Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
Altura Photo
43 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent value and fun, creative potential, especially for landscapes and astrophotography. Users find the learning curve short, though focusing through the viewfinder can be tricky and some report a loose fit on certain Nikon bodies. Overall, it delivers good image quality and a vast depth of field at a very low price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fun creative potential
- Good image quality
- Vast depth of field
- Short learning curve
Cons
- Manual focus can be tricky
- Loose fit on some Nikon bodies
- Difficult focusing through viewfinder
- Large lens case
- Not for frequent use
Value for money 5
Image quality 4
Ease of use 4
Build quality 3
Focusing difficulty 3
Compatibility 2
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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Specifications
| Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multi-layer lens coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 9.14 m | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm0.263score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
