Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens
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Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye | |
Key features | |
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Maker: | Minolta, Sony |
Ultrasonic motor: | No |
Macro capable: | No |
Unique features: | Fisheye |
Technical data | |
Type: | Special Prime |
Focal length: | 16mm |
Aperture (max/min): | f/2.8-f/22 |
Construction: | 8 groups / 11 elements |
Close focus distance: | 200 mm |
Max. magnification: | 1/1.6 |
Physical | |
Weight: | 400 g |
Filter diameter: | Integrated |
Accessories | |
Lens hood: | Integrated Flower |
Angle of view | |
Horizontal: | 180° |
History | |
Introduced: | 1986 |
Replaced by: | Minolta version succeeded by Sony version in 2006 |
Retail info | |
MSRP US$ | $1000 USD (Sony version) |
Originally produced by Minolta, and currently produced by Sony, the AF 16mm FishEye, is a prime Fisheye lens compatible with cameras using the Minolta AF and Sony α lens mounts. It is a full-frame fisheye lens with a claimed 180° viewing angle.
The front of the lens does not have a mount for filters. Rather a number of filters are built in: Normal, 056, B12, A12. The filters are selected by a rotating dial on the body of the lens.