You are very welcome. The 16mm fisheye is a great option and is very useful. Sharp and delivers a great wide effect. Very small light and easy to travel with because of size. I think it's a very underrated lens. Enjoy the fisheye.
Your review was extremely helpful and well produced I might add. I'll probably get the 10.5 as I still have one crop sensor ( D500} camera and I see I could use the 16mm with my Z6 and FTZ without issue. Looks like you video was shot in Florida's west coast. I remember seeing the beautiful colorful trees on a trip to Naples and north to Sanibel. Just a guess.. Thanks again, I will subscribe. Ted in Sebastian, Fl.
What's happening Ted. I wish I was in Florida. Love that state specially miami beach and Clearwater. I'm based out of So Cal for now. I'm glad I can help with your selection of a Nikon fisheye lens. I've owned the 10.5 when I was shooting with the D2x D300 cameras. That will work. The D500 is an outstanding camera for action and wildlife. Whatever lens you go with congrats and have fun. Fisheye's are fun lenses to use. Tools for extreme creativity thats for sure. even for video clips. hehe. Good luck in your purchase. Thank you for the Sub. Happy to have you.
I follow you and enjoy your post. I have a Sigma 14mm 1.8 I would say they are about the same? But I wonder. Is there a comparison between this 16mm and the Sigma 14. I like to do night sky photography.
I have never used the Sigma so I can't comment, but I will say the 16mm fisheye is one heck of a lens. If you could find one at a great price. I would take it. AHh man,, this review brings back memories. Thanks for making me revisit this one.
Hello Tanmoy. Yes this fisheye will work fine. I would prefer it on a FX body like the D750 only because of full frame. getting the whole fisheye effect. On the D500 it will be cropped. I would get it for FF cameras. But both cameras will AF just fine.
Hi Swansong. This lens will mount on both the F3 and F4. as far as AF not on thr F3 but im assuming yes on the F4. I don't have this camera so I don't want to tell you something that is false. So I say with confidence that it will AF but from what I've heard from others with an F4. the Af is the first camera to have AF and the peromance will not be as good as lets say an AF-S lens. All that said, don't hold me to this, I hate giving out info on cameras I have not used. Searching the internet, im getting the exact same info.
Thank you Vahagraphy. I was concerned about the auto metering. On F3 and F4 with the Ai-s 105mm f/2.8. Not worried at all about AF. Not good with macro work as a rule anyway. It’s purely the exposure I wanted to know about.
AF will work on your camera. however you wont get that full fisheye 16mm effect because of the APSC sensor. that being said, you can still get it specially if its used at a good price and when you do upgrade one day to FX full frame. then you be ready to rock, If I were you I'd look into the 10.5mm DX fisheye nikon makes
Hi Sotto. well given that both will be MF. Depends, the 14 is not a fisheye lens, so if your after that fisheye effect then this would be your choice. Nikon also makes a 14mm 2.8 prime. You might want to take a look at that one. Better resale value to and its a Nikon.
Good question. I will have to run some more tests . I know when shooting this lens at the smallest aperture, stopped all the way down, as you saw on the samples the focus really didnt matter, haha, but let me play with thiis lens more and get back to you soon. Thanks again for your comment and question Jorg.
3:45 should the filter be placed all the time? is it only colours filters? I just bought the lens while comparing to 8-15mm. I had already 10.5mm. I wanted to find away to fit polarizer filter to this one but not sure
yes the lens comes with 4 filters L37 UV filter to cut out haze and reduce the effects of UV light. O56 Orange, used for black and white photography. A2 Amber, used for correcting under some lighting conditions with daylight or tungsten films. B2 Blue for color correcting with daylight films. I have the L37 UV on and I dont used the other ones. However I'm not sure if you can order a polerizer or ND screw on filter for this lens, Have to find that out.
Based on youre recommendation, we bought this Lens ……and we loved it…..thanks a lot……
You are very welcome. The 16mm fisheye is a great option and is very useful. Sharp and delivers a great wide effect. Very small light and easy to travel with because of size. I think it's a very underrated lens. Enjoy the fisheye.
this has been a big help, going to order one of these for a feature film I am getting ready to make.
I have a Nikkor 16mm f/2.8 Nikkor AIS for full-frame F-mount cameras.
1:50 This is the exact same background music used in FAQ show on POGO channel. My childhood memories just got refreshed. 8)
Your review was extremely helpful and well produced I might add. I'll probably get the 10.5 as I still have one crop sensor ( D500} camera and I see I could use the 16mm with my Z6 and FTZ without issue. Looks like you video was shot in Florida's west coast. I remember seeing the beautiful colorful trees on a trip to Naples and north to Sanibel. Just a guess.. Thanks again, I will subscribe. Ted in Sebastian, Fl.
What's happening Ted. I wish I was in Florida. Love that state specially miami beach and Clearwater. I'm based out of So Cal for now. I'm glad I can help with your selection of a Nikon fisheye lens. I've owned the 10.5 when I was shooting with the D2x D300 cameras. That will work. The D500 is an outstanding camera for action and wildlife. Whatever lens you go with congrats and have fun. Fisheye's are fun lenses to use. Tools for extreme creativity thats for sure. even for video clips. hehe. Good luck in your purchase. Thank you for the Sub. Happy to have you.
Found this lens at my personal camera shop, it's there for 650$. definitely going to pick this up for car photography
Great lens for that fisheye effect. Works great with most DSLRS with focus motors.
Fun lens like you said great for sports, concerts
Yes sir ! :)
Great lens on a 2nd camera with a pocket wizard
I follow you and enjoy your post. I have a Sigma 14mm 1.8 I would say they are about the same? But I wonder. Is there a comparison between this 16mm and the Sigma 14. I like to do night sky photography.
I have never used the Sigma so I can't comment, but I will say the 16mm fisheye is one heck of a lens. If you could find one at a great price. I would take it. AHh man,, this review brings back memories. Thanks for making me revisit this one.
Nice lens, NBA approved is good for any professional photographers.
Yes, this is my favorite Nikon fisheye. sharp, small light and amazing.
The lens I'm know for ha! Got 2!! Now on Z9 its manual focus though ha!
When I owned this lens. I loved it. DOn't know why I sold it. Stupid me. I will buy one again.
it would have been great to see the colored filters tested
Yah I have them somewhere. If I find them I'll do an update.
Thanks for a great review.Will the autofocus function on a Nikon D850?
you are welcome. Yes absolutely it will Af on a D850. Im selling this lens just incase you are interested. :)
@@Vahagraphy Hi again. You are selling this lens ? second hand lens ? Or are you dealing with new unused Nikon 16mm Fisheye f/2.8 lenses?
@@mettejim501 this lens right here.; great lens. I've owned it for 2 years. have the box and everyhting complete.
@@Vahagraphy What´s your price for this lens?
@@mettejim501 $500 I have the 3 filter kit aswell.
i have a nikon z5 and the fez adapter and I really want this one. it will work good?
No AF, it will mount and work with FTZ MF though.
@@Vahagraphy the lense will work as a full frame right? 😅
Nice video..This will work fine with Nikon D500 & Nikon D750?? Thanks!
Hello Tanmoy. Yes this fisheye will work fine. I would prefer it on a FX body like the D750 only because of full frame. getting the whole fisheye effect. On the D500 it will be cropped. I would get it for FF cameras. But both cameras will AF just fine.
Great video, thanks..will it autofocus with a D780??
glad you enjoyed it. It sure will AF with the D780
Hi would this work fine on the F4 and F3 (F3 in manual focus). Thanks
Hi Swansong. This lens will mount on both the F3 and F4. as far as AF not on thr F3 but im assuming yes on the F4. I don't have this camera so I don't want to tell you something that is false. So I say with confidence that it will AF but from what I've heard from others with an F4. the Af is the first camera to have AF and the peromance will not be as good as lets say an AF-S lens. All that said, don't hold me to this, I hate giving out info on cameras I have not used. Searching the internet, im getting the exact same info.
Thank you Vahagraphy.
I was concerned about the auto metering. On F3 and F4 with the Ai-s 105mm f/2.8. Not worried at all about AF. Not good with macro work as a rule anyway. It’s purely the exposure I wanted to know about.
so this will work fine with a d750 nikon ? Thanks in advance
Hey Chris. Yes it will AF with a D750 no problem.
I want to buy this lens but my camera is a D7100 APSC, do you think I can use it with it?
AF will work on your camera. however you wont get that full fisheye 16mm effect because of the APSC sensor. that being said, you can still get it specially if its used at a good price and when you do upgrade one day to FX full frame. then you be ready to rock, If I were you I'd look into the 10.5mm DX fisheye nikon makes
will this Autofocus on a Z6? Also you mentioned its a D, not sure what that means
hi, is this lens good to use it on a z6 or beter the samyang 14 2.8?
Hi Sotto. well given that both will be MF. Depends, the 14 is not a fisheye lens, so if your after that fisheye effect then this would be your choice. Nikon also makes a 14mm 2.8 prime. You might want to take a look at that one. Better resale value to and its a Nikon.
@@Vahagraphy Thanks
You want to shoot a very cool fisheye go shoot Hassy 30mm tack sharp
I bet. I kind of regret selling off all my hassleblad gear in 2008. Had a couple of film bodies and lenses.
Is AF really needed if its DOF at f/8 goes from 0,5 m to ∞?
Good question. I will have to run some more tests . I know when shooting this lens at the smallest aperture, stopped all the way down, as you saw on the samples the focus really didnt matter, haha, but let me play with thiis lens more and get back to you soon. Thanks again for your comment and question Jorg.
@@Vahagraphy I used to have the MF version of that lens. It's almost impossible to be out of focus ;-)
@@joerg_koeln hehe, yah, well be careful you never know haha
3:45 should the filter be placed all the time? is it only colours filters? I just bought the lens while comparing to 8-15mm. I had already 10.5mm. I wanted to find away to fit polarizer filter to this one but not sure
yes the lens comes with 4 filters
L37 UV filter to cut out haze and reduce the effects of UV light.
O56 Orange, used for black and white photography.
A2 Amber, used for correcting under some lighting conditions with daylight or tungsten films.
B2 Blue for color correcting with daylight films.
I have the L37 UV on and I dont used the other ones. However I'm not sure if you can order a polerizer or ND screw on filter for this lens, Have to find that out.
@@Vahagraphy only found 3 filters in box, i guess as the box wasn’t sealed someone took one! Using the lens without any filter is it ok?
@@fkrtna all you really need is the L37 uv. iF you have that your good to go
@@Vahagraphy i guess uv is not here? drive.google.com/file/d/1wcgCEJLR5vj5hV1uQBbxl7fuGMtg2hax/view?usp=drivesdk
@@fkrtna check the back of the lens. Usually its the one on the lens. :)
What about to shoot astrophotography ? Thanks ‘
I would probably go with the 14-24 instead. If you like the fisheye distortion then yes. give it a try. :)
does it work on film? Nikon f55?
Will this lens work on a Nikon D7500?
It sure will Boofmon. D7500 has focus motors so your good.
Aaargh NO music please, it's so irritating.
I love music though. hehe
nikon is annoying. why don't they just make a 16mm for the Z mount. lol
hehe maybe in the future. Nikon never made a FF AF-S prime fisheye for F mount did they. They had the 8-15 though.