Ed, I have this lens and use it quite alot. One of the unique things about it is that it zooms from about 180 degrees down to a view that is close to a standard 20mm rectilinear lens. It sort of allows you to dial in the curvature that you want. I use the zoom quite a bit as many images don't need 180 degrees, but just cropped in a little. I think this capability makes it worth considering over third party choices. I would also guess that at this wide FOV that flare would be a big issue. I believe that the SMC coating will make a big difference compared to the third parties. It's one sweet lens. Bruce Dayton Sacramento, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Dombek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:12 AM Subject: Experience w/ SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 > I was playing around with this lens yesterday at a local shop and am seriously considering purchasing it. Can anyone relate their expeience with it? I could save a whole bunch of money and go with the Sigma or Phoenix but haven't ever used third party lenses. Comments? > > _____________________________________________________________ > > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
