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Anyone have any experience with this lens?

http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-FE8M-C-F3-5-Fisheye-Canon/dp/B002LTXQUE

Thinking about picking it up. I've wanted a decent fisheye lens for my Rebel T3 for a while and this seems to be the only budget priced one that looks like it's worth buying. It has a lot of good reviews. I know it's a manual lens but I think I'd be ok with that.

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Looking for any kind of advice input on my pictures as i'm a total newb when it comes to this. Camera is a Canon T3 with the kit 35-55mm lens. I shot these in Tv mode, First one was without a flash, then brightened it up in photoshop/lightroom and the second was with a flash, and just kinda adjusted colors to where I think it looks better. I have the originals if anyone wants to use them for instruction.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/72286622@N08/8387563924/sizes/z/in/photostream/

This one is called "Sadie where's the mail at??

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/72286622@N08/8387563764/sizes/z/in/photostream/

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Looks good, to me. Only thing I would have done differently is I would have cropped the image in portrait.

Also, look on YouTube for the rule of thirds.

Other than that, I like it.

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Badass pic man! What were the settings on your camera to get that effect? Or was it post production?

The only post processing I did was a little cropping.

I used a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and, but the effect is called bokeh.

You can learn more about it here: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h0ndz86v/bokeh-for-beginners.html

Basically, it is achieved by opening the lens (lowest aperture, aka f-stop) as far as possible and letting the camera focus (whether manually or automatically) on the subject. Only certain areas will remain in focus, while blurring out the rest on its own.

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Here are some recent shots I took of the Bullitt while its tucked away... I think I'm getting better:

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Bullitt by 1OF723, on Flickr

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Anyone have any experience with this lens?

http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-FE8M-C-F3-5-Fisheye-Canon/dp/B002LTXQUE

Thinking about picking it up. I've wanted a decent fisheye lens for my Rebel T3 for a while and this seems to be the only budget priced one that looks like it's worth buying. It has a lot of good reviews. I know it's a manual lens but I think I'd be ok with that.

My experience with the fish eye lenses is lack luster but it's fun to have

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The edges always distort .... Btw this was with a Nikon so it's not that specific model ..... The really expensive ones clean up the fuzzier around the edges

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My experience with the fish eye lenses is lack luster but it's fun to have

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The edges always distort .... Btw this was with a Nikon so it's not that specific model ..... The really expensive ones clean up the fuzzier around the edges

Fisheyes are awesome, but only seem impressive on Full Frame..

^matt, critique the fuck outta my autoshow pics please!

I thought they looked really great.. It helps that you basically have optimal lighting already.

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Well guys, that don't know, photography has become a hobby of mine since I only work about 7 months a year, and I get really bored lol.. I started out with just a Rebel XS, and later moved on to a 7D.. Nothing I own is super high end, but decent gear. I quickly became a fan of HDR's, but realistic looking ones, so the majority of my shots posted are HDR. I still don't shoot as much as I'd like to, but am building on a pretty nice collection.. Living in a ridiculously beautiful place also helps.. :)

Guess I'll start with my car.. since this is a mustang website afterall...

I was actually out shooting a sunset for this pic.. Then I turned around, looked at my car, and thought I have to shoot one lol.. Hence the bugs..

But, I always enjoyed the perspective.. I used my 7D and a Sigma 10-20mm for this..

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cobra sunset by MattWhidden, on Flickr

I think I've done 3 shoots on the roof of this garage so far until I was finally happy with a few shots.. This one is kinda HDR-ish, but I really liked it as well..

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Wide Shot by MattWhidden, on Flickr

This is WHY I love HDR.. Shooting into the sun FTW!!!!

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Two rear quarter by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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ONE by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Some earlier shots from the parking garage.. wasn't quite happy with these yet.. hence further shoots..

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sunset cobra by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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B right by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Paint is still pretty shiny for being 17 years old..

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Sparkley by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Fav cobra pic by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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colored rear shot vignetted by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Here is my best friend's dad's 66 Ford.. Wasn't very good light that day, but I did catch some good ones at the end..

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front side by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Trucks too long by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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grill by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Garage by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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v8 by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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interior by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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first one by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Dat Ass by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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5 shot by MattWhidden, on Flickr

This was the money shot.. I had it printed on a 24x36" Canvas for his dad and he cried when he got it. Made me feel pretty good.

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sneak peak tweaked a little more by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Now a few shots of my DD...

Stock, with angel eyes..

This was done with 9 shots, which is far more than the 3 I normally use, but my camera does NOT want to expose the Angel Eyes properly.. They always come out blurry..

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9 shot hdr by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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front side by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Not an HDR..

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rear end by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Back to the Roof.. Almost got stuck this time lol... Not lowered yet, but with the 20's.

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Snowy Sentas by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Front wide by MattWhidden, on Flickr

The pearl is EXTREMELY hard to capture correctly...

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Front wide II by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Really tough light that night...

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Pearly by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Angle by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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closer pearl by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Fender Flush by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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frontish by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Only lowered shot that I have..

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Settled Front's only by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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straight on by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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Gawd I love your pictures. I am a contact of yours on flickr.

Thank you...

On to Landscapes... All of these were taken within 45 minutes-ish of my house...

This is the Gallatin River.. About 5 minutes from my house actually..

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Gallatin by MattWhidden, on Flickr

I just made a 30x40 Canvas of this for my dining room.. Turned out OK.. not my favorite unfortunately

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easy canvas sprinklers final by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Always liked this one.. Was taken with my 10-20mm and my old Rebel XS..

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bales by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Was just messing around.. my friend brews this beer.

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great falls select by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Old pic as well.. Montana mailboxes always have character!!

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boxes by MattWhidden, on Flickr

Now this is one of my favorite pictures ever!! this is real.. First of all, it says "Watch Children" and not "Watch FOR Children"... ANd then someone spray painted pedobear on there....... It's on a rural gravel road right by a trailhead/campground on the edge of town...

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watch children by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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montana elevator 2 by MattWhidden, on Flickr

My Favorite 3 mile hike.. Very steep 3 miles lol.. Hiked it in a blizzard in April. Got to the top, and was rewarded with about a half hour of sunshine.. Lava Lake- Gallatin National Forest

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Lava HDR2 by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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lava hdr 3 by MattWhidden, on Flickr

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