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08/10/2006 01:50:39 PM · #26
Post a message in DPC's buy/sell forum and see if you get any bites. Short of that, I'd check the typical used photo equipment sites and see if you find any there. The classifieds on Astromart typically have lots of good camera and equipment sales, and then there's always KEH Camera.

Originally posted by nova:

So where do you buy the Peling? (and yeah I've googled and epinioned it). BH and Canogacamera don't carry them. Does anyone have one they want to sell?


08/10/2006 02:05:03 PM · #27
Originally posted by glad2badad:

There's a few available on eBay: Peleng.

Is this what you're talking about?


Or Kiev Camera They are an importer of Russian and Eastern European optics. They have an operation in Atlanta, so if you order from them, the lens will ship from Atlanta. This means you wait a few days for UPS.

Some vendors on ebay don't have the lens in stock and will have it shipped to you straight from the factory in Belarus. This means a wait of 2-3 weeks. While it's kinda neat to get a package all the way from Belarus, the contents are the same.

08/10/2006 02:25:13 PM · #28
I purchased my Peleng 8mm from rugift.com for about $200 USD, but I see they are now at $285, whereas Kiev Camera is still at $249, same as they were a couple years ago.
08/10/2006 02:29:52 PM · #29
I love my peleng, I've had a difficult time finding places to use it though. In the AZ sun it's hard to take a photo outside without your shadow in it, or the sun dominating the photo with major lens flair. You can't use filters or a lens hood with it either.

You manually set the aperture and focus on the lens, but that adds to the coolness factor, and a blind man could manually focus it.

It is a great long shutter night time lens!


edit to add, I got mine on ebay for $220

Message edited by author 2006-08-10 14:30:40.
08/10/2006 03:26:24 PM · #30
Originally posted by legalbeagle:

Originally posted by pawdrix:

I own a fisheye and I kinda think they are a waste of money but occasionally fun to break out.


Are you sure? But you are such a good fisheye subject!



I'm wondering if I can erase that picture from your portfolio from all the way over here?

...another reason I don't like the fisheye.

I actually do like them but I rarely think they are used well. Once in a while when someone hits it on the money...the image can be amazing.

Message edited by author 2006-08-10 15:30:32.
08/10/2006 03:30:26 PM · #31
They do upset your mother however when you tell her that she looks better in the fisheye shots!!!!!

08/10/2006 03:59:34 PM · #32
Peleng 8mm bought
08/10/2006 04:17:32 PM · #33
Where'd'ja find it?

Originally posted by rex:

Peleng 8mm bought
08/10/2006 04:18:55 PM · #34
ebay....it was $247 after shipping but I figured what the hell I could always sell it if I didn't like it.
08/10/2006 05:31:31 PM · #35
Originally posted by rex:

....it was $247 after shipping but I figured what the hell ....

Yeah I've already acted on that thought twice this month, ha. Hope you love the fisheye but drop me a pm if you don't :P
08/14/2006 11:16:25 PM · #36
Just a note that the previously mentioned Pentax 10-17mm fisheye zoom is probably going to be released in a couple of months by Tokina for the other mounts.

It is made for Pentax by Tokina.
08/15/2006 12:12:52 AM · #37
Originally posted by eschelar:

Just a note that the previously mentioned Pentax 10-17mm fisheye zoom is probably going to be released in a couple of months by Tokina for the other mounts.

It is made for Pentax by Tokina.


Interesting. Notice that it is a fisheye zoom :P
08/15/2006 12:19:54 AM · #38
Yeah. One of the only ones available on the market...

Should be another interesting possibility to working with the vignetting/corner cutting.
08/17/2006 03:35:08 PM · #39
Not real happy right now.

I bought the lens on ebay August 10th. Still haven't received so I e-mailed the seller about an expected arrival date. He informed me it would ship Mon or Tues NEXT WEEK. What the hell is he hanging on to it for?

I will see what happens.

Message edited by author 2006-08-17 15:35:16.
08/17/2006 03:46:58 PM · #40
Originally posted by rex:

Not real happy right now.

I bought the lens on ebay August 10th. Still haven't received so I e-mailed the seller about an expected arrival date. He informed me it would ship Mon or Tues NEXT WEEK. What the hell is he hanging on to it for?

I will see what happens.


I've seen some ebay people try and flip stuff. He may very well be waiting to receive it himself. lame :(
08/17/2006 03:51:10 PM · #41
Originally posted by Megatherian:

I've seen some ebay people try and flip stuff. He may very well be waiting to receive it himself. lame :(


It's very possible that this is the reason. He didn't hold it for funds to clear did he?
If there's no clear reason for the delay, give him neutral feedback with a note as to why (late shipment, poor communication).
08/17/2006 03:58:56 PM · #42
Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Megatherian:

I've seen some ebay people try and flip stuff. He may very well be waiting to receive it himself. lame :(


It's very possible that this is the reason. He didn't hold it for funds to clear did he?
If there's no clear reason for the delay, give him neutral feedback with a note as to why (late shipment, poor communication).


No, funds were instantly sent to him through paypal with my checking account. He has replied about customs and offered to refund my money. But he was the cheapest and if I get a refund I will have to buy another and wait on shipping again. I just e-mailed him back and said it was ok that I will wait until then.
08/17/2006 04:48:19 PM · #43
Rex, Who did you buy from? I am looking to get one as well... and I want to steer clear of who you dealt with.

Thanks,
Lorrie
08/17/2006 04:57:10 PM · #44
Ebay Item

Here is the one I bought. I usually steer clear of anyone with any negative feedback but he was like $50 cheaper than everyone else at the time.
08/17/2006 05:13:51 PM · #45
I just called their store, and he said that they will be in his hands on Tuesday of next week.

I'm thinking of putting an order in to get one. I just got the Sigma 15mm 2.8 Fisheye today. And while I really like it.... I love the more curved angle of the Peleng. Ugh

I'm thinking of sending it back.... although, 2 fisheyes wouldn't be bad! ;)

Here is a pic I took at a wedding I did in June. I used my friend's 15mm Fisheye. I would love to see this with the 8mm!


08/17/2006 05:20:49 PM · #46
Originally posted by rex:

Not real happy right now.

I bought the lens on ebay August 10th. Still haven't received so I e-mailed the seller about an expected arrival date. He informed me it would ship Mon or Tues NEXT WEEK. What the hell is he hanging on to it for?

I will see what happens.


That's the place I bought mine from and I got it within days.

They may be waiting on a shipment from the factory. I got the impression that the folks running kiev camera were very responsive, but also not native english speakers.
08/17/2006 05:21:59 PM · #47
Well if he will have them by then then that is fine that is what he told me in an e-mail. He was quick to reply when I asked I just wished he would have put it in the auction then I would have known.
08/17/2006 05:22:53 PM · #48
Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by rex:

Not real happy right now.

I bought the lens on ebay August 10th. Still haven't received so I e-mailed the seller about an expected arrival date. He informed me it would ship Mon or Tues NEXT WEEK. What the hell is he hanging on to it for?

I will see what happens.


That's the place I bought mine from and I got it within days.

They may be waiting on a shipment from the factory. I got the impression that the folks running kiev camera were very responsive, but also not native english speakers.


As I said he was quick to respond which made me happy. I will wait I just wish I was told that up front.

Message edited by author 2006-08-17 17:23:01.
08/29/2006 05:08:36 PM · #49
Just spoke with the guy on the phone. He informed me the lens would ship tomorrow?

Man talk about a long time.
09/16/2006 04:56:22 AM · #50
Originally posted by rex:

Just spoke with the guy on the phone. He informed me the lens would ship tomorrow?

Man talk about a long time.


How exciting, did you get it yet?

I am looking for wide/fish lenses as well, looking forward to hear what you think of it when you get it.

Good luck!
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