| Maker | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon F-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Screw drive |
| Focal length | 10.5mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 16mm |
| Image format | DX (APS-C) |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8–22 |
| Close focus distance | 0.14m |
| Max. magnification | 1:5 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Construction | 10 elements in 7 groups |
| Features | |
| Lens-based stabilization | |
| Macro capable | |
| Aperture ring | |
| Application | Fisheye |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 62.5mm |
| Diameter | 63mm |
| Weight | 305g |
| Filter diameter | Rear gelatin type |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | Built-in |
| Case | CL-00715 |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 180° (with DX format) |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2003 |
TheAF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mmf/2.8G ED is afisheye lens manufactured byNikon for use onNikon DX format digital SLR cameras. It provides a full 180-degreeangle of view on a DX format camera.
Nikon announced the lens on 22 July 2003.[2] It was the firstprime lens released by Nikon specifically designed forNikon DX format DSLR cameras. The lens produces a distinctive rectangular fisheye image, which fills the DX format frame (as opposed to a circular fisheye lens which produces a circular image). The lens does not support autofocus on theD40,D40X,D60,D3000, andD5000 as it does not have a built-in focus motor.