§ 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye vs TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye is a 10.5mm f/2.8 prime, and the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) is an 11mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
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Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye better than the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)?
- Wider field of view (10.5mm vs 11mm)
- 295 g lighter (305 g vs 600 g)
- 10 mm shorter (62.5 mm vs 72 mm long)
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.14 m vs 0.25 m)
Why is the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) better than the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye?
- Longer reach (11mm vs 10.5mm)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2003)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 11mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 11mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye | TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10.5mm | 11mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 305 g (10.76 oz) ◆ | 600 g |
| Dimensions | 63 x 62.5 mm | 85 x 72 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.14 m (5.51 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 7 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2003 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $235 list price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · TTartisan
- 62.5 × 63 mm
- 72 × 85 mm
The TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) is 9 mm longer and 295 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye
TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye weighs 305 g, 295 g less than the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) (600 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye focuses down to 0.14 m, against 0.25 m for the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR).
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 11mm.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye or the TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR) better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 11mm.
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