Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED

AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED[1]
MakerNikon
Lens mount(s)Nikon F-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focal length10.5mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)16mm
Crop factor1.5
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8–22
Close focus distance0.14m
Max. magnification1:5
Diaphragm blades7 (rounded)
Construction10 elements in 7 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motorNo No
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationFisheye
Physical
Max. length62.5mm
Diameter63mm
Weight305g
Filter diameterRear gelatin type
Accessories
Lens hoodBuilt in
CaseCL-00715
Angle of view
Diagonal180° (with DX format)
History
Introduction2003

The AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED is a fisheye lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. It provides a full 180-degree angle of view on a DX format camera.

Introduction

Nikon announced the lens on 22 July 2003.[2] It was the first prime lens released by Nikon specifically designed for Nikon DX format DSLR cameras. The lens produces a distinctive rectangular fisheye image, which fills the DX format frame (as opposed to a circular fisheye lens which produces a circular image). The lens does not support autofocus on the D40, D40X, D60, D3000, and D5000 as it does not have a built-in focus motor.

Features

  • 10.5mm focal length (approximately equivalent to a 16mm lens used on a 135 film format camera).
  • Nikon F-mount lens exclusively for use with Nikon DX format DSLRs.
  • Full 180-degree angle of view.
  • Rectangular fisheye image.

Construction

  • 10 elements in 7 groups.
  • 1 ED (extra low dispersion) glass element.
  • Built-in hood.
  • Rear gelatin filter (no front filter thread).

References

  1. ^ "AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED". Lenses. Nikon Corporation. 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-03-20. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  2. ^ "Two new wide Nikon DX Format lenses". Digital Photography Review. 22 July 2003. Retrieved 2009-02-23.