The loose lens cap problem can be resolved by attaching the soft felt side of an industrial grade velcro tape into the inner side of the lens cap. This increases the friction between the lens cap and the lens hood, thus making the lock more secure.
Hi Christopher, I know this is an older review but I just wanted to offer my thanks for what is a very thorough and practical overview of this lens. Great work.
The 8-15 is one of the lost and forgotten lens gems. There is no other lens in the world that offers both a circular and standard fisheye look with zoom. Honestly at the current used price point this lens is a great value buy. Why buy 2 fisheye lenses when you can buy one that does both.
Mate your reviews are awesome and I use them when deciding to get a new lens. Could you please look into reviewing the new Sigma 24-105 Art lens? And perhaps comparing it to the Canon equivalent because I am seriously torn between the two. Cheers!
Dear Christopher, After my experience with ultra-wide angle lenses, I began to have interest on fisheye lenses. I have watched your nice review on Canon's famous zoom fisheye. However I found out that Tokina has also a fisheye lens which is compatible with FF cameras: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye! If you could have a review on Tokina fisheye, the competition would be very interesting since it costs 1/3 or 2/5 of Canon 8-15mm. Looking forward for your review! Thank you in advance.
Kaan Aksoy The Tokina will probably fit onto a full-frame camera, but it is designed for APS-C, so you will probably see very significant vignetting. So, it doesn't do the same thing as the Canon 8-15, unfortunately. I haven't tested the Tokina 10-17 - I might do in the future, but it's a bit of a weird option, because when you zoom in to 17mm, it's basically just a standard wide-angle lens, with a lot of ugly distortion.
+Yousef Ebrahim Depends on what you're trying to do. The Canon lens is more fun and versatile but it costs and absolute fortune. Whereas the Samyang lens is good value, and actually catches a wider field of view than the Canon does at 15mm
I have a canon ef-s 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 lens on aps-c and getting more into 360 panoramas recently. Would this lens be a significant step up in terms of field of view ? I woudn't consider cheaper alternatives as I plan to step up to full frames eventually. Would appreciate an answer. Thanks !
Hi Christopher, love your "Vid's", on various lenses. I always go to "You", as opposed to any one else, when I need unbiased, to the point, "Info". One thing though, one can not "Qualify", the word "Unique" it is, or it isn't. One can not say, "It's very", or "It's quite", unique. Keep up your good work.
Point taken - but seriously, looking at your comment, you should nail down your own command of the English language before complaining about some someone else's!
***** From what I've heard, the 28-135 is reasonably good on a full frame camera and weak on APS-C. I'll try to review it in a few months' time, I curious about it
***** Christopher Frost Photography I don't know what to choose from the 18-135mm STM or the 28-135mm. Which one has better image quality and fast AF speed? They are both similar price. I have an APS-C Canon T4i.
***** Cool. I was thinking to get the 18-135mm STM because it was meant to be with my T4i. Haha. The 1D? I think it is APS-H sensor. The 1Ds is FF sensor.
Lego Metrolink Train If you're using an APS-C camera (which you are) then you'll definitely want the 18-135 STM over the 28-135. Watch my review of the 18-135 STM, it's a pretty good lens
I would love to have this lens if only it were about half the price! Currently $1249 in the US. Can't understand how Canon can justify the cost for this lens! If they sold it at $625, they would sell more for sure. I'm sure they have made more on this lens than what it cost them to make it by now. Time to lower your price on these lens Canon!
The loose lens cap problem can be resolved by attaching the soft felt side of an industrial grade velcro tape into the inner side of the lens cap. This increases the friction between the lens cap and the lens hood, thus making the lock more secure.
Hi Christopher, I know this is an older review but I just wanted to offer my thanks for what is a very thorough and practical overview of this lens. Great work.
You're welcome!
The 8-15 is one of the lost and forgotten lens gems. There is no other lens in the world that offers both a circular and standard fisheye look with zoom. Honestly at the current used price point this lens is a great value buy. Why buy 2 fisheye lenses when you can buy one that does both.
I'd like to see a comparison between this and the OG 15 mm f2.8
Hey Chris, Can you make an updated review on the world's best Full frame fisheye lens ? I don't know which one is it. But I hope you do! :)
hey dude... everytime i open the youtube... i always open your channel to see the review! very good review, fast update!
FullandStarving Photography the youtube?
This lens needs a revisit.
Hi Christopher
It's fantastic lens. My favourit
Mate your reviews are awesome and I use them when deciding to get a new lens. Could you please look into reviewing the new Sigma 24-105 Art lens? And perhaps comparing it to the Canon equivalent because I am seriously torn between the two.
Cheers!
How would you compare this lens to the Samyang/Rokinon 12mm 2.8 fisheye?
Would this work on a EOS 630?
Great Lens and very nice Review. Thanks
2:28 *WHAT ABOUT CORNER SHARPNESS??????* ^_^
you are natural born storyteller !
Dear Christopher,
After my experience with ultra-wide angle lenses, I began to have interest on fisheye lenses.
I have watched your nice review on Canon's famous zoom fisheye.
However I found out that Tokina has also a fisheye lens which is compatible with FF cameras: Tokina 10-17mm fisheye!
If you could have a review on Tokina fisheye, the competition would be very interesting since it costs 1/3 or 2/5 of Canon 8-15mm.
Looking forward for your review!
Thank you in advance.
Kaan Aksoy The Tokina will probably fit onto a full-frame camera, but it is designed for APS-C, so you will probably see very significant vignetting. So, it doesn't do the same thing as the Canon 8-15, unfortunately. I haven't tested the Tokina 10-17 - I might do in the future, but it's a bit of a weird option, because when you zoom in to 17mm, it's basically just a standard wide-angle lens, with a lot of ugly distortion.
I thinking of buying the 'Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens' could you do a review of it?
how would you protect the front glass element from hits and scratches?
By being flipping careful!
tadashifilters.com/collections/goods/products/the-pro-fisheye-protector
I found this
Haha! That's funny! Well, you could get that - it might not be good for image quality, though!
I will order one and let you know
This would be nice with my 5D Mark III.
Another great review. I can't afford one! What would the Samyang(?) be like on a full frame?
I've often wondered about that too, I'm sure it'd be pretty good...maybe I'll try it out one day!
@@christopherfrost hello, i’m from 2021. Have you been try it?
Hi cris .. Thanks for the review.. Would you recommend canon 8-15mm fisheye or the samyang 12mm fisheye ? Thanks again
+Yousef Ebrahim Depends on what you're trying to do. The Canon lens is more fun and versatile but it costs and absolute fortune. Whereas the Samyang lens is good value, and actually catches a wider field of view than the Canon does at 15mm
Whats the widest non-fisheye lens for APS-C? I have the 10-18, and thats really wide, anything wider?
Sigma 8-16
I have a canon ef-s 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 lens on aps-c and getting more into 360 panoramas recently. Would this lens be a significant step up in terms of field of view ? I woudn't consider cheaper alternatives as I plan to step up to full frames eventually. Would appreciate an answer. Thanks !
It'd be a huge difference but you need to remember this is a fisheye lens so the images will look totally different
Would you recommend the Canon 8-15mm Fisheye lens or the Samyang 8mm for travels and creative shots?
There's quite a price difference between those two lenses - If you're happy to pay £1,000 then go for the Canon lens haha
Christopher Frost Photography Does the Samyang do as good of a job?
The Canon is a bit sharper, has a zoom range and autofocus. Take a look at my review of the Samyang lens
amazing video thanks mate
Can you please review the new Sigma 24-105mm F/4 os hsm art lens? is a really interesting lens
Hi Christopher, love your "Vid's", on various lenses. I always go to "You", as opposed to any one else, when I need unbiased, to the point, "Info". One thing though, one can not "Qualify", the word "Unique" it is, or it isn't. One can not say, "It's very", or "It's quite", unique. Keep up your good work.
Point taken - but seriously, looking at your comment, you should nail down your own command of the English language before complaining about some someone else's!
IMPOSSIBLE!!! No kidding Chris yesterday I was thinking that would be nice if you review this lens and today you post this!!! hahahahahaha
I’m happy with my 10mm f/2.8 fisheye mounted on my Canon 6D and only cost me $600
Which fisheye (or ultra wide) lens can you recommend for a full frame canon (except this 8-15 canon lens)?
If you don't want this, then another possible lens is the old Canon 15mm fisheye
How is the sigma 15mm compared to the canon 15mm?
Onur Odyakmaz I haven't tested them yet, but I plan to later this year.
Very good! thank you.
great review, how do you get all these lenses? haha
Hey Dad
Nice review.. Lens is nice But extremely expensive.. I have the cheap copy.. And does a decent job.. I rarely use it though..
What model is that??
@@steveny32samyang 14mm f2.8
I am looking for one in 2023
Smart .know what to buys ,what , and how to use .
Nice thanks
best review :)
has anyone here used one of these with a 1Ds2?
Thank you.
Cute bunny, is he/she still alive and well?😍
28-135mm lens review!
*****
From what I've heard, the 28-135 is reasonably good on a full frame camera and weak on APS-C. I'll try to review it in a few months' time, I curious about it
***** Christopher Frost Photography I don't know what to choose from the 18-135mm STM or the 28-135mm. Which one has better image quality and fast AF speed? They are both similar price. I have an APS-C Canon T4i.
***** Cool. I was thinking to get the 18-135mm STM because it was meant to be with my T4i. Haha.
The 1D? I think it is APS-H sensor. The 1Ds is FF sensor.
***** I heard the zoom is really wobbly when you shake it. Dust water can easily get in.
Lego Metrolink Train
If you're using an APS-C camera (which you are) then you'll definitely want the 18-135 STM over the 28-135. Watch my review of the 18-135 STM, it's a pretty good lens
I would love to have this lens if only it were about half the price! Currently $1249 in the US. Can't understand how Canon can justify the cost for this lens! If they sold it at $625, they would sell more for sure. I'm sure they have made more on this lens than what it cost them to make it by now. Time to lower your price on these lens Canon!
The numbers don't work at $625. Almost nobody has a use for a fisheye lens.
@@joevarga5982 sales says otherwise.
My command of the English language! And it wasn't a "Complaint", I just thought, that you would appreciate a little advice.
And why do you think I was upset? Did you want me to be upset?
Christopher Frost Photography Be, what ever you want to be!
...okay...!
Christopher Frost Photography Peace, be with you.
I want it
Chris**
Oh dear, did I upset you?
I'm sorry, what are you talking about?
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