I used this lens on a recent trip to Asheville, NC. Rather than rent it, I decided to buy and see if I really like it. I ended up selling it after I returned. The whole thing actually cost me a few dollars less than renting it!


The lens was fun, well-built and produced sharp images. But it's tough to use, at least for any length of time, because the super wide angle really limits your options. 8mm is really, really wide and produces some significant distortion at the edges of the frame. IMHO, Steve nails its best use: get up close to something interesting, but be able to include a significant amount of background.


Here's a shot at 8mm. Because the mountains are the background, it's not immediately obvious that the rocks in the foreground were literally right in front of me!


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