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AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
- 10mm
- f/2.8
- Prime
- 305 g
- Min focus 0.14 m
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Quick answer
A 2003 diagonal fisheye designed for Nikon DX bodies, giving a 180-degree view across the frame diagonal. It has a built-in hood and no front filter thread.
Pros
- 180-degree diagonal view on DX
- Close focus to 0.14m
- Compact at about 305g
- Built-in hood
Cons
- DX only; vignettes on full frame
- No front filters
- Fisheye distortion is not for every subject
Verdict
A compact fisheye for DX cameras. It is not meant for FX use.
About this lens
This 10.5mm f/2.8 APS-C wide-angle prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 10mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2003
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.14 m
- Weight
- 305 g
- Length
- 62.5 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED?
- Creative fisheye shots on DX
- Skate and action photography
- Interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 16mm | 97.6° | 107.9° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G fisheye work on full-frame cameras?
It covers only the DX area, so on FX bodies the corners go black unless the camera is set to its DX crop.
What field of view does the 10.5mm fisheye give?
It gives a 180-degree diagonal view on DX bodies. Straight lines away from the centre curve.
Does the 10.5mm fisheye autofocus on Z cameras?
No. It is a screw-drive lens without its own motor, so on Z bodies via the FTZ adapter it is manual focus only. It also needs a DSLR with a built-in focus motor for autofocus.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
