Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens
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| Minolta AF 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye | |
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Maker: | Minolta, Sony |
| Ultrasonic motor: | |
| Macro capable: | |
| 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.

