Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Review
Nikon shooters finally get what Canon owners have had for a few years now—a fisheye zoom lens with circular coverage at its widest angle. The AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED ($1,249.95) matches the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM in price, function, and quality. It's expensive, but a solid choice for fans of fisheye images. However, if you're willing to give up the zoom capability and autofocus, and live with images that aren't as technically perfect, you can save a ton of money by opting for the $300 Lensbaby Circular Fisheye instead.
Design
The Nikkor 8-15mm ($1,246.95 at Amazon) is a squat lens with a bulging hemispherical front element. It measures 3.2 by 3.0 inches (HD) and weighs just over a pound. You can't use front filters with it, par for the course with fisheye designs, but rear filters are supported. Like other modern Nikkor lenses, the barrel is black polycarbonate with gold accents.
A lens hood is included, along with front and rear caps, but you'll need t...
The AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is a lens for Nikon shooters that captures a full circular fisheye image at its widest angle and a standard fisheye shot when zoomed in.
Fisheye zoom design; Capable of full circular capture; Crisp images; Fluorine lens coat
Hood must be removed for circular imaging; Expensive