This is a prime lens manufactured by Nikon and the model was launched 2003.
The lens belongs to the category
wide angle prime lenses, a wide angle lens where you do not have the possibility to zoom in and out.
Worth thinking about is that the lens has a Fisheye-character which give the images an extreme wide but curved 'barrel' look which may require some post processing in your image editing software. Though, the lens offers you as a photographer the widest of wide angle views..
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| Compability, auto focus and focal length |
| This lens is designed and meant for Nikon cameras with a smaller sensor (often referred to as 'APS-C') which means that the lens does not fit all camera models. By clicking on the link below you can make sure that the lens works with your camera model and you should do an additional check with your local dealer as well, before you buy the lens just to be sure.
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The possibility to use auto focus (AF) is available for Nikon cameras but only if the camera itself has a built-in auto focus (AF) motor. Some cheaper and budget camera models from Nikon lacks a built-in auto focus motor, and we at Lensora appreciate auto focus, so in the list of compatible cameras we have chosen to display only the cameras that you can get autofocus with.
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| The lens has a focal length of 10 mm.
Since the lens is designed to be used on a camera with smaller sensor ('APS-C') the focal length will be equivalent to 15 mm on your Nikon camera.
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| See compatible cameras and perceived/equivalent focal length |
| Read more about focal length and your field of view |
| Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
| Read more about the auto focus motor and the importance of this part |
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| Lens brightness and image stabilizer |
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The lens brightness and aperture value is f/2,8.
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This aperture value indicates that the lens is very bright.
This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues.
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| The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds. Since the lens is bright, with good aperture value, the lack of image stabilization might not be that big of a deal, although a image stabilizer is always an advantage to have.
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| Read more about the aperture and lens brightness |
| Read more about how an image stabilizer works |
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| Filter and Lens Hood |
| This lens does not support the use of filters which is slightly negative. To have the option to use filters, for their optic purpose or as protection, would have been nice but no.
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Most lenses have the lens hood as an accessory, something that you mount on the lens seperately, but this lens has a lens hood as a fixed part of the lens.
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| Read more about lens hoods |
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| Pictures (product and sample images) |
| In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below. |
| Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc. |
| Images of Nikon AF DX 10,5mm f/2,8 G ED Fisheye |
| Sample pictures taken with Nikon AF DX 10,5mm f/2,8 G ED Fisheye |
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| Things to consider before buying |
| Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilites. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens. |
 | The lens brightness, f/2,8 |
| A lens hood is included (solid construction) |
| Light weight (300 gr) |
 | No built-in auto focus motor |
| Works only on cameras with APS-C sensor |
| Might have a limited use |
| Not possible to use filters |
| The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust |
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