Sigma 8-16 with Ikelite dome

Could someone using an Ikelite housing/dome share their thoughts on the use of a Sigma 8-16 zoom lens underwater. I don't own this lens yet. I don't think the shade is detachable - would that not present a problem for its use behind a port? Do you have anything good or bad to say about this choice of equipment (before I buy)?

John McCracken

The integral shade is very small - smaller than the one on my older Zuiko 7-14mm that I shot with behind the Ike large dome.

There's a few other discussions here that might help, although they don't use the Ike dome but rather a custom 5" diameter minidome from another member here:

http://wetpixel.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40726&hl=

Thank You rtrski,

I enjoyed the discussion from your link.

John