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jwd722 · 05-30-2016, 07:40 PM

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Hurry, only 2 days left for the deal of the century!
A listing on 'that' bidding site for a Nikon 6mm f2.8 fisheye for only $84,995 plus $295 shipping, and if that's not enough of a shock for you then you will be even more shocked to know there is one bid on it!!!

(my wife already said "NO" so that's one less person you have to outbid)

Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 6mm F2 8 AIS Lens Outfit w Box Papers New RARE Last One | eBay

IgorZ · 05-30-2016, 07:58 PM

Wow, I thought you made a mistake with the placement of the coma...

hmm, should I get a fisheye or a phase one camera plus have some change for a couple of lenses... Tough one

**UncleVanya** · 05-30-2016, 08:38 PM

That f/2.8 6mm fisheye is a rare and strange beast. I know of a person who used mounted on the bottom of a helicopter and sadly when the landed it scratched the front element. This is back when the lens was new and still available - it was still an expensive mistake.

I had (at one time) one of the mirror lockup slower fisheyes and it was a trip to use since we didn't have the viewfinder to go with it. It was point the camera - take a shot and hope.

Adam · 05-30-2016, 09:30 PM

Anyone know how much it used to cost new?

And I thought the FA* 200mm macro was a good investment!

Adam
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**Digitalis** · 05-30-2016, 09:34 PM

Fair warning: this lens is a nuisance to hand hold.

**UncleVanya** · 05-30-2016, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Fair warning: this lens is a nuisance to hand hold.

Lol that is an understatement.

---------- Post added 05-31-16 at 01:48 AM ----------

Price is better now than it was at one time...

https://fstoppers.com/gear/rare-lens-160000-nikkor-6mm-28-fisheye-can-see-behind-you-5956

Wheatfield · 06-16-2016, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Anyone know how much it used to cost new?

And I thought the FA* 200mm macro was a good investment!

I nearly bought a used one in 1980 for 10K. I think at the time it wasn't going for much more than that.

05-30-2016, 07:40 PM	#1
jwd722 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bottom of the Thumb, Michigan Posts: 32	Nikon 6mm f2.8 fisheye Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hurry, only 2 days left for the deal of the century! A listing on 'that' bidding site for a Nikon 6mm f2.8 fisheye for only $84,995 plus $295 shipping, and if that's not enough of a shock for you then you will be even more shocked to know there is one bid on it!!! (my wife already said "NO" so that's one less person you have to outbid) Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 6mm F2 8 AIS Lens Outfit w Box Papers New RARE Last One \| eBay

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IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Wow, I thought you made a mistake with the placement of the coma... hmm, should I get a fisheye or a phase one camera plus have some change for a couple of lenses... Tough one

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	That f/2.8 6mm fisheye is a rare and strange beast. I know of a person who used mounted on the bottom of a helicopter and sadly when the landed it scratched the front element. This is back when the lens was new and still available - it was still an expensive mistake. I had (at one time) one of the mirror lockup slower fisheyes and it was a trip to use since we didn't have the viewfinder to go with it. It was point the camera - take a shot and hope.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Anyone know how much it used to cost new? And I thought the FA* 200mm macro was a good investment! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Fair warning: this lens is a nuisance to hand hold.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	Originally posted by Digitalis Fair warning: this lens is a nuisance to hand hold. Lol that is an understatement. ---------- Post added 05-31-16 at 01:48 AM ---------- Price is better now than it was at one time... https://fstoppers.com/gear/rare-lens-160000-nikkor-6mm-28-fisheye-can-see-behind-you-5956

06-16-2016, 06:44 PM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Originally posted by Adam Anyone know how much it used to cost new? And I thought the FA* 200mm macro was a good investment! I nearly bought a used one in 1980 for 10K. I think at the time it wasn't going for much more than that.