Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye
Nikon Nov 1993
Nikon Full frame

Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye

This is a full-frame prime lens for Nikon F, covering 16 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 1993, it weighs 290 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-angle prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography. The optical design incorporates 8 elements in 5 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
16mm
Focal
290 g
Weight
Nov 1993
Released
Nikon site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
16 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
8 elements in 5 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.25 m (9.84 inches)
Filter size
0 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
63 x 57 mm
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.1% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF 16 mm f/2.8D Fish Eye
Sprinkenhof
01 Sprinkenhof by Strandgutsuche
Late evening in October
02 Late evening in October by aixcracker
On high
03 On high by David Feuerhelm
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04 _DSC9071 copia by Marco Pacini
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05 _DSC9084 copia by Marco Pacini
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06 _DSC0302 copia by Marco Pacini
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07 DSC_4306 by Victor076
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08 20250131_183252_DSC_7627 by Patrick Davies
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09 DSC_4110 by Victor076
Matroyshka Gumi
10 Matroyshka Gumi by Miramiramemories
In the round
11 In the round by David Feuerhelm
Gothic roof
12 Gothic roof by David Feuerhelm
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13 _DSC2811_Hb copia by Marco Pacini
Hanging around
14 Hanging around by David Feuerhelm
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15 E1509261513 by Birna Rørslett
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16 _DSC0904_H copia by Marco Pacini
This afternoon
17 This afternoon by korhankumral
The Lady Chapel
18 The Lady Chapel by David Feuerhelm
Inside the dome
19 Inside the dome by David Feuerhelm
An impressive ceiling
20 An impressive ceiling by David Feuerhelm
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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