Super wide angle or fisheye on budget

[poopingfish]

Posted in another section, originally didnt here but apparently this forums relaxed on the rules of each section.

Looking for a super wide angle or fisheye lens for a Rebel XT, budget of around maybe a little above 300. Will be used for skateboarding. Main emphasis or desire is sharpness and color.

Broswed through B&H, theres tons of options and id like to get some good input from the community before making a purchace. So far the peleng 8mm has caught my eye.

All input is appreciated, and thankyou my fellow photographic fiends!

 

[iflynething]

I'm thinking the little abot $300 should be about $150 a little. As far as color, I think that's more of the body, not the lens. If you're looking for it being sharp, if you can, wait a little bit and go up on the price and get a better lens.

~Michael~

 

[Bifurcator]

I think you might be able to find one of these for $300
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC macro

I guess you can get an adaptor ring for this:
Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 ED
It's supposed to be well under $300.

This is about $400 but also needs an adaptor ring:
SMC DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 ED[IF]

 

[Montana]

I can personally vouch for the Sigma 17-70 that Bifurcator suggests. Mine is most excellent and practically lives on my 40D.

Derrick

 

[Bifurcator]

This? http://cgi.ebay.com/ZENITAR-M-2-8-1...mZ110286317547QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting :lmao:

j/k. There are lots of good options for around the $600 mark tho. Bummer that you're limited to $300.

 

[joecoulsonphotography]

For around $500 you could get the Tokina 12-24 F4. I have one and have been more than pleased with the results.

 

[JustAnEngineer]

I suppose that the $570 Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is out of the question?

 

[poopingfish]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Im looking at the Sigma Bifucator mentioned and it looks pretty nice. Im trying to keep it around 300 because 1)500 or more is..as much or more then my camera its self. 2) Im trying to get some other things :/

 

[Montana]

Here are some shots I've taken fairly recently with the Sigma. My copy has great sharpness when stopped down a touch (like most lenses). I do usually have to bump saturation a touch in post and boost contrast a little. Its no canon L series lens, but it is just as good or better than many of Canons "other" lenses. The build quality is great. Mine is not the newer HSM (hyper-sonic motor) version, but its not loud and slow. Perhaps the non-HSM version is cheaper now that there is an HSM version out.

Derrick
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5. This is way over-saturated, but it was a project...

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[poopingfish]

Woh, those are awesome. I love 4 and the 6 of course.

Hm..how did you manage 1/100th 5.6 in a room with only 500 iso? Mustve been a pretty bright room!

Ill probably stick to that sigma suggestion unless something else comes along.

 

[Montana]

its a really bright totally white room. I had to look at the exif myself. LOL

Derrick

 

[poopingfish]

Are there any other good sites besides B&H for lenses? Their cheapest fisheye is about 600 bucks. Ouch.

 

[JustAnEngineer]

Have you looked at KEH?

 

[poopingfish]

Never even heard of it. Thanks!

 

[JustAnEngineer]

I don't know if that (used, under $400) Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is worth it compared to the well-reviewed Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, which can be had new for $570.

Here are a few reviews:
Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
Sigma 12-24mm f/4-5.6
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8