What fisheye to get?

In The Raw

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Im in the market for a full frame fisheye. I am having a hard time picking between the sigma and the nikon. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
 

STM

Senior Member
Since the depth of field on the fisheye is so deep, autofocus is almost not necessary. I have a 16mm f/2.8 AIS and I love it. It can be had for about $400 used on Ebay. Some of my favorite images have been taken with it!





 
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In The Raw

Senior Member
Its for my d700, I would really like something auto focus because sometimes my wife gets the urge to shoot and any time she is on board it makes it easier for me to buy stuff!
 

STM

Senior Member
Its for my d700, I would really like something auto focus because sometimes my wife gets the urge to shoot and any time she is on board it makes it easier for me to buy stuff!

For the 16mm f/2.8 AIS, set at the hyperfocal distance for f/5.6, it is in focus from 1.5 feet to infinity. Why do you need autofocus?

Heck, for that matter you could set it at that hyperfocal distance and lock it there with some electrical tape and never ever have to worry about focusing it.
 
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