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Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED

Focal length
8–15 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–4.5
Weight
485 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
16 cm
Length
83 mm
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At a Glance

The AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED is a fisheye zoom for Nikon F-mount on full frame. It captures an extremely wide view in which straight lines away from the center appear curved. A 16 cm minimum focus distance and 0.34x magnification allow subjects right in front of the lens. It weighs 485 g and suits creative and action work.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Action

Worth knowing

  • Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
8 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/29
Elements
15
Groups
13
Weight
485 g (1.07 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
16 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.34×)
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)
Diameter
77.5 mm (3.05 in)
Released
June 2017

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 12-23 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E EDSigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSMTokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eyeTokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX
Focal length8-15 mm8-16 mm10-17 mm11-16 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-4.5f/4.5-5.6f/3.5-4.5f/2.8
Weight485 g555 g350 g560 g
Filter diameter–––77 mm
Min. focus distance16 cm24 cm14 cm30 cm
Length83 mm105.7 mm71 mm89 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED weighs 485 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 77.5 mm.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED is 16 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 12-23 mm in full-frame terms.

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