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Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
- Focal length
- 10.5 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 305 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 14 cm
- Length
- 62.5 mm
At a Glance
This fisheye for Nikon F-Mount is designed for APS-C and corresponds to 16 mm in full frame terms. It delivers a very wide view in which lines away from the center appear curved. The aperture is f/2.8, the minimum focus distance 14 cm, and the weight 305 g. It suits creative perspectives and action shots.
Good for
- Creative
- Action
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
- Fisheye projection: straight lines away from the center are rendered curved.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 10.5 mm
- Max. focal length
- 10.5 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 305 g (0.67 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 14 cm (5.51 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 62.5 mm (2.46 in)
- Diameter
- 63 mm (2.48 in)
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com, nikon-asia.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED fit?
The Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 16 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED | Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal Fisheye | Samyang / Rokinon 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS | TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10.5 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 305 g | 475 g | 580 g | 436 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | – | – |
| Min. focus distance | 14 cm | 13.5 cm | 24 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 62.5 mm | 83.1 mm | 103.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED weigh?
The Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED weighs 305 g. It is 62.5 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.
How close can the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED is 14 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED a full-frame lens?
No, the Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 16 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal Fisheye
10mm · f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS
10mm · f/2.8
TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8
11mm · f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye
12mm · f/2.8
Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D
12mm · f/2.8
Irix 11mm F4
11mm · f/4
Samyang / Rokinon 8mm F3.5 Aspherical IF UMC CS II Fisheye
8mm · f/3.5
Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
14mm · f/2.8
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