Nikon
Pre-Owned - Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Lens
The Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is Nikon's first fisheye zoom lens for full-frame FX DSLRs, offering a unique dual-effect capability that spans from a 180° circular image at 8mm to a traditional full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm.
Key Specifications & Features
• Focal Length Range: 8–15mm
• Maximum Aperture: Variable f/3.5 at 8mm to f/4.5 at 15mm
• Optical Construction: 15 elements in 13 groups (including 3 Extra-low Dispersion [ED] glass elements and 2 aspherical elements)
• Coatings: Nano Crystal Coat, Super Integrated Coating, and fluorine coating on front and rear elements
• Autofocus: Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with internal focusing and full-time manual override
• Diaphragm: Electromagnetic diaphragm for stable electronic exposure control
• Dimensions & Weight: Approx. 3.0" x 3.2" (77.5 x 83 mm) and 17.2 oz (485 g)
Performance & Compatibility
• Versatility: According to hands-on testing by Camera Labs, zooming from 8mm to 15mm effectively replaces multiple single-focal-length fisheye lenses by moving from a distinct circular vignette to full-frame corner-to-corner coverage.
• Sharpness: Reviewers note that edge-to-edge sharpness is surprisingly high for a specialty ultra-wide zoom, handling chromatic aberrations exceptionally well.
• Camera Body Compatibility: Fully compatible with Nikon F-mount full-frame (FX) DSLRs, and usable on DX models (where it behaves like a 12–22.5mm equivalent) or mirrorless Z series via the FTZ adapter. Note that the electronic diaphragm requires camera bodies introduced from roughly 2007 onward.
