Sony/Minolta 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye

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Sony 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye
(NOTE: This lens is optically identical to the Minolta)

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Description:

The Sony SAL-16F28 Fisheye 16mm f/2.8 Lens is a full-frame fisheye that covers a diagonal angle of view of 110° (when used with a digital camera). This ultra-wide view provides a fascinating perspective on landscapes, cities, crowds and special events. A special lens hood forms an integral part of the lens barrel. Four built-in filters are included.

• Mounted on the Sony Alpha digital SLR camera, this lens provides a 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent).
  
• Four rotating built-in filters (Normal, 056, B12, and A12) can be selected by simply rotating a dial on the lens.
  
• Extraordinary corner-to-corner sharpness

A Unique View of the World With exaggerated perspective and intriguing visual distortion, this fisheye lens brings images closer to the focal plane for a view beyond the ability of human eye.

4 Rotating Filters Built-in filters can be selected by simply rotating a dial on the lens -- including Normal, 056 for accented contrast in B and W photos, B12 to correct color by eliminating red tones, A12 to correct color by eliminating blue tones.


Performance:

• Focal Length 16 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 24 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/22
• Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
• Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor, DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 180°
• APS-C Picture Angle: 110°
• Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" (20 cm)
• Magnification 0.15x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:6.6
• Groups/Elements 8/11
• Diaphragm Blades 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: NONE
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.62 x 2.95" (6.65 x 7.49 cm)
• Weight: 14.11 oz (400 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

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[groovyone]

Hard to stay out of the shot with this one

Sony A900 : @16mm : 1/1250th : f7.1 : 200 ISO : Aperature Priority Mode : 0 Exp Comp

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Sony A900 : @16mm : 1/2000th : f4 : 200 ISO : Aperature Priority Mode : 0 Exp Comp