The Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Fisheye Lens was designed specifically for use with Nikon D1/D2-series, D70 and D100 digital SLR cameras. This 10.5mm lens provides digital SLR camera users an extreme picture angle, equivalent to that of a 16mm fisheye lens on a 35mm [135] format camera.

The lens is targeted at Nikon DX Format digital SLR camera users who seek the unique visual effects a full-frame fisheye lens lends to landscape and other shots, to taking close-ups, or when shooting within vehicles or other tight interiors. This 10.5mm fisheye is a DX-frame-filling fisheye lens, which means it fills the entire rectangular image with a curvy, distorted image and sees 180° from corner to corner diagonally. It is not a circular image.

Optical and close-range focusing performance are both optimized for Nikon DX Format digital SLR cameras. The ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration for clear, natural colors, and the rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening ensures a natural look to out-of-focus elements.

This G-type Nikkor lens is designed with no aperture rings, and offers easier, virtually mistake-free operation because the aperture does not need to be set to minimum.

Note! DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with 35mm, "full-frame" FX digital SLR cameras, or APS SLR cameras. AF not supported by D40 and D60 cameras.

• Fast, ultra-wide angle G-type DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon digital SLR models.
• Equivalent to 16mm focal length on a 35mm.
• Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration.
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) provides high performance for sharper images when taking pictures up close.
• Delivers high-performance focus at extremely close range; a minimum focus distance of 5.5" (14 cm) -- only 1.2" (3 cm) from the lens front.
• The rounded diaphragm opening (7 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
• Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes.
• Fixed flower-shape barrel-type hood greatly reduces stray light.

Mount Type Nikon F-Bayonet

Focal Length 10.5mm

Maximum Aperture f/2.8

Minimum Aperture f/22

Format DX

Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 180°

Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.20x

Lens Elements 10

Lens Groups 7

Compatible Format(s) DX

FX in DX Crop Mode

Diaphragm Blades 7

Distance Information Yes

ED Glass Elements 1

Aspherical Elements 1

Super Integrated Coating Yes

Autofocus Yes

Minimum Focus Distance 0.46 ft. (0.14m)

Focus Mode Auto

Manual

G-type Yes

Accepts Filter Type Gelatine

Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 2.5 in. (63 mm) x 2.5 in. (62.5 mm)

Approx. Weight 10.8 oz. (305 g)