Re: [APML] Shopping for a fisheye ( Nikon adaptable) advice

Brian, Dom and Chris - I too have the Zenitar. My success was less than yours. Mine came calibrated incorrectly at infinity. There is an internet site that explains how to fix it but I was not happy to have to do that. You have to remove the lens shade and rubber focus barrel grip and recalibrate it then put the shade back on but mine now needs to be slightly loose or it binds the lens just as it approaches infinity.

Now, the company's service was EXCELLENT and they were very supportive of taking it back if I couldn't fix it. Also, the lens produces excellent pics for sure!

Last point, I got mine new on ebay for $160.

Stuart

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From: Dominic Cantin

To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography

Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 2:17 AM

Subject: Re: [APML] Shopping for a fisheye ( Nikon adaptable) advice

Hi Brian !

Like Chris mentioned , you can trust the zenitar lens ! You can buy it here http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/nikon_cameras_lenses.htm it's in Russia ( 3 to 4 weeks for delivery ) , but they offer a great service , you can have confidence in this company !

Dom :)

Brian larmay <power_windows4789@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi all, Im looking for a relatively inexpensive
fisheye lens for my girlfriends Nikon, im wondering
what offbrands are adaptable, or even if anyone has
one they might want to get rid of.

Ive searched under Nikkor, Nikon, but im not willing
to shell out 500.oo on a lens.

Any advice on brands?

Thanks,
Brian

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