Originally produced by Minolta, and currently produced by Sony, the AF Fish-Eye 16mm, is a prime Fisheye lens compatible with cameras using the Minolta A-mount and Sony A-mount lens mounts. It is a full-frame fisheye lens with a 180° viewing angle.
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| Maker | Minolta, Sony |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8-f/22 |
| Close focus distance | 0.20m |
| Max. magnification | 1/1.6 |
| Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Features | |
| Ultrasonic motor |  No |
| Macro capable | No |
| Unique features | Fisheye |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 400g |
| Filter diameter | Integrated |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | Integrated Flower |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 180° |
| History | |
| Introduction | 1986 |
| Predecessor | Fish-Eye Rokkor 16mm f/2.8 |
| Successor | Minolta version succeeded by Sony version in 2006 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 1000 USD (as of 2006) |
The front of the lens does not have a mount for filters. Rather a number of filters are built in: Normal, 056, B12, and either FLW (in older versions) or A12 (in newer versions). The filters are selected by a rotating dial on the body of the lens.
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