Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 10.5mm f/2.8G IF ED

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It should be noted that this was the world's first fisheye lens for which the close-range correction system ("floating element" design) was adopted. We'll go into the reasons the close-range correction system had not been considered with previous fisheye lenses later. The result, however, was a consistently high level of sharpness in images captured at shooting distances of infinity to extremely close up. I’ve used all of these lenses. And I’m quite the fan of using fisheye lenses (in moderation). So here’s my hands-on take on their strengths and weaknesses. Current Nikon Fisheye Lenses

Since these units provide an extremely wide angle of view, they have a lot of distortion. Images will usually have a slight curve around the edges, while the unique look might become overused after a couple of shots. Photographers will have to be extremely selective, as the fisheye is not ideal for everything. How to Use a Fisheye Lens Fisheye lenses provide photographers with a greater depth of field, enabling them to capture sweeping landscapes. The sharpness and image quality also remains incredibly consistent, while including interesting foreground elements at the same time. Creative and Unique Images The outstanding feature of the OP Fisheye was its orthographic projection design, the first interchangeable lens of its type in the world. Fisheye lenses create distortion, but if you look closely at the scenes you want to capture, you can easily use this distortion to your advantage. In fact, some of the most stunning fisheye images have been captured by putting distortion to the right use. Get Close to the Ground Being one of the best fisheyes available today, the NIKKOR 10.5MM stands out to us for several different reasons. Firstly, the ED glass element reduces chromatic aberration, ensuring natural, clear colors, while the rounded 7-blade diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural. Secondly, the unit is extremely easy and comfortable to use. Lastly, the Close-Range Correction system delivers exceptional performance when capturing up-close shots.

If you need an affordable diagonal fisheye lens, then the Sigma is a perfect choice. Designed with a gel filter holder, the unit is ideal for filmmakers who experience difficulty with high native ISOs. It can also be used for wedding photography to give a more artistic look, scenic photography, and underwater photography. Point image formation is good at the center of the frame and little flare is visible. However, points closer to frame peripheries tend to exhibit slight flare in the sagittal direction. Though the amount of flare is low for a fisheye lens, I think that better results would be achieved with astrophotography by stopping down the aperture one or two stops. V. Considering the relationship between the object plane and the image plane Almost all buyers were impressed with the image quality and zoom capabilities offered by Nikon. Users loved the brilliant hood design and the nano-coating. They also liked the compact and lightweight design and stated that it was extremely fun to use. While they praised the sharpness and fast auto-focus, they found the unit to be a bit expensive. Some customers also reported receiving defective models. Considering this, as well as the way in which the relationship between the object and image planes is defined, is extremely important. This is because image quality varies depending upon the way in which the relationship between the object plane and the image plane is defined. With common narrow angle lenses, the relationship between the object plane and the image plane is considered as a flat plane to a flat plane. However, with fisheye lenses that have an angle of view of 180° or more, considering the object plane as a flat plane theoretically leads to problems. For example, when a subject is three meters away, the distance to that subject is three meters when it is positioned at the center of the frame. But where is the subject for light from the 180° angle of view? The answer is infinity.

When the aperture is stopped down to f/4-5.6, sharpness increases from the center of the frame to the edges. With the exception of extreme edges, a satisfactory level of sharpness is achieved throughout the frame. f/8 to f/11 The maximum aperture is f/5.6, which is a rather small aperture, but the image resolution is extremely sharp even to image corners. It has no focusing mechanism, and the focal length is a short 10mm, so there is no out-of-focus even with close objects. The image will be adequately sharp up through about 50cm (1.6 ft.) from the lens even at maximum aperture. The majority of buyers were impressed with the sharpness and image quality the Sigma 15mm offered. They loved its high-quality build and the colors it captured. Customers found it to be quiet and fast and stated that they had a lot of fun shooting with this lens. However, users were disappointed with the fact that the lens cover did not fasten to the unit.This camera was capable of capturing the sky-image above the horizon in a single shot, and we widely used for meteorological observation by the Meteorological Agency, National Defense Academy and NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). The basic lens composition of the OP Fisheye is the same as the 7.5mm f/5.6, but a large-diameter aspherical front lens is used to achieve orthographic projection. Tale 53 is about a fisheye lens. Just what sort of lens is a full-frame fisheye lens? What was the world's first fisheye lens to incorporate a close-range correction mechanism? How did the lens perform? Along with having practical uses, many photographers adopted the fisheye because of the distorted, unique images it captured. They used it to capture intriguing photographs of numerous subjects, ranging from portraits to still life.