Which Nikon Lens - "Fisheye" or not?

[shootme]

Thanks for the advice. I am thinking of getting the non-DX lenses because down the road I see a possibility of also getting an FX body so I don't want to invest too much in DX lenses. Or doesn't that matter?

[fx101]

Thanks for the advice. I am thinking of getting the non-DX lenses because down the road I see a possibility of also getting an FX body so I don't want to invest too much in DX lenses. Or doesn't that matter?

Well that's a good reason...

If you realistically see yourself getting a full-frame body in the near future then the 14-24 is definitely a great investment. It's a very sharp (and quite heavy) lens with surprisingly low distortion.

[another view]

FX vs DX is a personal choice; I'm happy with DX but I know others aren't. I bring this up because a 14 isn't particularly wide on a DX body. Again, that's my opinion and I'm a big fan of my Sigma 10-20. I guess I'd decide on making the move or not before buying lenses.

The fisheye is a special effects lens and I really wouldn't consider it without having a good wide zoom first. I've seen the "stretched" results with Capture NX and although it would be fun from time to time, I can't see buying one. I do have the Nikon fisheye adapter for my old Coolpix 5000 and it is fun once in awhile - but I rarely use it.