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    Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 16 mm f/ 3.5
    Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 16 mm f/ 3.5

    Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 16 mm f/ 3.5

    16mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Nikon Fisheye Nikkor 16mm f/3.5, designed in the early 1970s, is praised as Nikon's sharpest 16mm lens until the 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E, with excellent corner sharpness even wide open (Ken Rockwell). It has less distortion than typical fisheyes and offers extraordinary mechanical quality (Ken Rockwell). However, it is manual focus and has a 170° field of view, narrower than later f/2.8 models. It suits photographers seeking a sharp, well-built vintage fisheye for full-frame or adapted use, typically costing $300-500 used.