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Nikkor AF 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Fisheye - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)
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Sample Images
Here're a couple of sample images taken with the Nikon D80 and RAW-converted via
Nikon Capture NX - consequently the CAs have been corrected here.
The images were kindly supplied by Dr. Thomas Rubach!.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D80 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
10.5mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/9.5 @ 1/350s |
| Size |
3872x2592 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D80 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
10.5mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/30s |
| Size |
2592x3872 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D80 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
10.5mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
3872x2592 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D80 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
10.5mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
3872x2592 |
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Verdict
The Nikkor AF 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Fisheye is a very decent
performer with a very high resolution for most of the image frame. The primary weaknesses
are chromatic aberrations (color shadows at the borders) and purple fringing (color blooming).
Lateral CAs can be reduced rather easily via imaging tools but this is more difficult
with PF. If the Nikkor and the Tokina 10-17mm are a guidance these weaknesses
seem to be rather typical for this lens class. The high degree of barrel distortion is
naturally a feature to enjoy and not a bug. The build quality of the lens is very
high and regarding its super-compact size and low weight it should easily find its
niche in your photo bag. At around 650€/US$ the Nikkor isn't exactly a cheap lens
though.
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