This lens is not cheap, but the reward of having a zoom option and AF is pretty good. I have been using a 6.5mm manual focus off brand. This lens is a little bigger in size, but not as heavy as you would think. Plastic body, but doesn't feel cheap. If you want the circular affect at 8mm you need to remove the hood. Note there is a button on this hood, don't force it to turn! This is the first lens I've had with such a button, and I struggled with it until I noticed the button. Just remember once that hood is off there is nothing stopping anything hitting the glass. So be mindful when shooting. The lens is sharp. I always struggled with the manual lens I have been using, but now I can nail my focus much easier. I wish it wasn't a variable aperture, but it is what it is. I would love to see a wider and consistent f/ one day, but I'm sure that would make the lens that much more expensive.
Is it worth the price? Well, I say if you have the money and accept that this probably wont stay on your camera all the time as a go to lens (unless you are specializing in fisheye) then yes, it is worth it. Several reviews online have suggested this lens for a few fun shots at wedding receptions, or event, but not as main lens for the shoot or event. If you're on a budget, think fisheye as a toy, and not a tool to get a few creative shots every now and then, no. Go with a cheaper manual focus and use it as a toy. This won't be your money maker lens for the professionals, but it could allow you to be able to offer something a little different to your clients as something fun without the patience and effort you would need with a cheaper manual lens.
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| lens type | Fisheye | Fisheye | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Wide Angle |
| compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon F | Nikon F | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (FX) | F mount |
| lens design | Fixed Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
| focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | — | 8 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 85 millimeters | — |
| max focal length | — | 8 millimeters | 500 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 85 millimeters | — |
| fixed focal length | 15 millimeters | 8 millimeters | 500 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 20 millimeters |
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Zoom In on Mind-Bending New Possibilities
Meet the first NIKKOR fisheye lens with zoom capability—and the first NIKKOR zoom to capture epic 180° circular images. The AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens brings a new level of versatility and sharpness to extreme wide-angle lenses, freeing you to choose the right fisheye perspective for the shot; to create frame-filling images from as close as 0.5 feet from your subject or to follow your passion into challenging, heavily backlit, even wet and dirty situations. For those seeking a new source of inspiration and expression, this lens delivers.
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One Lens. Two Great Effects.NIKKOR's First Fisheye Zoom Lens. If you’re the kind of photographer or videographer who likes to think outside the box, the AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens opens a new world of possibilities. Not only can you shoot traditional full-frame fisheye images, you can also zoom out to create fascinating 180° circular images. And you can get extremely close to your subject—as close as 0.5 feet with a 0.34x reproduction ratio—for close-up fisheye shots. Create images unlike any you've seen. |
Edge to edge sharpnessOptimized for Nikon's Latest DSLRs. The AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens builds on NIKKOR's legacy of superb wide-angle optics and produces flawless detail across the entire frame at any aperture. Three ED glass elements and two Aspherical (AS) lens elements combat chromatic aberration and color fringing for stunning sharpness and contrast. Nano Crystal Coat (N) cuts through ghosting and flare, key because your 180° shots often will include bright light sources like the sun. Expect consistent, brilliant photos and videos. |
Ready for your creativityDurable Design and Agile Performance. The AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens is a workhorse. The front and rear elements have Nikon’s protective Fluorine coat, which lets grime and liquid roll right off the lens. The lens barrel is dust and moisture resistant for shooting in challenging conditions. You can even remove the lens hood and lens cap together to shoot 180° circular images, or leave the hood on to shoot a frame-filling traditional fisheye image. Simple, robust and intuitive design means you get the shot without the worry. |
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Hefty price, but it's worth it for my needs.
This lens is not cheap, but the reward of having a zoom option and AF is pretty good. I have been using a 6.5mm manual focus off brand. This lens is a little bigger in size, but not as heavy as you would think. Plastic body, but doesn't feel cheap. If you want the circular affect at 8mm you need to remove the hood. Note there is a button on this hood, don't force it to turn! This is the first lens I've had with such a button, and I struggled with it until I noticed the button. Just remember once that hood is off there is nothing stopping anything hitting the glass. So be mindful when shooting. The lens is sharp. I always struggled with the manual lens I have been using, but now I can nail my focus much easier. I wish it wasn't a variable aperture, but it is what it is. I would love to see a wider and consistent f/ one day, but I'm sure that would make the lens that much more expensive.Is it worth the price? Well, I say if you have the money and accept that this probably wont stay on your camera all the time as a go to lens (unless you are specializing in fisheye) then yes, it is worth it. Several reviews online have suggested this lens for a few fun shots at wedding receptions, or event, but not as main lens for the shoot or event. If you're on a budget, think fisheye as a toy, and not a tool to get a few creative shots every now and then, no. Go with a cheaper manual focus and use it as a toy. This won't be your money maker lens for the professionals, but it could allow you to be able to offer something a little different to your clients as something fun without the patience and effort you would need with a cheaper manual lens.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
Is it worth the price? Well, I say if you have the money and accept that this probably wont stay on your camera all the time as a go to lens (unless you are specializing in fisheye) then yes, it is worth it. Several reviews online have suggested this lens for a few fun shots at wedding receptions, or event, but not as main lens for the shoot or event. If you're on a budget, think fisheye as a toy, and not a tool to get a few creative shots every now and then, no. Go with a cheaper manual focus and use it as a toy. This won't be your money maker lens for the professionals, but it could allow you to be able to offer something a little different to your clients as something fun without the patience and effort you would need with a cheaper manual lens.
Hefty price, but it's worth it for my needs.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
This lens is not cheap, but the reward of having a zoom option and AF is pretty good. I have been using a 6.5mm manual focus off brand. This lens is a little bigger in size, but not as heavy as you would think. Plastic body, but doesn't feel cheap. If you want the circular affect at 8mm you need to remove the hood. Note there is a button on this hood, don't force it to turn! This is the first lens I've had with such a button, and I struggled with it until I noticed the button. Just remember once that hood is off there is nothing stopping anything hitting the glass. So be mindful when shooting. The lens is sharp. I always struggled with the manual lens I have been using, but now I can nail my focus much easier. I wish it wasn't a variable aperture, but it is what it is. I would love to see a wider and consistent f/ one day, but I'm sure that would make the lens that much more expensive.Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
Is it worth the price? Well, I say if you have the money and accept that this probably wont stay on your camera all the time as a go to lens (unless you are specializing in fisheye) then yes, it is worth it. Several reviews online have suggested this lens for a few fun shots at wedding receptions, or event, but not as main lens for the shoot or event. If you're on a budget, think fisheye as a toy, and not a tool to get a few creative shots every now and then, no. Go with a cheaper manual focus and use it as a toy. This won't be your money maker lens for the professionals, but it could allow you to be able to offer something a little different to your clients as something fun without the patience and effort you would need with a cheaper manual lens.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
It’s so fun to play with a lens that forces you to change your way of looking at things.
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Stephen Davidson
Really cool lens
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2021franck reynier
Pour Capteur full frame à 8 ou 15 mm seulement
Reviewed in France on March 12, 2019
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Reviewed in France on March 12, 2019
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Seneca
Dieses Objektiv ist eine große Bereicherung.
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2018
Seneca
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2018
Äußeres:
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Mit angesetzter Gegenlichtblende und Deckeln wirkt das Objektiv nicht klein. Ohne Blende und Deckel wirkt es hingegen fast zierlich im Vergleich mit meinen FX-Boliden. Der Goldring signalisiert, dass dies ein professionelles Nikon-Objektiv ist. Die Fassung ist die typische, moderne Hi-Tec-Kunststofffassung von Nikon: Hermetisch dicht, mit tadelloser, kratzunempfindlicher, edel satinierter Oberfläche, mit einem Abdichtring an der Bajonettseite gegen Feuchtigkeit und der überragenden Nano-Cristal-Vergütung auf der Frontlinse. Zoomring und Entfernungseinstellung gehen satt und geschmeidig. Die Sonnenblende rastet sauber ein und besitzt einen großen, geriffelten Entriegelungsknopf. Der Objektivdeckel ähnelt ein wenig dem des 14-24er-Objektivs, aber ohne dessen Nachteile. Denn er verankert sich an der Sonnenblende. Das hat einen großen Vorteil. Denn wenn man das 14-24er-Objektiv an seinem übergestülpten Objektivdeckel aus der Fototasche hebt, dann hat man oft nurmehr den Deckel in der Hand, weil das Objektiv herausgerutscht ist. Das kann bei diesem 8-15er nicht passieren! Am Objektiv befindet sich ein Umschalter für die Art der Fokussierung, manuell oder automatisch.
Entfernungseinstellung:
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Diese ist brennweitenbedingt kurios. Sie beginnt bei 16cm und endet hinter 25cm schon bei der Unendlich-Marke. Zu Zeiten der Silberhalogenid-Fotografie hätte man gesagt, das wäre das ideale Objektiv um ganz entspannt bei hyperfokaler Einstellung zu fotografieren. Bei der stark gewachsenen Auflösung unserer heutigen Megapixel-Monster kann man es sich natürlich nicht mehr so leicht machen. Das sieht man schon auf dem Bildschirm jede Unschärfe, die früher selbst bei einer 18x24-Vergrößerung noch gnädig versteckt wurde. Demzufolge hat Autofokus in solch einem Fischauge durchaus Berechtigung. Damit das von Anfang an auch funktioniert, empfiehlt sich dringend eine Kalibrierung an der (oder den) Zielkamera(s), z.B. mit REIKAN Focal über die Anbindung an einen PC oder ganz einfach manuell mit Spyder LensCal. Ich warne davor, neue Objektive ohne genaues Einmessen zu verwenden, sofern man eine DSLR benutzt. Ohne exaktes Einmessen bekommen Sie die volle Leistung niemals, und Sie werden dann u.U. aus Enttäuschung ein falsches Urteil über ein Objektiv abgeben.
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Es gibt genug Bildbeispiele im Internet, welche fantastischen Wirkungen man mit Fischaugen-Objektiven erzielen kann. Aufs Künstlerische will ich aber nicht zu sprechen kommen, sondern auf die Anwendung als ganz "normales" Weitwinkel mit einem unglaublichen Bildwinkel von 180°. Ich habe bereits einige Aufnahmen von Innenräumen meiner Wohnung gemacht. Die Aufnahmen können begeistern. Allerdings biegen sich vertikale und horizontale Linien teilweise stark durch - der Fisheye-Effekt eben. Das kann mal nett sein bei einem Innenarchitektur-Foto, aber nicht auf Dauer. Es gibt jedoch Programme, mit denen Sie diese Verzerrungen größtenteils wegkriegen. Zudem sehen verzerrte Personen nachher wieder natürlich aus. Das sind also keinesfalls triviale Entzerrungsprogramme, sondern da steckt einiges an Programmierleistung dahinter. Ich habe mich für Fisheye-Hemi entschieden. Man kann es aus dem Netz herunterladen und nach der Testphase per PayPal bezahlen. Es ist ein Plugin für Lightroom und somit sehr komfortabel zu handhaben.
Wie schon erwähnt, können sich die Bilder sehen lassen. Ich habe wegen der schlechten Lichtverhältnisse nicht abblenden können. Deswegen sind meine Bilder im erweiterten Zentrum zwar tadellos scharf, in den Ecken läßt es jedoch sichtbar nach. In diversen Tests ist nachzulesen, dass ein Optimum an Schärfe bei Blende 8-11 erreicht wird. Ich glaube das mal aufs Wort und prüfe es jetzt nicht nach. Denn dafür müßte ich Vergleichsaufnahme mit Stativ machen, weil das Objektiv keinen Stabilisator hat. Und den Aufwand ist es mir nicht wert.
Dennoch wollte ich nachträglich zu komplett scharfen Bildern kommen. Dafür habe ich das Programm Piccure+, ebenfalls ein LR-Plugin, das optische Fehler eines Bildes hervorragend zu eliminieren weiß. Dieses Programm bügelt wirklich meist alle noch vorhandenen Schwächen meiner teuren Nikkore aus. Ich bin immer wieder über den Bildqualitätszuwachs überrascht. Und damit konnte ich die Unschärfen in den Ecken meiner ersten Fisheye-Fotos tatsächlich ganz beseitigen.
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Das 8-15 Zoom von Nikon ist ein Fischaugen-Objektiv mit 180° Bildwinkel (bei FX-Format), das eine sehr gute Bildqualität bietet und nicht nur für "künstlerische" Effekte taugt, sondern dank verfügbarer Software auch als "normales" Superweitwinkel mit bis zu 180° Bildwinkel eingesetzt werden kann. Wegen dieser doppelten Einsatzmöglichkeit, seiner erfreulichen Lichtstärke und nicht zuletzt der Möglichkeit, diese auch zu nutzen, wenn man bereit ist, in der Nachbearbeitung die dann noch erforderliche Randschärfe "dazuzuzaubern", kann ich jedem Nikon-Fotografen raten, dieses schöne Objektiv künftig auch in die Fototasche zu packen. Ich gebe dem Objektiv gern 5 Sterne. Hat Ihnen meine Rezension etwas gebracht? Dann wäre es nett, wenn Sie unten "Ja" anklicken würden. Danke!
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Aufnahme meiner Küche. Einmal wie aus der Kamera, dann nach Bearbeitung durch Fisheye-Hemi.
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