Okay, I know basically nothing about SLRs and I really, really have wanted one for a long time now. Can someone please tell me about the Nikon D80? I also want a fisheye lens, but I don’t know much about that either. Do I have to get a certain kind for the Nikon D80?
Also, around how much would the SLR and the fisheye lens cost together?
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September 16th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Someone Who Knows About Fisheye Lens And Nikon Slr?
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8:52 pm on September 16th, 2009 1
The Nikon D80 is an Excellent SLR.
But.. Are you SURE you want a fisheye lens? The Nikon 10.5mm fisheye lens runs over $600. Sigma makes a 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens, but from what I saw of it, it leaves a lot to be desired.
You might be better off with an ultrawide lens instead of a fisheye lens. They are more versatile and have have less distortion.
8:53 pm on September 16th, 2009 2
For fisheye lenses you will be better off with a full frame camera, because the allow the wider zooms more easily. I would suggest the Nikon D700, however, if your heart is set on the D80 (a wonderful camera, I will add) then I would have to say go for it, though it will probably cost you, camera and lens, about 1500 dollars.
P.S., make sure to get a “DX” lens if you get a D80, it’ll work better than a regular lens.