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Nikkor AF DX 10.5mm F/2.8G ED Fisheye Lens
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Fisheye Lens. Shows straight lines as curves.
No thread to mount front filters.
Autofocus LensLens Description
The Nikkor AF DX 10.5mm F/2.8G ED Fisheye is an ultra-wide prime designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This bright prime has a 10.5mm focal-length. It provides the same field of view as a 15.75mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This prime lens focuses down to 14cm from the imaging plane. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. While this lens is capable of AF, it does not have a built-in focus motor. It can only focus with a compatible camera body which features a mechanical AF-coupling.
The lens weighs 305g.
This lens is only available for the Nikon F mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Nikon F mount cameras with APS-C (1.5X) sensors.
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Nikkor AF DX 10.5mm F/2.8G ED Fisheye Specifications
| Brand | Nikkor | Model | AF DX 10.5mm F/2.8G ED Fisheye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon F | Max FLM | 1.5X |
| Focal Length | 10.5mm | View Angle | 180° |
| Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 14cm | Magnification | Unknown |
| Filter Size | Aperture Blades | 7 | |
| Size (D x L) | 63 x 63mm | Weight | 305g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Fixed | Focus Motor | External |
| Perspective | Rectangular Fisheye | Introduced | |
| Features | Accepts gelatin filters | ||
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Nikkor 10.5mm F/2.8 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Fisheye Lens. Shows straight lines as curves.No thread to mount front filters.Autofocus Lens| 10.5mm Focal-Length | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
| No filter thread | AF with MF Switch |
| Nikon F Mount | APS-C (1.5X) Coverage |
| 305g Lens Weight | 63 x 63mm (D x L) |
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