Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 8-15mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 8-15mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2017
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.16 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.34x
- Weight
- 485 g
- Length
- 83 mm
- Diameter
- 77.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED?
At 8-15mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 8–15mm | 100.4–132.1° | 110.5–139.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 12–23mm | 77.3–112.6° | 87.8–122° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED?
It zooms across 8-15mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 8-15mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 12–23mm on full frame, with a 77.3–112.6° horizontal and 87.8–122° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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