Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Camera

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000501T4
• Item model number: 475-101
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2000

Product Description

Diagonal fisheye auto-focus lens. This diagonal fisheye lens has an angle of view of 180 in the diagonal direction as well as minimum shooting distance of 15cm. Minimum Shooting Distance of 15cm The minimum shooting distance of this lens is only 15cm(5.9 inch) and it has maximum magnification of 1:3.8. Minimum shooting distance of 15cm (5.9in.) and large depth of field allow close up photography that covers the objects surrounding the photographic subject like an insect or flower. Gelatin Filter Holder This lens is supplied with a gelatin filter holder at the rear, allowing the use of gelatin filters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big bang for the buck, December 1, 2004

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Andrew Ma "Rabid consumer" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Camera (Electronics)

15 years of photography experience here... The Sigma 15mm fisheye has been extensively reviewed and compared by other websites (go ahead and search) and this is a very good product. The canon has a tighter focus and a *touch* faster in focusing, but with the massive depth of field with this lens, it's not a problem at all.

Be aware that if you use this on a 1.6 crop factor digital SLR that has APS sensors like my 20D or digital rebel, then the fisheye effect is not as pronounced on film or 1.3 or full frame digital SLRs.

Watch lens flare should direct sunlight hit it also...but that happens to any lens that has protruding or bulbous lenses.

This is a much better bang for the buck lens than the canon equivalent which costs significantly more. If you search around, you can find much lower prices on this lens.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wahoo!!..., December 8, 2001

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emily connor (Murrells Inlet, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Camera (Electronics)

i am a fisheye lens addict. i have had this lens for a few months now, and i use it for almost everything. the lens was worth every bit i payed for it. and the sigma customer service was so fast and easy. the lens takes clear sharp pictures everytime. this lens takes the best skateboarding and band pictures! if you are considering this lens, i would definately reccomend it. i love how the pictures can either be circular or full frame. its a great investment.......

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good lens but a good tip before you buy, January 13, 2006

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R. Sander (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Camera (Electronics)

If you are shooting with a compact chip camera like the 20D or rebel xt, you will be happier with the 8mm fisheye. This 15mm fisheye will just be a really distorted wide angle lens due to the 1.6 factor. If you love the fish eye style and have that camera, you'll need something WIDER to compensate for your smaller chip.

I was disapointed with this lens for that reason. The Sigma 8mm is great. A note to the reviewer below. Sigma makes some good lenses and bad ones. This is a good one and you probably got a bad copy. It happens often enough with sigma gear. With this lens, its good to go and try one at your local camera shop and make sure it has the style you want. Bring YOUR camera with a chip in it and take a few shots and go home to check them out. Decide if you like the style and if that piece of glass is a good copy.

I got a good copy and was still disapointed because of my lack of knowledge. Sounds like you got a bad one.