AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye
- 16mm
- f/2.8
- Fisheye
- 400 g
- Min focus 0.2 m
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Quick answer
The Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 16mm f/2.8 fisheye lens, the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye is designed for Sony A mount bodies. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1986
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Weight
- 400 g
- Length
- 66 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
