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I've been thinking for quite a while to get a fisheye lens for use with my D300, and I think now's a good time.

I've been reading up and am interested in the following:
Sigma 10-20mm
Sigma 8mm
Sigma 4.5mm
Nikkor 10.5mm

I have about 1 grand to spend, just don't know what to go for. Obviously I'd prefer to spend the least amount of money possible.

Monty.

monty, just to make your choice easier, the Sigma 10-20 isn't fisheye

I know nothing about the others, but the 10.5 Nikkor is a fantastic little lens - and surprisingly versitile. It's DX, but that's not a problem to you at the moment, just a consideration.

IMO if you're looking at a fisheye, you should also factor in purchase of DXO for processing the images - this combination opens up massive opportunities.

And if you want the 10.5mm DX Nikkor - there is one up for grabs in the For Sale forum too ATM.

I have the 10-20mm ultra wide zoom Sigma and I do like it, but as mentioned it isn't a fisheye.

Ah, thanks for the heads up on the 10-20mm.

That 10.5 Nikkor is very tempting. How big is the visible difference between 10.5mm and 8mm?

Is 4.5mm a little excessive?

Monty - get the 10.5 Nikkor. It's a brilliant lens, is both fast & sharp and the second hand price here ATM makes it great value as well. You won't regret it.

In the true sense of the word the only two lenses on your list that are true fisheyes are the Sigma 8mm and 4.5mm. The Nikon 10.5 is not a fisheye just an ultra wide angle lens with distortion.

Anyway bought the 10.5mm from Thommo. Very happy with the lens so far. Thanks everyone.