rhincodon
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Yeah too bad we missed each other, I could of used a dive buddy! I was there Fri and Sat. Did you see anything good?
Sigma 19mm M4/3 lens UW
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Yeah too bad we missed each other, I could of used a dive buddy! I was there Fri and Sat. Did you see anything good?
ConchyJoe
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Or did I? I met a few people from Michigan. Hard to miss my bald noggin..
We found a lot of Jawfish with eggs, which is always cool. A pipefish, a really large light colored Mantis. I somehow forgot my mask with the 2.0 diopters, so I had a hard time seeing really small things. Then we dove LBTS Sunday evening, and came across a
We found a lot of Jawfish with eggs, which is always cool. A pipefish, a really large light colored Mantis. I somehow forgot my mask with the 2.0 diopters, so I had a hard time seeing really small things. Then we dove LBTS Sunday evening, and came across a
What species is this? Is it a native marine animal for this area?
PHIL RUDIN
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For those of you looking for a good value the Sigma 19 & 30mm lenses are now selling two for the cost of one $199.00. Both good top side lenses for the price.
Phil Rudin
Phil Rudin
DuskySound
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Anyone know how the 19mm and 30mm would go with an EPL2 and standard Oly EP03housing? From what I have read they are both faster (light not focus) and sharper than the kit 14-42 lens ... although there may be issues with build quality. At US $199 for both it is worth getting them shipped down under to NZ if they will work in the standard flat port housing.
rhincodon
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The 19mm is very short, it already sits back in the small 45mm port. I would be skeptical that it would work in the standard flat port. That is an incredible value though. I paid that much for the 19mm alone and thought I was getting a good deal.
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Hmmm. There were so many people there Sat. I dont think I was one of the Michiganders you met. The bridge does not dissapoint. Great shots! Really like the mantis shrimp. Not so sure about the last pic
PHIL RUDIN
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I think rhincodon, (I wish people would attach a name) is correct, I think the 19 would vignette in the stock Olympus housing. I also think the 30mm will sit very far back in the same port but will work without vignetting, however it will reduce the distance between subject and port glass. I think the Zen port for the 45 macro will be the best choice for the 30mm although I have not yet seen the lens. I may have the 30mm soon and I will report on how well it fits in my Nauticam Panasonic 45 macro port.
Phil Rudin
Phil Rudin
Lizard Leg
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What store?
DuskySound
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Thnaks. i wondered if they might sit too far back in the standard housing. At that price though they will be useful above water. I found them on B & H. They are currently out of stock but taking back orders.
rhincodon
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Sorry Phil...its Jon Churchill. I've read just about every article you have written on micro four thirds housing, lens, etc. I found it extremely helpful and appreciate your contributions!
One thing I forgot to mention about the Sigma 19mm is the camera start up time is very slow with this lens. I read some review state it is three to four seconds. I just occasionally half depressed shutter as I was swimming around. May not be an issue for those that use the EVF. Also it does focus fairly fast.
Jon
