for shure.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
A must for panoramic photography!
By TonyVerified Reviewer from San Juan, Puerto Rico on 12/19/2006
Pros:
Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction
Cons:
Image suffers at edge
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Panoramic photography, Photojournalism

This 8mm is a must for panoramic photography. Very sharp at the center but softer at the peripheral area (something I expected for the breathtaking FOV served). This can be reduced with software or by using the masking ring included with the lens. Very good at non-flaring. Magnificent depth of field. Remember this is a specialty lens. Recommended.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Lens isn't sharp
By SteveJ from Miami, FL on 11/17/2006
Pros:
Easily Mounted, Strong Construction
Cons:
Glass Not Sharp

This lens is not sharp, even at mid aperature. The focus is soft at best. Don't buy this lens.

This is the second Sigma lens I have used, and neither were sharp. The worst Canon lens I have ever used was far sharper than this one.

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