Sigma 8mm F4 Fisheye EX Circular A-mount lens reviews

reviews found: 3   
reviewer#6476 date: Nov-27-2009
sharpness: 4
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 5
flare control: 3
overall: 4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:
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price paid:
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positive:Perfect focal length for APS-C fisheye.
Auto-focus!!
Good build, lens cover is nicely designed.
negative:Flare control not very good, but expected for such wide lens.
comment:A great lens to have for occasional creative shots.
In my bag whenever I am going to take creative group photos.
Great to bring to a wedding shoots for few photos sure to induce "wow" effects.
Recommended, even for APS-C (Works great on my A700)
reviewer#2844 date: Oct-15-2007
sharpness: 4
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 3
overall: 4.4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I have experience with this lens
compared to:
missing
price paid:
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positive:Unbelievably wide! Well built. Fisheye effect. Good image quality.
negative:Crop on APS-C cuts off top and bottom
comment:I don't own this but i've used it enough to comment. I counted the distortion at 5 because it does what its supposed to. Distortion is what you want on this thing. This is a fun lens. Very wide, very well made, very cool effect, and very good results. Surprisingly sharp in the center, less so on the outsides. Good colors.
reviewer#192 date: Nov-1-2005
sharpness: 4
color: 3
build: 5
distortion: 1
flare control: 5
overall: 3.6
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I have experience with this lens
compared to:Peleng manual 8mm
price paid:
missing
positive:Only AF 8mm
True 180 degree angle
Circular image
Gelatin filter in rear
negative:Front element exposed
Color fringe at the edge
comment:I like this lens as it allows for lots of creativity.
The 7D format clips the circle but otherwise it is a nice lens and sharp for that focal length.
reviews found: 3   

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 3
  • sharpness: 4.00
  • color: 4.00
  • build: 4.67
  • distortion: 3.67
  • flare control: 3.67
  • overall: 4.00

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