Nikon today introduced a new fisheye zoom for DSLR cameras with FX size sensors. The new lens design provides a creative circular 180-degree vertical / horizontal angle of view on full frame cameras, and zooms to a non-circular fisheye view (180-degree diagonal angle of view) on the long end of the focal range. The lens can also be used on DX-format cameras for a distinctive point-of-view and extreme wide-angle applications. The AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is also the latest in Nikon’s Gold Ring Series of premier lenses and features a next-generation design for high-resolution Nikon DSLR cameras. It is also Nikon’s latest lens to use an electromagnetic diaphragm for consistent exposure during high speed shooting, or smooth exposure control while capturing video. The optical formula of the Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm consists of three ED elements to reduce chromatic aberration, while two aspherical lens elements minimize coma, even at the widest aperture, and enable a more compact lens size. Additionally, the front lens element is coated with Nikon's non-stick Fluorine coat to help resist dirt, fingerprints and smudges, while the company's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat helps reduce ghost and flare. The Nikon AF-S Fisheye Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is available now for a suggested retail price of £1,299.99/€1,549.00/$1249.95.

Nikon Press Release

Wide. Ultra wide. Fisheye. Three new NIKKOR lenses open up new possibilities

Nikon broadens its portfolio of lenses with the first ever NIKKOR FX fisheye zoom lens, a fast FX 28 mm prime lens, and an ultra-wide DX zoom lens. For photographers who want to expand space and exaggerate perspectives, these three lenses open up intriguing possibilities.

Event, wedding, portrait, travel, and landscape photographers gain more freedom to tell their stories with the new AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED. As the latest addition to Nikon’s acclaimed f/1.4 NIKKOR line-up, this lens delivers exceptional aesthetic control in any light. Photographers who want to capture extreme angles can move from a true circular perspective to a frame-filling image with Nikon’s first fisheye zoom. The advanced optical construction of the AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8–15mm lens ensures there’s no sacrificing quality for versatility. DX shooters ready to explore dramatic perspectives will appreciate the new AF-P DX NIKKOR 10–20mm VR zoom lens. Easy to use and built to travel, this lightweight wide-angle zoom offers superb image quality and great value for money. It’s the perfect companion to Nikon’s agile, high-resolution DX-format DSLRs.

Emma Fergie, Product Manager, Lenses & Accessories, Nikon UK says: “We’re incredibly excited to be adding three new wide-angle models to our line-up of NIKKOR lenses. Each lens represents a new way to shoot and tell a story. Photography is an art form and a wide perspective is a compelling way to capture a unique take on the world around us.”

AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED. Two fisheye effects in one lens. Move from an 8 mm circular to a 15 mm full-frame fisheye image with ease. Expect superb high-resolution images with edge-to-edge sharpness even at the widest f/3.5 aperture setting. Benefit from a minimum focusing distance of 0.16 m. This lens boasts a robust dust- and drip-resistant build, and a combined lens hood and cap.

AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED. Match your vision. Tell the story. Capture every detail in greater detail. Benefit from exceptional aesthetic control in any light and extraordinary resolving power, even when shooting wide open. A minimum focus distance of just 0.28 m offers additional versatility. Boasts a dust- and drip-resistant build for reliable shooting in challenging weather conditions.

AF-P DX NIKKOR 10–20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR. Journey into dramatic perspectives. From big skies to frame-filling close-ups, easily capture compelling images with the 10–20mm focal length range and 0.22 m minimum focus distance. Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) helps achieve blur-free images and sharper shots in low light. The AF-P Stepping Motor delivers smooth, fast, near-silent autofocus, which is an additional advantage when shooting movies.

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