Jaan Shenberger Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 it looks like i might be shooting some projects for a company that builds custom dome motion displays (kinda like a small planetarium). if so, they'll be shot on 35mm for a 4k scan and will ultimately be projected large and in close proximity to its viewers, so image quality will be paramount. does anyone have any suggestions on specific fisheye/short lenses (irregardless of camera)? if it matters, softness would be more acceptable than color aberration. thanks, jaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Pacini Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I've used the Peleng 8mm on my Nikon still camera to good effect, and I know there are lots of people who have used them for motion picture photography, but I haven't yet. They're cheap, pretty sharp lenses. You can usually find them new selling on ebay from people who sell Russian stuff. MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted July 22, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted July 22, 2005 I've used the Peleng 8mm on my Nikon still camera to good effect, and I know there are lots of people who have used them for motion picture photography, but I haven't yet.They're cheap, pretty sharp lenses. You can usually find them new selling on ebay from people who sell Russian stuff. MP <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I have a Pelling 8mm in PL mount. Optically Its OK but the mechanically its very poor. Covers 1:1.85 OK but will vingnette on full frame S35 Cheers Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaan Shenberger Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 (edited) i actually have the 8mm peleng (for my K3), though i've yet to use it... i had a chance to get it for really cheap and couldn't pass it up. but has anyone worked with more expensive glass in the fisheye range? to be frank, i don't even know what options there are and just was hoping to get any insight before calling rental houses. thanks for the responses, jaan Hi, I have a Pelling 8mm in PL mount. Optically Its OK but the mechanically its very poor. Covers 1:1.85 OK but will vingnette on full frame S35 Cheers Stephen <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Edited July 22, 2005 by jaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Martin Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Check www.vantagefilm.com Equipment - Downloads - Vantage 6mm Fisheye Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewbuchanan Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The Zeiss 10mm Distagon is the sharpest/widest I have seen. I wouldn't use the Peleng for anything serious, it has pretty low res. when tested against any cine lenses and serious chromatic problems toward the edges on a 35mm frame (It's okay, but not what I would call high-end). Visual Products used to have a Zeiss 10mm for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaan Shenberger Posted August 20, 2005 Author Share Posted August 20, 2005 thanks andrew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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