Jim Tardio , Oct 09, 2004; 01:27 p.m.
On a trip to Chicago last week, I had the opportunity to test the
10.5/2.8DX fisheye lens...along with the 17-55/2.8DX.
Here's a shot taken normally, followed by a corrected shot using
Nikon Capture.
Chicago...D70...10.5/2.8DX Fisheye
Jim Tardio , Oct 09, 2004; 01:28 p.m.
And here's the corrected version using Nikon Capture's fisheye control.
Chicago...D70...10.5/2.8DX...corrected via Nikon Capture
Jim Tardio , Oct 09, 2004; 01:30 p.m.
You'll notice that the ceiling in the corrected version is darker. That has nothing to do with the lens. I forgot to make a curve adjusment in the corrected shot.
Vivek . , Oct 10, 2004; 06:12 a.m.
Jim,
Thanks for the sample pics.
Sorry, but I have to ask. What difference is there between this lens'performance and the one resulting from the use of a Coolpix + Fisheye converter?
Vivek.
Jim Tardio , Oct 10, 2004; 12:17 p.m.
I can't answer that, Vivek...I've never used the Coolpix fisheye.
Robert Meier , Oct 10, 2004; 12:42 p.m.
Jim-- Do you like the corrected version?
Bob
Jim Tardio , Oct 10, 2004; 01:59 p.m.
At a glance I don't like the corrected version. But on further examination I can see that with some work it would be OK.
In "correcting" the fisheye effect, the shot gets cropped as you can see. One simply has to learn to use this lens to compensate for the cropping.
I think it's a good lens. You have an excellent fisheye with the software option of toatlly changing the look of the shot. It's like two lenses in one.
Raymond Bradlau , Oct 10, 2004; 06:54 p.m.
Thanks for taking the time to post these
I would like to see a corrected version from the 10.5 compaired to a 17mm, Im trying
to get an idea of how much cropping the effect has
I am looking for a wide fast lens, I have the Tamron 17-35 2.8-4 and it is one very
sharp lens (well the second version is) and its great for about 80% of what I want to
shoot wide but the flare is a real pain
thanks again
Ray
Oakland PA
Ellis Vener 
, Oct 11, 2004; 06:07 p.m.
Attached are some samples comparing angle of views: 10.5mm f/2.8G (corrected &
uncorrected) and 12-24mm f/4G Nikkor at 12, 14, 16 & 20mm settings.
Camera: Nikon D70 mounted on a Gitzo 410C w/ Arca-Swiss B2 Monoball head.
Ellis Vener , Oct 11, 2004; 06:12 p.m.
Sorry for the large size, I just wanted to make sure the results were clearly visible.
