fisheye filter ?

[TheCanonMan]

i have a Canon with the old FD mount so as we all know to find an FD mount fisheye lens is not ez now days so was there ever a filter made that would do the same thing ?

 

[ksmattfish]

Yes, there are several options. A cheap way to go is to find a fisheye adapter for a video camera, and the right adapter ring so that it will screw to your lens.

There are higher quality fisheye attachments made specifically for still cameras. They usually come with one thread size, and you'll need an adapter ring to fit them to different diameter lenses. I have an old Kenko brand from the late 60's. I've used it on 35mm, medium format, and large format lenses.

These are not as good as a real fisheye lens, but then again the video model probably goes for about $30, and the still camera model should be under $120.

 

[TheCanonMan]

thanks for the info ill look in to that i know i can get the lens on ebay for aobut 150 i was just hoping to not spend that (in school you know) lol