Thursday, 7 October 2010

Sigma 17-70 with 6" dome

One issue with this lens is that you need to use the 8" dome port for full zoom range.

I much prefer the smaller 6" domes which allow you to get closer to the subject and to the sand. They are also much more manageable on crowded dive boats.

So I tried it with the 6" dome (for the Nikon 18-55mm) and it works very well BUT you can't zoom longer than 50mm where the lens hits the inside of the dome.

2 comments:

  1. UnknownThursday, May 19, 2011

    Have you used the 18-55 with the 6" dome? if so, howze it work?

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  2. Andrew RC NewtonThursday, May 19, 2011

    Yes it works well, not quite as sharp in the corners as the Sigma 17-70 but still worth using.

    You need to use a +2 or +4 dioptre to get close.

    Here are some shots http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandasimages/sets/72157604279270542/

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