Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount
This Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens is suitable for both artistic and technical photography. Extreme-wide angle lenses are pleasingly distorted in a hemispherical projection, resulting in an image that looks like the eye of a fish. This is a diagonal fisheye lens for APS-C sensor cameras; it does not produce a circular image.
- Best suited for APS-C sized sensors
- 180° diagonal angle of view
- Multi-coated glass reduces flare and aberrations
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 7 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon DX FX in DX Crop Mode |
| Angle of View | 180° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1' (30.48 cm) |
| Magnification | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Groups/Elements | 7/10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | None |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 4.0 x 5.0" (10.16 x 12.70 cm) |
| Weight | 1.60 lb (726 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (5)
- Durable (3)
- Strong construction (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Night photography (3)
- Sports/action (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (3)
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Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Manual
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
I use the fisheye lens to take disordered photos. Since I have a 180 degree lens I love to take close ups of people's faces, floors, and buildings. I go to N.Y.C. so I go there all the time and always bring my camera and my attachable lens. I love the fisheye lens because it is unlike any other lens. The lens disorders the photo making the picture look edited, but it's not. The lens is magical... Things that aren't so great about the lens... As much as I love the lens, there cannot be a filter due to the outward shape of the glass. Therefore, I am especially careful with the lens. Also, the lens is fixed and it has to be put on manual. Sadly, the lens works best during bright days so I don't have to slow down the shutter speed. I do have a tripod on the bright side to take light enough photos at night.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- zoom lens
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
PROFESSIONAL PICTURES OR EVEN DSLR VIDEO WITH A SEMIRPO CAMERA SUCH AS THE D3100
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
I just love this lens; this is the second time that I bought this lens, because a friend of mine like it some much that I have to sell them the lens. I use it with my 35mm adapter and directly in my HVR-Z7 whit an 1/3 to nikon adapter; is a clear lens whit less distortion for the size; a normal 7mm have a very strong distortion on the edge, but this one work very well in that. Is a little slow (f3.5) but for a wide lens is very nice. I just love it. Sorry for the english[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
- Very POOR QUALITY
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
After a few days has been corrupted focus ring,It was not a big problem,and so everything is sharp from one foot to infinity.But the next day fell aperture ring and it was the end !!!!!I do not recommend this lens, it is better to invest in something that can be called a lens.I have a manual glass about 20 yers old still works without a problem made in DDR!!!!!!!!!
I voted one star, can not be less.For me, minus 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Fhishy
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Creative
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
The Vivitar fish eye I purchased has been amazing. A photo I shot with the lens in the first four hours of recieving it recently made its way into a magazine, this being my first ever published photo. If you are planning on purchasing a fish eye go with a Vivitar. Just check your cameras specs and make sure it will cover the full frame of your image sensor (mine being a DX sensor) and enjoy the world from 7mm.[...]
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Good Audio Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- No Metering
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
If you don't have the money to spend on higher end lenses, this lens will not disappoint you. As some reviews online point out, it's not as sharp as it's more expensive counterparts, but it's something you'll only notice when you really zoom into the picture.
Before getting the lens I asked someone on flickr about it and he said the lens was "crazy wide", I only truly understood that when I got my lens. I'm very happy with this lens, it's lots of fun.
Keep in mind this lens is manual, you'll have to dial in everything (aperture, ISO, exposure time, focus) for every pic.
Pros
- Good lens cap
- Image Quality
Cons
- Hood is not removable
- Manual
Best Uses
- Artistic shots
- landscape
Comments about Vivitar 7mm f/3.5 Series 1 Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount:
I bought this lens for wide, outdoor shots, and of course just artistic shots in general - it's a 'fun' lens.
The lens seems to be solid, the focus and aperture rings turn smoothly. Comes with caps on both ends, and a handy little bag to store it in. The front lens cap locks in place, and seems to be quite functional. It seemed a bit snug in the mount compared to some of my other lenses, but I don't think it's reason for concern.
Image quality is quite impressive - no CA to speak of, distortion is minimal, color is fantastic. Of course, it's a fisheye, so lots of barrel distortion - but that's why you buy fisheyes, right? FOV is very wide - maybe 180 from corner to corner, but not from side to side. Also, the image covers the full frame on a DX sensor.
Only down side is there are no electronics in the lens - on some cameras (like mine), this means no metering. However, if you are comfortable with a full manual lens, this is a bargain.
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What's in the Box
- Lens Pouch
- 1-Year Warranty
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