Sigma DG 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye

Sigma DG 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye is a camera glass that provides a unique perspective due to its fisheye effect. It has a good build quality and is manufactured with high-quality lens elements and coatings that ensure good resolution and image quality. The lens has autofocus capabilities, but it can also be used manually. It has a wide aperture that allows for good bokeh and is suitable for low light photography. The lens has a fast manufacturing time and is available at a reasonable price compared to other alternatives.

Positives:
– The lens offers crisp and bright images that are great for capturing parties and cars.
– It has an excellent build quality and feels sturdy in your hands.
– The autofocus works quickly and accurately, making it easy to capture shots on the go.
– The lens has a wide aperture of f/2.8, which makes it great for shooting in low light conditions.
– The lens comes at a relatively affordable price point compared to other fisheye lenses in the market.

Negatives:
– The lens lacks a little bit of the fisheye effect that photographers usually look for in a fisheye lens.
– Chromatic aberration can be present in some images, which can be noticeable when shooting at wider apertures.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Sigma DG 15mm f/2.8 EX fisheye lens is a great lens for photographers who are looking to try out fisheye photography without breaking the bank. While it may lack in some areas such as the fisheye effect, its image quality and autofocus make it a great tool for party and car photographers. If you’re an enthusiast photographer who likes to experiment with different lenses, this lens is definitely worth considering.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

73 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 370 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 86 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one.