Sigma
8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f vs the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f.
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:3.8 (0.3x) vs 1:4.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $609.00 vs $899.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $290 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fisheye Both are fisheye lenses Help
Extremely wide circular images
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f:68 mm
15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f:65 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f:8 mm
15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f:15 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f:8 mm
15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f:15 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to fisheye lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$269
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina AT-X 107 DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 107 DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$619
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the AT-X 107 DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikon-f vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,395
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

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