Fisheye doubles as outstanding landscape lens

[camperbc]

Yes, it is true! I have devoted one of my Sony Alpha cameras to keeping the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens mounted full-time. I suppose some may think that this is just a phase I am going through, but I am really liking this fine lens more and more for my Fogo Island landscapes. It's just a matter of strategically composing the shot so that it is less "fishy" looking.

Here are some captures from the past few days. All were taken handheld with my A500 and Samyang (Rokinon) 8mm fisheye. None have been defished.

Glen
Focus On Newfoundland: about my photography:

 

[altitude604]

wow! you did a really nice job of working with the distortion of the fisheye!

 

[camperbc]

Thank-you for your kind comment; much appreciated!!
Glen
Focus On Newfoundland: about my photography:

 

[dxqcanada]

Is there any HDR going on here ?

I like the last shot. Nice usage of the lines. B+W suits the aged wood ... reminds me of a photo my wife took in Nova Scotia.

 

[camperbc]

No HDR here.
Glen

 

[Frequency]

Very nice shots

 

[ghache]

damnn you make me wanna buy this lens, especially for the price its crazy. manual focus or not.

 

[mjbine]

Love the last one! Great job