![]() Override will then choose faster shutter speeds once f/11 is reached. I set the lens to f/11, so that a superior camera like the FA with cybernetic Since it's soft in the corners at largerĪpertures I use this lens in shutter priority (S) mode at 1/15 second. IN other words, focus on something a few feet away in the center, and the distant objects at the sides will be in better focus. It seems that the subject field curves farther away as you leave the center. I sold that one, too, for about as much as I can buy a new AF version. Open, and I tried to make sure that I always stopped down a few stops. That one also wasn't too hot in the corners wide Really important to him with a fisheye lens, duh.Īnother one in 1994. Happy with the corner sharpness, but as the buyer pointed out, that wasn't I sold it toĪ less picky professional photographer and made it clear that I wasn't It may have met commercial standards it didn't meet mine. Who cheerfully checked it ant assured me it was fine, but even though It came back looking brand new,īut unfortunately the optical performance was now poor. I sent it to Nikon USA who sent it to Nikon Japan for a couple Of the element that was needed for the image. Even though the front element was fracturedĬlear through, it turns out that the fracture didn't go through any part I was bleeding was irrelevant I was disturbed that my lens was destroyed. My fisheye was crushed and the front element fractured. Inquisition) no one expects them to happen. That hadn't happened yet, and as with all freak accidents (and the Spanish That it serves me right for being stupid enough to be photographing thisįrom so close with a fisheye lens, but hey, this was a natural disaster I was thrown to the ground by a flying Christo Umbrella two feet awayįrom a woman who was killed by it. Some typical light falloff.į/4: still about as fuzzy on sides, less light falloffį/5.6: nice out to sides, light falloff goneį/8: good all over about as good as it getsĪ lot of variation in performance sample-to-sample.įirst one I bought in 1984 was sharp at all apertures. Nice center, fuzzy on the sides due to coma. The following performance with a sample bought new in 1994: No ghosts or flare, so feel free to keep the sun in your images. The AF version adds close rangeĢ.5" around (63.5mm) by 2.4" (62.5mm) long. Theta = radians displacement from the axis of the lens.Ĩ elements in 5 groups. Image displacement on film, mm, from the center of the image You math professors, here's the formulae that represent how the subject Regular lens, and if you are used to zooms, even smaller than your zoom. Metering, just like every other popular lens. It offers all the convenience of through-the-lens viewing and Unlike the 8mm fisheye which gives just a silly circle in the middle of ![]() It fills the entire film frame with a useful image, Is a fun and useful lens for FX digital and 35mm. Thanks for helping me help you! Ken.Īugust 2013 Nikon Reviews Nikon Lenses All Reviewsī&H Photo - Video - Pro Audio I use these stores. I'm not NPR I get no government hand-outs and run no pledge drives to support my research, so please always use any of these links for the best prices and service whenever you get anything. This free website's biggest source of support is when you use those or any of these links when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live - but I receive nothing for my efforts if you buy elsewhere. I'd get it at this link directly to them at eBay (see How to Win at eBay) or possibly at Adorama. Nikon 16mm f/2.8 AI-s ( FX, DX and 35mm coverage, rear bayonet filters, 11 oz./310 g, 1'/0.3 m close focus, about $450 used). Home Donate New Search Gallery Reviews How-To Books Links Workshops About Contact
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