AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

16mm
f/2.8
Fisheye
290 g
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

A full-frame fisheye that fills the frame with a 180-degree diagonal view. It uses screw-drive autofocus and has a built-in hood and no front filter thread.

Pros

Full-frame 180-degree diagonal view
Compact
Close focus to 0.25m

Cons

No front filter thread
Screw-drive autofocus
Strong fisheye distortion

Verdict

A useful full-frame fisheye. On DX it becomes a very wide view rather than a full diagonal fisheye.

About this lens

The Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D is a fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 16mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Fisheye
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1993
Optical construction: 8 elements in 5 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Weight: 290 g
Length: 57 mm
Diameter: 63 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D?

Creative wide scenes
Interiors
Astrophotography widefield

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°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D fisheye fill the frame on full frame?

Yes, it gives a diagonal fisheye image across the full-frame area. On DX the view narrows to roughly a 24mm equivalent with strong curvature.

Does the 16mm f/2.8D fisheye autofocus on modern Nikon DSLRs?

Only on bodies that drive the lens from the camera, such as the D7500, D750, D500 and D850. Without that motor (D3xxx, D5xxx, Z with FTZ), you focus manually.

Can I use the 16mm f/2.8D fisheye on mirrorless Z cameras?

Yes, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, but autofocus is not available because the adapter has no focus-drive coupling. Use focus peaking and magnified live view.