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Archive 2010Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
p.1 #1Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
Does anyone know the approximate value of Nikon 8mm f/2.8 AIS Fisheye lens in excellent condition. I could not find much about the value of this lens as it is a very rare glass.
Dan
Dan
Feb 23, 2010 at 10:22 AM
p.1 #2Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
well it'll be cheaper than this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220559396058&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220559396058&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Feb 23, 2010 at 10:34 AM
p.1 #3Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
Upwards of $2500, but you won't like the results.
See K.R.'s review here;
Nikon 8mm
Also, on E-bay, there is a 13mm Nikon for sale. It should go upwards of $13,000!!! It's really the one you want. Nikon only made a total of 350 of all versions of this lens.
Keep in mind, Sigma just announced an 8mm to 16mm? zoom lens-in fisheye.
See K.R.'s review here;
Nikon 8mm
Also, on E-bay, there is a 13mm Nikon for sale. It should go upwards of $13,000!!! It's really the one you want. Nikon only made a total of 350 of all versions of this lens.
Keep in mind, Sigma just announced an 8mm to 16mm? zoom lens-in fisheye.
Feb 23, 2010 at 10:37 AM
p.1 #4Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
Wow...I found 8mm AIS for $700, but I am hesitant to buy it. I don't know if I would be able to sell it to make some $. I am trying to come up with enough cash for 16-35mm VR lens.
Feb 23, 2010 at 11:25 AM
p.1 #5Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
havasu_photo wrote:
Upwards of $2500, but you won't like the results.
Not sure what you read, but this is from KR's review:
The optics of this 8mm are excellent.
And, if you need or want this type lens, here are some shots from a guy that knows how to use it:
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=257648
Edited on Feb 23, 2010 at 07:18 PM · View previous versions
Upwards of $2500, but you won't like the results.
Not sure what you read, but this is from KR's review:
The optics of this 8mm are excellent.
And, if you need or want this type lens, here are some shots from a guy that knows how to use it:
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=257648
Edited on Feb 23, 2010 at 07:18 PM · View previous versions
Feb 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM
p.1 #6Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
Your right. I just saw the shots on KR, and didn't really care for them. I've never been a big fan of fisheye lenses.
Can't view the stuff on Nikon Cafe, because I'm not a member. But, I'm sure there are some fantastic shots out there.
I think $700 sounds like a bargain. But, I have no idea what the re-sale market is for these lenses. They're pretty rare, and specialized. I would think you wouldn't have to much trouble selling it though, as you just don't see very many of them for sale.
Can't view the stuff on Nikon Cafe, because I'm not a member. But, I'm sure there are some fantastic shots out there.
I think $700 sounds like a bargain. But, I have no idea what the re-sale market is for these lenses. They're pretty rare, and specialized. I would think you wouldn't have to much trouble selling it though, as you just don't see very many of them for sale.
Feb 23, 2010 at 01:10 PM
p.1 #7Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
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Feb 23, 2010 at 07:19 PM
p.1 #8Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
MX727 wrote:
Sign up. It's free and you'll find even more NAS worthy equipment.
I signed up months ago, just can't remember my log in. And, it takes so many posts before you can even view the B/S forum, so I'll just stick here.
And, I got my NAS Vaccine a few years ago...
Sign up. It's free and you'll find even more NAS worthy equipment.
I signed up months ago, just can't remember my log in. And, it takes so many posts before you can even view the B/S forum, so I'll just stick here.
And, I got my NAS Vaccine a few years ago...
Feb 23, 2010 at 08:18 PM
p.1 #9Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
By the time I made my mind to buy the lens the guy sold the lens to someone else. I guess I lost a great deal.
Feb 23, 2010 at 08:30 PM
p.1 #10Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
Of course, there is always the legendary 4 MM Nikon fisheye.
Feb 23, 2010 at 08:45 PM
p.1 #11Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
runamuck wrote:
Of course, there is always the legendary 4 MM Nikon fisheye.
Never even heard of that one, and couldn't find any information on the net about it. Is that one of the lenses that Nikon only made like 12 copies, and they cost big $$$??
Of course, there is always the legendary 4 MM Nikon fisheye.
Never even heard of that one, and couldn't find any information on the net about it. Is that one of the lenses that Nikon only made like 12 copies, and they cost big $$$??
Feb 23, 2010 at 08:59 PM
p.1 #12Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
There was a write up in Popular Photography a few years ago. Herb Keppler had the privilege of actually seeing one. Said it looked like a bowling ball stuck on the end of the camera. I'm going by memory on the FL, and I might be wrong? Maybe 6? I saw pictures of it, and the camera was dwarfed by the front element.
I don't think it ever sold commercially. It was mostly a "Look what I can Do!" type thing.
I don't think it ever sold commercially. It was mostly a "Look what I can Do!" type thing.
Feb 23, 2010 at 09:17 PM
p.1 #13Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/6mmf28.htm
that one?
runamuck wrote:
There was a write up in Popular Photography a few years ago. Herb Keppler had the privilege of actually seeing one. Said it looked like a bowling ball stuck on the end of the camera. I'm going by memory on the FL, and I might be wrong? Maybe 6? I saw pictures of it, and the camera was dwarfed by the front element.
I don't think it ever sold commercially. It was mostly a "Look what I can Do!" type thing.
To the OP, there are some reviews of yours:
http://www.momentcorp.com/review/nikon_fisheye-nikkor_8mm_f2.8.html
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/8mmf28.htm
This one's an f8 so I would imagine yours would cost a bit more. This post shows a price of $2500: http://www.photodo.com/product_208_p3.html
that one?
runamuck wrote:
There was a write up in Popular Photography a few years ago. Herb Keppler had the privilege of actually seeing one. Said it looked like a bowling ball stuck on the end of the camera. I'm going by memory on the FL, and I might be wrong? Maybe 6? I saw pictures of it, and the camera was dwarfed by the front element.
I don't think it ever sold commercially. It was mostly a "Look what I can Do!" type thing.
To the OP, there are some reviews of yours:
http://www.momentcorp.com/review/nikon_fisheye-nikkor_8mm_f2.8.html
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/8mmf28.htm
This one's an f8 so I would imagine yours would cost a bit more. This post shows a price of $2500: http://www.photodo.com/product_208_p3.html
Feb 23, 2010 at 10:02 PM
p.1 #14Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
Do they make a filter for that 6mm. Or do you just pack it up in your bowling ball bag for protection.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/6mmf28.htm
that one?
I don't think it ever sold commercially. It was mostly a "Look what I can Do!" type thing.To the OP, there are some reviews of yours:
http://www.momentcorp.com/review/nikon_fisheye-nikkor_8mm_f2.8.html
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/8mmf28.htm
This one's an f8 so I would imagine yours would cost a bit more. This post shows a price of $2500: http://www.photodo.com/product_208_p3.html
NightOwl Cat wrote:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/6mmf28.htm
that one?
runamuck wrote
There was a write up in Popular Photography a few years ago. Herb Keppler had the privilege of actually seeing one. Said it looked like a bowling ball stuck on the end of the camera. I'm going by memory on the FL, and I might be wrong? Maybe 6? I saw pictures of it, and the camera was dwarfed by the front element.I don't think it ever sold commercially. It was mostly a "Look what I can Do!" type thing.
http://www.momentcorp.com/review/nikon_fisheye-nikkor_8mm_f2.8.html
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/8mmf28.htm
This one's an f8 so I would imagine yours would cost a bit more. This post shows a price of $2500: http://www.photodo.com/product_208_p3.html
Feb 24, 2010 at 12:03 PM
p.1 #15Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
6mm 2.8 fish was on ebay for $40,000 so it's all perspective.
Feb 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM
p.1 #16Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
A couple of shots here to show what the lens can do
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Jan 17, 2011 at 09:09 PM
p.1 #17Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
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Jan 17, 2011 at 09:10 PM
p.1 #18Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
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Jan 17, 2011 at 09:12 PM
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p.1 #20Value of Nikkor 8mm FishEye AIS 2.8?
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Jan 17, 2011 at 09:14 PM