Peleng lens - DPChallenge Forums

10/01/2006 04:32:57 PM · #1

I've always wanted a fisheye lens, and right now I have the money for it.

I found this site and lens: Eastwave.ca.
Is this lens allright for my 30D?
Do you guys have experiences with this site?
Is there another good site or maybe one cheaper site (I'm Dutch, lol)
Is the lens ready to shoot, or do I need some kind of thing on it?

Tips appreciated!

10/01/2006 04:57:12 PM · #2

badabump

LoudDog

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/01/2006 05:00:57 PM · #3

Should work great with your 30D. You'll need an adapter to EOS, but they should sell that with it.

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG for Pentax

10/01/2006 05:02:43 PM · #4

MS Peleng AC has a dedicated Canon EOS mount allowing to use the lens with Canon EOS cameras.

the mount isn't enough?

Leok

Pentax K10D

10/01/2006 05:11:02 PM · #5

There are a few sellers of this lens on Ebay - about the same price. If you buy on Ebay check the sellers feedback... there was one that didn't have such a good reputation and as the price was the same elsewhere why would you bother with them?

You should be able to buy the lens with an adaptor that mean it will attach straight to your Canon. I have a Peleng for my Pentax. It is fully manual and a little strange to use initially.... but lots of fun.

Big tip - set the focus on about 1m and everything from about half a meter to the horizon will be in focus even with the lens wide open - fisheyes have fantastic depth of field...

edit tpying

Message edited by author 2006-10-03 07:25:01.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

10/01/2006 05:11:50 PM · #6

You can find it cheaper, for sure. I think I bought mine for like 190.

10/01/2006 05:13:33 PM · #7

Originally posted by Leok:

there was one that didn't have such a good reputation and as the price was the same elsewhere why would you bother with them?

you mean the eastwave site? I don't know.. not into the ebay-stuff at all

@ hsteg: where did you find yours? I'm not good at Googling..

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG for Pentax

10/01/2006 05:49:05 PM · #8

if you go the ebay route then stay away from

kievcamera.

Took over 30 days to get mine in the mail. He is in Atlanta and I am 1 hour north of Atlanta.

Leok

Pentax K10D

10/01/2006 05:49:38 PM · #9

Originally posted by biteme:

Originally posted by Leok:
there was one that didn't have such a good reputation and as the price was the same elsewhere why would you bother with them?

you mean the eastwave site? I don't know.. not into the ebay-stuff at all

@ hsteg: where did you find yours? I'm not good at Googling..

Sorry I don't remember who it was, Eastwave look OK. When on Ebay there is a seller's reputation section - just click on the sellers name and you are there.
Anyone with less than 99% positive - beware...
Less than 98% positive - forget it!

MAke sure you double check postage costs to your address - in some cases this is a much bigger difference than the difference in selling price. Ebay's insurance does not cover you for postage either.

Message edited by author 2006-10-03 07:25:22.

10/01/2006 05:50:48 PM · #10

Don't go the ebay way. Pay the extra to get igt from a reputable company or a fellow DPC'er that may be selling.

10/01/2006 05:52:18 PM · #11

@ Rex: I'm not sure about ebay. the best would be if I could buy it in a shop ;)

@ Leok: what do you mean with postage costs? shipping?

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG for Pentax

10/01/2006 05:53:46 PM · #12

Originally posted by rex:

Don't go the ebay way. Pay the extra to get igt from a reputable company or a fellow DPC'er that may be selling.

yep, that's what I mean. Don't wanna get fooled for 250 euros.

robshookphoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

10/01/2006 06:10:25 PM · #13

i buy tons of stuff on ebay. just make sure you go paypal, you'll be fine. if you have problems, you can just contact them to get your money back. I bought my 20d, my c700, my laptop, and my 200mm 2.8L. ebay is fine. go save some money.

Leok

Pentax K10D

10/01/2006 06:25:16 PM · #14

Originally posted by biteme:

@ Rex: I'm not sure about ebay. the best would be if I could buy it in a shop ;)

@ Leok: what do you mean with postage costs? shipping?

Yes - shipping costs

As rex said kievcamera aren't worth the trouble...

AFAIK you won't find the Peleng in a shop - but buying from someone repuatble on Ebay is not a problem. If I am a little dubious I use my credit card via Paypal - both the credit card and Payapl will chase the vendor or refund your money if there is a problem.

Message edited by author 2006-10-03 07:25:35.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

10/01/2006 06:28:31 PM · #15

ebay is not the problem just stay away from kiev. There are plenty more reputable people on ebay selling this lens. And if you have a little patience you can get one of of here or fredmiranda.com

Message edited by author 2006-10-01 18:31:00.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

10/02/2006 09:10:04 PM · #16

I bought it at Fred Miranda boards used.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

10/02/2006 09:55:38 PM · #17

I bought mine on ebay from kiev camera and had no problem

10/07/2006 09:52:23 AM · #18

Ok, thanks for your help guys! I ordered mine via eastwave.com.

But I do have one question. I heard that sometimes the shutter will collapse against a wide-angle lens. I don't know if this is the deal with this Peleng, combining with my type of camera.

Any ideas?

Message edited by author 2006-10-07 09:52:52.

10/07/2006 09:53:40 AM · #19

Originally posted by biteme:

I don't have that problem

10/07/2006 09:54:18 AM · #20

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by biteme:
Ok, thanks for your help guys! I ordered mine via eastwave.com.

But I do have one question. I heard that sometimes the shutter will collapse against a wide-angle lens. I don't know if this is the deal with this Peleng, combining with my type of camera.

Any ideas?

I don't have that problem

great, thanks for your quick response Rex!

xantangummi

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

10/07/2006 11:32:02 AM · #21

Originally posted by biteme:

I can't see that happening, what could happen (but is really unlikely) is that the mirror migth "touch" the back on the lens when focusing to infinity. But this is more of an problem when using m42 lenses on canons's film bodies.

10/07/2006 11:52:20 AM · #22

ok, I wasn't sure about that. Better to ask than to screw up my cam right? ;)

Oh by the way xantan, did you receive my PM?

xantangummi

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

10/07/2006 12:00:34 PM · #23

Originally posted by biteme:

ok, I wasn't sure about that. Better to ask than to screw up my cam right? ;)

Oh by the way xantan, did you receive my PM?

dunno, let me check.

xantangummi

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

10/07/2006 12:02:03 PM · #24

nope, no pm.

edit: just noticed that I still had my old email adress entered here, I checked it and found alot of pm's from alot of different ppl.

Message edited by author 2006-10-07 12:04:36.