When I first tested the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye I wasn’t so sure it was worth the investment because it is a specialty lens. I will be honest with you guys, I find myself grabbing for it quite a bit. While the older Canon 15mm 2.8 Fisheye had a wider aperture, and was significantly cheaper, the 8-15 is more versatile. Ive been using it mostly for:
– Surface Water Photography with my Canon 7D (on the 7D, with a 1.6x Multiplication for the sensor and 1.3x for the water) it acts as~ 30mm when set to 15mm.
– Underwater photography on a Canon 5DII
– Wide angle video shots for steadi-cam video work
It is becoming an essential tool in my bag and I am finding a include it for nearly every shoot I go on.
Shot these this last week in a forest on the way to Haleakala. I decided to get a few shots at 8mm, which cases a circular vignette, but I like to crop them out. One thing that is fun to try out is to go into a forest with lots of trees and shoot straight up.
Crazy cool effect. This is at 15mm on a Canon 5Diii
This is a 8mm on a Canon 5Diii
There are some real chromatic aberration issues at 8mm, even after cleaning it up still very visible, but wow…this is a great lens.
wow……that’s gonna be cool. can’t wait to see your shots
How much? Do you know?
I have a credit card in one hand and a mouse in the other. Please send me a link!
Phil! So sorry brother- They have already sold out. Just hang in there a few more days, BHphoto.com is saying they should start shipping this week.
Check That- BhPhoto.com is taking pre-orders and will ship them this week.
LOL this is why I love the 8-15mm as well. Seems I am always taking pictures with it! Great Lens!