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Fisheye and macro lens recommendatiions for 5100
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<blockquote data-quote="Mediaman09" data-source="post: 401293" data-attributes="member: 9503"><p><strong>Re: Fisheye and ultra wide angle for 5100 DX</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No plans for an FX body, so DX format it is.</p><p></p><p>As to my final selection, while I normally stick to only Nikon lenses, I think I may make the one exception on a fisheye, given the nature of the beast - ie an exaggerated lens, that I would use an irregular basis, but still "fun" to have in the collection. I cant seem to justify the additional cost of the Nikon fisheye vs the Korean alternatives. Currently considering the fisheye from Bower (ask Rokinon/Samyang/ProOptic), specifically the Bower 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye ( Nixon DX format)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Nikon 10mm f/2.8mm fisheye ($629 US):</strong></p><p> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/300487-GREY/Nikon_2148_10_5mm_f_2_8G_ED_DX.html" target="_blank">Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens 2148 B&H Photo</a></p><p><strong>Bower 8mm f/2.5mm fisheye ($229 US) : </strong></p><p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/635177-REG/Bower_SLY358N_SLY_358N_8mm_f_3_5.html" target="_blank">Bower SLY 358N 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Nikon APS-C SLY358N</a></p><p></p><p>Of all lenses in my collection, a fisheye seems like the one I could get away with a non-Nikon purchase, and save the money toward other purchases when I am ready. Hope the logic isn't too flawed <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>The Bower got a great review and recommendation from Ken Rockwell here: <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm" target="_blank">8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens: Samyang, Pro-Optic, Bower</a> Pros and cons like any lens, but sure seems like a great value. </p><p></p><p>Another review, tested with the 5100, is here : <a href="http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/01/18/review-rokinon-8mm-f3-5-fisheye-for-nikon/" target="_blank">Review: Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye (For Nikon) - The Phoblographer</a> ; its far more critical, especially with regard to focussing.</p><p></p><p>Some excerpts: </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">Between the two reviews, sound like a great lens, but not exactly a wise choice the 5100.</span></strong></p><p></p><p>Per Bower site there are actually two models :</p><p></p><p><strong>Super-Wide 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Nikon</strong></p><p>Model Number: SLY358N</p><p><a href="http://www.bowerusa.com/302-super-wide-8mm-f-3-5-fisheye-lens-for-nikon.html" target="_blank">BowerUSA.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Super-Wide 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Nikon AE Digital Cameras</strong></p><p>Model Number: SLY358AE</p><p><a href="http://www.bowerusa.com/300-super-wide-8mm-f-3-5-fisheye-lens-for-nikon-ae-digital-cameras.html" target="_blank">http://www.bowerusa.com/300-super-wide-8mm-f-3-5-fisheye-lens-for-nikon-ae-digital-cameras.html</a></p><p></p><p>The spinoff brands also have others model with removable lens hood.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mediaman09, post: 401293, member: 9503"] [b]Re: Fisheye and ultra wide angle for 5100 DX[/b] No plans for an FX body, so DX format it is. As to my final selection, while I normally stick to only Nikon lenses, I think I may make the one exception on a fisheye, given the nature of the beast - ie an exaggerated lens, that I would use an irregular basis, but still "fun" to have in the collection. I cant seem to justify the additional cost of the Nikon fisheye vs the Korean alternatives. Currently considering the fisheye from Bower (ask Rokinon/Samyang/ProOptic), specifically the Bower 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye ( Nixon DX format) [B]Nikon 10mm f/2.8mm fisheye ($629 US):[/B] [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/300487-GREY/Nikon_2148_10_5mm_f_2_8G_ED_DX.html"]Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens 2148 B&H Photo[/URL] [B]Bower 8mm f/2.5mm fisheye ($229 US) : [/B] [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/635177-REG/Bower_SLY358N_SLY_358N_8mm_f_3_5.html"]Bower SLY 358N 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Nikon APS-C SLY358N[/URL] Of all lenses in my collection, a fisheye seems like the one I could get away with a non-Nikon purchase, and save the money toward other purchases when I am ready. Hope the logic isn't too flawed :) The Bower got a great review and recommendation from Ken Rockwell here: [URL="http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/8mm-f35.htm"]8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens: Samyang, Pro-Optic, Bower[/URL] Pros and cons like any lens, but sure seems like a great value. Another review, tested with the 5100, is here : [URL="http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/01/18/review-rokinon-8mm-f3-5-fisheye-for-nikon/"]Review: Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye (For Nikon) - The Phoblographer[/URL] ; its far more critical, especially with regard to focussing. Some excerpts: [B][COLOR=#ff0000]Between the two reviews, sound like a great lens, but not exactly a wise choice the 5100.[/COLOR][/B] Per Bower site there are actually two models : [B]Super-Wide 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Nikon[/B] Model Number: SLY358N [URL="http://www.bowerusa.com/302-super-wide-8mm-f-3-5-fisheye-lens-for-nikon.html"]BowerUSA.com[/URL] [B]Super-Wide 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Nikon AE Digital Cameras[/B] Model Number: SLY358AE [URL]http://www.bowerusa.com/300-super-wide-8mm-f-3-5-fisheye-lens-for-nikon-ae-digital-cameras.html[/URL] The spinoff brands also have others model with removable lens hood. [/QUOTE]
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