 Kimberly J. Whipps |
Fish Eye Macro Wide: Definitely a 'Fun Lens' I would love to invest in both a macro lens and a fish-eye lens. Not that I really need either, they would just be fun to have for effects. I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard of or used a "Fish Eye Macro WIDE Lens". It is not a lens in itself ... it attaches to an existing lens and gives the effects of macro and fish-eye. (I think you flip it for one or the other.) Anyway, I'm a newbie and don't really know too much about lenses and equipment, yet and I'm wondering if any "old-timers" in photography could give any advice. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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Michael H. Cothran |
At least you have the insight to acknowledge that this would be a "fun" lens, and I firmly believe we all need a couple of fun lenses in our camera bag. FYI - As an "old timer," I can say via experience that you'll find the more exotic a lens is, the less you will actually use it. My opinion would be that you will grow tired of this lens after just a few uses - but, on the other hand, I would also recommend buying it, as long as it is within your budget constraints. Photography to most of us is a passion, and to many of us, a profession. If this strange lens appeals to you, then I say buy it, and get all the thrill mileage out of it that you can. I bought my first "fun lenses" back in 1982. After receiving a nice IRS refund, I called B&H Photo and ordered a Sigma 18mm lens and 600mm mirror lens, giving me two focal length extremes. The 18mm was a decent lens, but the 600mm was really crummy. But, boy, did I ever have fun with them. It also made me realize that I love telephoto shooting more than wide angle, which I still feel today. Have fun. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Kimberly J. Whipps |
Thank you Michael. That's kind of how I feel, and it's only like $60 on ebay. But the low price actually adds to my skepticism ... can it really work at only $60? Just wondering if anyone else has encountered such a "toy". Thanks again.
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