15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
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Wide Lens
15mm f/2.8 EX DG DIAGONAL FISHEYE

Diagonal fisheye auto-focus lens.

This diagonal fisheye lens has an angle of view of 180 in the diagonal direction as well as minimum shooting distance of 15cm.

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Minimum Shooting Distance of 15cm
The minimum shooting distance of this lens is only 15cm(5.9 inch) and it has maximum magnification of 1:3.8. Minimum shooting distance of 15cm (5.9in.) and large depth of field allow close up photography that covers the objects surrounding the photographic subject like an insect or flower.

Gelatin Filter Holder
This lens is supplied with a gelatin filter holder at the rear, allowing the use of gelatin filters.

It can be used with Digital SLR cameras
Digital SLR, that has smaller image sensor size than 35mm film cameras. Therefore, angle of view of 180 cannot be obtained with Digital SLR cameras. However, it uses only the centre part of the frame, therefore, peripheral distortion will be very small. You can shoot as normal ultra wide angle lens.

Lens Construction
7 Elements in 6 Groups
Angle of View
180 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades
7 Blades
Minimum Aperture
F22
Minimum Focusing Distance
15cm
Maximum Magnification
1:3.8
Filter Size
Rear (Gelatin Filter)
Dimensions
Diameter 73.5mm X Length 65mm
Weight
370g
SRP
£449.99

15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
SIGMA
CANON
NIKON (D)
SONY
PENTAX


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Amateur Photographer - 25th March 2006
'The Suffix ‘DG’ indicates that steps have now been taken to optimise it for digital camera use. This is likely to concern the adjustment of anti-reflection coating to minimise the image degrading flare caused by reflections back into the lens from the polished surface of the photosensor.' 'Optically the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 tested here had a nose ahead of the Canon featured here.'

   
Outdoor Photography - December 2006
‘With an impressively close minimum focusing distance of 15cm, this lens allows you to fill the frame with certain subjects at its maximum reproduction ratio of 1:3.8. Coupled with the dramatic angle of view and the wide maximum aperture this allows you a great deal of control over creative close-ups.’
‘As with all of Sigma’s EX series of lenses this one has a solid feel. The focusing ring is smooth and there is no unnecessary play.' ‘It is also a real ‘go anywhere’ lens. Its compact dimensions and tough build mean that you will be confident it will stand up to the rigours of shooting in the wilderness, while the inherent depth of field, wide maximum aperture and short focal length make it a good option if you know that you are going to have to shoot handheld.’
   
Professional Photographer - January 2007
‘Overall resolution is excellent. The level of colour saturation and contrast are excellent, whilst chromatic aberration is minimal.’ ‘Straight lines that run directly through the centre of the frame are rendered straight, whilst straight line near the edge display considerable barrel distortion, as is to be expected with a non-rectilinear design.’
 
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