Olympus Wide Angle ?

I have been using an E-400 under water for about a year now.

The 14-42 lens was a good starter and during my last vacation in Egypt I used the 50mm with INON wet lenses for more Macro when needed.

So far I`ve been having a blast with the setup.

But I am interested in getting a wide angle setup for 2008.

1. The 7-14 is said to be a great lense, but it is (obviously) pretty expensive and Helge Suess said that he believes the 8mm fish eye is better suited UW

2. The 8mm fisheye would be the cheaper solution, but I am not too fond of fish eye pics on the surface which would probably limit what I`d do with the lens.

3. Phil Rudin hinted that a cheaper wide angle lens is due to be released in 2008. Does anyone know more ?

As the whole wide angle setup will be quite an investment (2nd strobe, dome port, lens) I`d be happy about any help here.

PMA is coming is coming in the next two or three weeks in Las Vegas. I would guess that Olympus will announce any new lenses at that time.

I you go for the 8 mm fisheye you may want to look at the Inon port for that lens. It is priced right and I have just finished testing one and like it very much. For a small dome I thought the images quality was quite good.

Phil Rudin

PMA is coming is coming in the next two or three weeks in Las Vegas. I would guess that Olympus will announce any new lenses at that time.

 

I you go for the 8 mm fisheye you may want to look at the Inon port for that lens. It is priced right and I have just finished testing one and like it very much. For a small dome I thought the images quality was quite good.

 

Phil Rudin

Thanks Phil,

in the E3 thread you mentioned that the fisheye requires more skill than the 7-14 wa.

Which of the two lenses do you prefer ?

Cheers,

Marco

I use the 7 /14 zoom more than the fisheye but I like them both. If cost were not an issue I would pick the 7/14 because I have more shooting options.

Phil