
It also includes a large front lens cap and a very cool looking case that is molded to the shape of the lens. Plus it’s a good way to protect that huge bulbous front element from the outside world. The lens comes with a removable petal hood which is respectable for not getting in the way of the corners of the frame. The widest this lens goes is f/3, which on other traditional lenses may not seem that fast, but on a fisheye lens, it’s no hindrance to low-light capabilities or very low shutter speeds.

The clicked aperture ring may only go up in one-stop increments, but as fisheye lenses have such a huge depth of field, the aperture is usually the least of your problems. The textured focus ring is easy to grip and smooth to turn, allowing for accurate pinpoint sharpness.
#FISHEYE VS WIDE ANGLE MANUAL#
A fully manual focusing system has been employed with a manual aperture ring. The Altura Photo 8mm f/3 fisheye has one purpose in mind without complicating features. Therefore, let’s have a closer look at this fisheye offering to see if the results are far better than the price would suggest. The good news these days is that budget-level optics have been brought up considerably in quality, especially if you dive into a prime lens with fully manual workings such as the Altura.

The lens is currently available for both Canon and Nikon camera mounts. If you need the ultrawide viewpoint of a fisheye lens, then the Altura Photo 8mm f/3 Fisheye can be picked up for under $200. Fisheye lenses always seem to stretch the full bandwidth of price points, which is a good thing if you’re working on a budget.
