Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF

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  • DX coverage
  • Autofocus (screwdrive), internal focus
  • 180° diagonal fisheye coverage
  • 10 elements in 7 groups, 1 aspherical, 1 ED elements
  • 7-blade aperture diaphragm
  • smallest aperture is f/22
  • no filter ring
  • 6" (0.14m) minimum focus; 1:5 maximum reproduction ratio
  • 2.5 x 2.5" (62.5 x 63mm) long, diameter
  • 10.8 ounces (305g) weight
  • build-in petal lens hood, CL-0715 soft case, caps
  • US$775
  • Model Number 2148

Thom's Mini-Review: The DX equivalent of the 16mm f/2.8 that dates back well into the film age and was made famous by mountain bike and extreme sports photographers looking for a dramatic edge to their close-up shots of action. In some ways, the DX version is better than the FX version. A bit of chromatic aberration and softness at the extremes are visible, but not a big deal in most uses. A nice, small, unusual lens to have in the bag for those special times, and a lens I love experimenting with from time to time. If you don't want a barrel distorted horizon, put the horizon through the middle of the frame, where it will be straight. 

Recommended (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

Nikon's Web page for the lens

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