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Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby -=Monty=- on Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:15 pm

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.

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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby Glen on Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:22 pm

monty, just to make your choice easier, the Sigma 10-20 isn't fisheye
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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby sheepie on Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:26 pm

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.
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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby who on Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:56 pm

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.
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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby -=Monty=- on Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:09 am

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?
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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby stubbsy on Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:09 am

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.
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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby sirhc55 on Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:50 am

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.
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Re: Considering a new Fisheye lens.

Postby -=Monty=- on Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:03 pm

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