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RE: [OM] 8mm 2.8 fisheye up on Ebay

Subject: RE: [OM] 8mm 2.8 fisheye up on Ebay
From: andrew fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:47:44 +1000
>Andrew wrote:
>
>>
>> A shift I could use and use but I can't really think of a use for a full
>> circle fisheye once the novelty has worn off. Seriously expensive toy,
>> but....what is the point?
>
>I believe they are very popular with people doing VR (only about 3 shots
>needed to cover a sphere with plenty of overlap), but I think a full frame
>(e.g. 16mm) fisheye is probably more useful.
>
>...Wayne

Ah, but then, you've got two of them!
It's fun to compare the 16mm with my 15mm Heliar (rectilinear). The effect
is quite different! Each has its challenges.
Onward and outwards
AndrewF



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