Lens Warning
This is a warning to anyone considering the purchase of a new lens. Not a warning regarding the purchase of any lens in general, but a very specific lens in particular.
It’s call a Peleng F3.5 8mm Fisheye. Generally speaking, this lens is looked upon favorably, especially when taking into account it’s price. But, as I said, this warning is not about the lens. It’s a waring about what is likely to happen if you purchase one.
If you’re the type of photographer that often shoots with other photographers, purchase of this lens could very likely get you into trouble, or at the very least, into a lot of pictures.
Problematic behavior developed after purchase of the Peleng F3.5 8mm Fisheye exhibits itself as follows:
- “Peleng Photographer” sees something to photograph. In our example image, it is a tractor.
- Peleng Photogrpaher approaches tractor, stopping at a common distance in relation to the other photographers that may be shooting the tractor.
- Peleng Photographer looks at tractor in viewfinder.
- Peleng Photographer approaches tractor further, while looking through the viewfinder.
- Peleng Photographer continues to approach tractor.
- Read item 5, three more times.
If the Peleng Photographer is fortunate enough to have the support of family and friends, there often is hope. It is a unfortunate affliction of sorts to be the owner of this particular piece of equipment, and those around the Peleng Photographer must offer sympathy. There is no treatment for this affliction, and under no circumstances should anyone attempt to intervene with the Peleng Photographer’s use of this equipment.
The accompanying image is an actual image of an actual photographer using an actual Peleng F3.5 8mm Fisheye.
The face of the photographer is concealed to protect his identity.
