Nikon Nikon F Prime

Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S

13mm
f/5.6
Prime
1240 g
Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 13mm at f/5.6 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

A 13mm f/5.6 wide-angle prime lens, the Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 13mm
Maximum aperture: f/5.6
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Weight: 1240 g
Length: 101 mm
Diameter: 115 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S?

At 13mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

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	13mm	108.3°	118°
APS-C	1.5x	20mm	85.4°	95.9°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S?

It is a fixed 13mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 13mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.

What is the Nikon Nikkor-N 13mm f/5.6 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 20mm on full frame, with a 85.4° horizontal and 95.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.