Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras Description:
This digitally optimized diagonal fisheye lens is equipped with an advanced multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. By taking advantage of both the distortion aberration, specific to fisheye lenses and the minimum shooting distance of 15 cm (5.9 inches), the photographer can shoot creative images.180 degree field of view of this fisheye lens can be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen with the human eye, such as exaggerated perspective and distortion.
- Brand: Sigma
- Model: B000CDA802
- Dimensions: 1.30 pounds
Features
- Digitally optimized diagonal fisheye auto-focus lens
- Minimum shooting distance of 5.9 inches
- Offers a 180-degree field of view
- Supplied with a gelatin filter holder
Customer Reviews:
It’s actually a very good lens!
Hi, I just wanted to give this lens a fair review. As the other reviewer mentioned, if you use it with an APS-C sensor digital slr, you won’t see a whole lot of distortion. It’s no different from the Canon brand fisheye on a camera like that. But, if you use it with film, or with a larger sensor size camera, full-frame if possible, it’s really quite a beautiful, sharp, and very fish-eyed lens. On a Canon 5D it performed really well for me. I just wanted to say that on the right camera, it’s really quite a lens.
A GREAT Lens……PERIOD!
I bought this lens on a lark, and have enjoyed every second of my time owning it. I use it on my Canon 5D and on my Canon 40D, if I set my shots correctly, I have some of the most unusual, attractive and impressive shots in my Shot Library.
The key to success with this lens is to set the shot correctly. I have found it takes more planning, a steadier hand (or Tripod/Monopod), than even my 100-400MM F/4-5.6L. With a telephoto lens, your area of focus is less a challenge than the 180 Degree worth of study when dealing with this lens.
Don’t get me wrong, this lens is FUN!! I’ve never enjoyed landscapes, portraits, artistic shots more than I have when I am using my 15MM Fish. For the Casual user, high end amateur, or for the seasoned professional, this lens is an inexpensive TOOL each of us should have to round out our lens bag. BUY IT!!
Great lens!
I love this lens, its wonderful and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. If you want the distortion to be seen in “full force”, you should use a camera with a 1.0x crop factor (full frame or 35mm film). You wont go wrong with this one. I like it better than the Canon one. It’s tack sharp, great colors and contrast.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma 15mm f2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is a digitally optimized diagonal fisheye auto-focus lens. It is equipped with the latest in multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. By taking advantage of both the distortion specific to fisheye lenses and the minimum shooting distance of 5.9 inches, the photographer can shoot error-free creative images.
By offering a 180 degree field of view, this fisheye lens can be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen with the human eye, such as exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum shooting distance and large depth of field allow close up photography that covers the objects surrounding the photographic subject. The lens is supplied with a gelatin filter holder at the rear, allowing the use of gelatin filters.
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