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Nikkor AF-S 8-15mm F/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye Lens
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Zoom Lens
Fisheye Lens. Shows straight lines as curves.
No thread to mount front filters.
Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Lens Description
The Nikkor AF-S 8-15mm F/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye is an ultra-wide zoom designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This variable-aperture zoom covers a 8 to 15mm focal-range.
This 2X zoom lens focuses down to 16cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.34X magnification. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A Super-Sonic motor inside the lens delivers very fast and relatively quiet AF.
The lens weighs 485g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This lens is only available for the Nikon F mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Nikon F mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors.
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Nikkor AF-S 8-15mm F/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye Specifications
| Brand | Nikkor | Model | AF-S 8-15mm F/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon F | Max FLM | 1X |
| Focal Range | 8 - 15mm | View Angle | 180 - 175° |
| Max Aperture | F/3.5 - 4.5 | Min Aperture | F/29 |
| Min Focus | 16cm | Magnification | 0.34X |
| Filter Size | Aperture Blades | 7 | |
| Size (D x L) | 78 x 83mm | Weight | 485g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Zoom Mechanism | Internal | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | No | Focus Motor | Super Sonic |
| Perspective | Circular & Rectangular Fisheye | Introduced | 2017-05-31 |
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Nikkor 8-15mm F/3.5-4.5 Facts
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Zoom LensFisheye Lens. Shows straight lines as curves.No thread to mount front filters.Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).| 8-15mm Focal-Range | F/3.5-4.5 Max Aperture |
| No filter thread | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Nikon F Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 485g Lens Weight | 78 x 83mm (D x L) |
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