With its 114° picture angle and f/2.8 fast aperture, this lens offers dramatic angle of view in demanding situations. Particularly suited for the demands of photojournalism, this high-performance, ultra-wideangle lens is the perfect complement to Nikon's Professional Digital SLR D1. [The lens's effective coverage is equivalent to using a 21mm on 35mm (135) film format.] Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and aspherical lens elements deliver superior optical performance.
Features: Hybrid aspherical lens elements and ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast images. RF (rear focus) system for superior optical performance. Rectilinear design provides streight-line subject rendition. Built-in flower type lens hood. Specifications: Lens Construction: 14 elements in 12 groups; 2 Aspheric and 1 ED element Picture Angle: 114 degrees (35mm format), 90 degrees (Nikon DX format) Minimum Focus Distance: 8 inches Attachment/Filter Size: Gelatin filter holder at rear of lens Dimensions (diameter x length - in.): 3.4 x 3.3 inches Weight (oz.): 23.6 oz Nikon Lens Hood: Built-in Flower type |