I recently got to test out Nikon's version of the fisheye lens. I'd always thought the idea of them was cool and it was mainly a one trick pony lens. And at $700 new, something that I could probably never justify buying. But now having used it for landscape, portrait and macro, I can say it's much more than a silly lens to make dogs faces look funny. The optics on this lens are great. Really sharp and wonderful color. It did have a bit of a learning curve to it. You really have to get down on the ground, get in close to certain things and make sure you take time to compose in camera. It's all about bending the scene to amplify it's best features. I have yet to try the other versions of this lens but wonder if the quality that Nikon produces is worth the cash. Lets do a comparison...
Nikon $750
Sigma $$799
OPTEKA $349
Tokina $789
Lens Baby $279
I have yet to try any of the other ones. But the lens baby does seem like a viable option money wise. My goal for a lens right now is the Nikon 24-70. But should a Nikon come up used and a good price I might have to think about it. Have you tried any of the above lenses? Leave your recommendations below.
Here are two examples of the Nikon version, including my previous post of Little Cove in Tobermory.
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