Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
The Bower 14mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens features two high-precision aspherical elements and two ED-glass elements. This results in better contrast and sharpness at the outer edges, and a reduction in chromatic aberrations that can sometimes be seen with high-resolution digital SLRs.
This bright lens provides an ultra wide 92.5° angle view in digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors and a 114° angle of view when used with full frame DSLRs* so you can capture sweeping vistas, dramatic architectural compositions and panoramas. Additionally, its minimum focusing distance of only 11" (0.28 m) will allow you to move in close on your subjects to achieve amazing perspectives. With a fast f/2.8 aperture photographers can create dynamic photographs that take full advantage of the characteristics of the lens.
* Note: Though this lens will cover the imaging sensor of a full-frame DSLR, it is better optimized for use with DSLRs containing smaller APS-C format sensors. As such you might notice softer focus and some light fall-off towards the edges of the frame when using a full-frame DSLR. If you do plan on using this lens with a full-frame DSLR we recommend you set the lens no wider (faster) than f/8 for optimum image quality.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
114° APS-C Picture Angle: 92.5° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11" (27.94 cm) |
| Magnification | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Groups/Elements | 12/14 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | None |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
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Comments about Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras:
Unable to give a good review of lens as it has no capability of automatic exposure with my Nikon D3100. The info on B&H website provided by the manufacturer states manual focus only but says nothing about exposure abilities. If I had and exposure meter and wanted to go to the hassle of using, I might have kept this lens. [...] I have already ordered a Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 [...]
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- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras:
Sharp, sharp sharp.
This is not particular a 14-24G killer, but at 1/4 of the price, you still get F2.8 and 14mm, and most importantly, a sharp corner to corner image.
However, you have to watch out for the distortion though, also, fully manual focus only, but I didn't find any difficulties in getting in-focus picture at all, at 14mm, you really shouldn't have to worry about focusing at all especially when you use it for stop down landscape pictures, also all modern camera are equipped with Live-View, so makes it even easier to manual focus. another thing to watch out for is you can't use any filter on this lens, just like the Nikon 14-24 and any other lens this wide, so if you need to use filter for special effects, you are out of luck here. that is the only reason I rated it 4 start instead of 5.
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- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
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Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras:
Just Got This Len's After Noticing The Price. After A Little Getting Adjusted To The Lens Found Great Value For The Price.
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- Front & Rear Lens Caps
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