§ 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

From manufacturer specifications

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?

By use
  • 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

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SpecificationNikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED FisheyeTTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)
Focal length10.5mm 11mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8 f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22 f/16
Lens typePrime lens Prime lens
FormatAPS-C Full frame
Weight305 g (10.76 oz) ◆600 g
Dimensions63 x 62.5 mm 85 x 72 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.14 m (5.51 inches) ◆0.25 m
Image stabilization—No
Aperture ring—No
Aperture blades7 10 ◆
Optical construction10 elements in 7 groups 12 elements / 10 groups
Lens mountNikon F Canon EF, Nikon F
Released2003 2022
Price—$235 list price
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • 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

Shot on each lens

Nikon Nikkor AF DX 10.5 mm f/2.8G ED Fisheye

Cacti Bloom
Cacti Bloom by carterporier91
The West Patio Today
The West Patio Today by turbguy - pro
An Autumn Surprise
An Autumn Surprise by turbguy - pro
Sidewalk Daisies
Sidewalk Daisies by carterporier91

TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (DSLR)

0318
0318 by arth_hei
0317
0317 by arth_hei
0282
0282 by arth_hei
Spiralling Down
Spiralling Down by Ant_H.
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
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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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