Quick answer
The Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI is a fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 330 g
- Length
- 60.5 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI 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/3.5.
What is the Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI 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 Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 AI fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
