 |
This lens is solidly built. I have used it on several occasions since I got it a few days ago. The edge of the image is not wonderful at full aperture, but by f5.6 it is! The lens mechanisms seem to function very well. There is less flare than other lenses I have used with short focal length. It seems to be made from quality materials, and all of its functions are very smooth. The "soft" lens cap is a very good thing for such a lens. The images that I have obtained are great.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a well built, professional lens that was one of the first ultra-wides available. The lens was in good mechanical conditions with clean optics. Although the center of the image is very sharp, I found that the image degraded rapidly about half way across the image with the corners being very dark when fully open. Stopping down to f/8 or more improved the edges somewhat, but they never came close to the center resolution.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
An excellent improvement to the already sought after 15mm Ultrawide Rectilinear design. It is sharper at all apertures, has less flare issues when light hits the front element and is great for indoor architecture due to its Ultrawide Rectilinear design. The rectilinaer design greatly minimizes the distortion you get from standard wide angle or fishey lenses and saves you from having to free transform or "fix" in Photoshop. You can use Gel Filters on the back of the lens, but it is not necessary if you are shooting digital. This lens is meant to be used with a Nikon FX Digital or 35mm Camera. If you have a DX lens, get the Excellent 12-24mm instead. Some Full frame Canon users remove or cut the Diaphragm Adjusting Plate on the back and use an adapter for a superior 14mm wideangle. Others use this lens as a great Video or Movie lens on Nikon mount cameras or using a Cine mount adapter. If you come across one of these "converted" lenses that is missing the Diaphragm Adjusting Plate, it is an easy fix to get it back to normal. Order part number 1K 611-857 from Nikon (costs around $2.00) and replace the Diaphragm Adjusting Plate. Then run a few aperture tests to make sure you have set the plate properly for exposure control, if you care to do it yourself. Otherwise send it in to Nikon and they will replace it and calibrate it for a MUCH higher price. If you want SUPERIOR Ultrawide Glass and can afford it, get the twice as expensive 14 to 24mm FX Lens instead. It is a slight improvement in optical design over the 14mm 2.8, but be prepared to lug around a Large Heavy lens. I sold my 15mm 3.5 to upgrade to the 14mm 2.8 and I am extremely satisfied with this addition to my lens arsenal. The 14mm is one of the older lenses that has better dust seals, real f/stops and a solid , less-plastic build. It can be used with every Nikon camera made since the late 70s except for the consumer grade digitals that only use AF-S or AF- I lenses. There is no need to put this lens on any DX camera anyway, as it is overkill. Great Lens for FX Users!Read full review
I have missed the older Nikon lenses for the mere fact they were more durable than these new expensive plastic lenses we have on the market today. I have the Nikon 14-24 F2.8 and it is back to the shop again for repairs. First it rolled off my bag and dropped less that a 30cm which caused barrel issues. The is second time is the aperture is sticking and one side of the focal plane is off. I am a working pro who does a ton of architecture photography and real estate. This lens is tack sharp and durable as hell! Great aspherical addition to your camera bag!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
As you know prime lenses are super sharp and this one is no exception. This lens is fast focusing and super quiet. The fast f/2.8 aperture make this lens exceptional for photographing in low light. It's an awesome lens for up-close concert photography, landscapes, photo-journalism, architecture, or whatever else you can think of. The ultra-wide lens can give your photos a unique perspective with a 114º picture angle and virtually no barrel distortion. This lens works great with DX or FX cameras. I use it with both my D700 and my D300 with equally good results, but it really excels on an FX camera. Since this is a D lens there is an aperture ring so you can use this lens with film cameras as well. It works great with my F90X. The only other lens that comes close to this one is the 14-24mm zoom and that one goes for $1600!!! Everyone one knows that wide-angle zooms are always shot at the widest point anyway, so save yourself some dough (and a hernia), buy a smaller and lighter 14mm prime... The only thing that keeps this lens from getting an excellent rating is the vignetting wide open and the slight softness in the corners. It's not a big deal to me, but it may be an issue for others.Read full review
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Lenses
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Lenses
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
