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Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 Manual Focus Aspherical Fisheye Lens for Nikon D3X, D3, D700, D300S, D300, D90, D60, D40, D5000, and D3000 Digital SLR Cameras
Feature: ... Conforms to APS-C (1:1.5x) size digital imaging format; Actualizes a 6.5mm focal length and a diagonal angle of view of 180 degrees for APS-C size; When fully opened, it produces both high resolution and high contrast at the center of the lens, as well as around the periphery of the lens; Petal type hood and super multi-layer coating help control flaring and ghosting; Offers robust durability by incorporating a rigid aluminum base frame ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-25 Summary: I'm going to love this lens ... Just received this lens in the mail today. It really is an all manual lens. It will only work with the 'M' setting on a Nikon. All the other settings will say "Lens not attached". It's a little bit complicated to understand right off the bat but if you have some experiences with ISO/aperture it really is not too bad. My only complaint is that the built-in flash does not work with the lens. You can go buy an external one, which I might do. If the lighting is good, there is NO reason this lens needs a flash because it's ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-13 Summary: Fun on a budget ... What can I say, I wasn't sure I would like this lens, but for the price, it was worth a try. I am impressed. It does what I want it to do for half the price of Nikon glass. It is a full manual lens, meaning you'll be playing with aperture, iso and shutter speed, no sissy auto exposure. It's also manual focus, but the in focus indicator works on my D90. Which past f/11 means the light is always on. At f/3.5 it's soft in the corners, but by f/8-11 everything is sharp from 12 inches to infinity. Also note, this is not ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens is an excellent addition to any photographer's collection, giving users the ability to expand their creativity and capture incredible scenes from a truly unique perspective. The special fisheye design allows maximum creative expression. This lens, when used with cameras with an APS-C image sensor, creates images with an expanded perspective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame....more

Opteka 62mm Screw Mount Flower / Petal Shaped Lens Hood with Lock
Feature: ... Petal-shaped lens hood; Deflects oblique light angles that often cause flare effects; Helps protect front of the lens scratches and dings while shooting; Petal shape avoids vignetting that can occur round lens hoods; Screws into the front of your existing lens. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This lens hood shades the lens from stray light, improving your contrast and image quality. In inclement weather, it can assist in keeping moisture or wind-blown debris off the lens, and protects the front barrel from the inevitable impacts against walls, door frames, and other real-life obstacles....more