The Sony 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens provides crisp images in the unique perspective that only a fisheye lens can provide. The Sony 16mm Fisheye is a superb fisheye lens with a look all its own, a fascinating perspective on landscapes, cities, crowds and special events. With a 180° angle of view and extraordinary corner-to-corner sharpness, this lens achieves crisp, clear detail from about 8 inches to infinity. Mounted on the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR camera, it provides a 110° angle of view with 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent). Get a fascinating perspective on landscapes, cities, crowds and special events with the unique view of the 180° angle SAL-16F28 fish-eye lens from Sony.

Image stabilizer
The Sony Alpha 100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 Megapixel DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide, and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start Auto focus system for faster camera response.

Architectural photography
With exaggerated perspective and intriguing visual distortion, this fisheye lens brings images closer to the focal plane for a view beyond the ability of human eye. Built-in filters can be selected by simply rotating a dial on the lens, including Normal, 056 for accented contrast in B&W photos, B12 to correct color by eliminating red tones, A12 to correct color by eliminating blue tones. Pre-orders for the Sony f2.8 16mm Fisheye lens will begin on September 8th, 2006.

Specifications:

• 16mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens
  
• Full 180° viewing angle with intriguing distortion
  
• Unique perspective only a fisheye lens can provide
  
• Extraordinary corner-to-corner sharpness
  
• Crisp focus from about 8 inches to infinity
  
• 4 Built-In Filters: Normal, 056, B12, A12
  
• Quick filter selection with a simple rotating dial
  
• Focal Length - 35mm Equivalent: 16 mm
  
• Focal Length - APS: 24 mm
  
• Angle of View - 35mm Equivalent: 180ﾟ
  
• Angle of View - APS: 110ﾟ
  
• Min Focus Distance: 8.4? (20 cm)
  
• Aperture - Maximum: f2.8
  
• Aperture - Minimum: f22
  
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15X
  
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups with 7 aperture blades
  
• Filter Diameter: Integrated
  
• Dimensions: 2-15/16 x 2-5/8? (75 x 66.5 mm)
  
• Weight: 14.1 oz (400g)
  
• Supplied Accessories: Front and rear lens cap, SH0007 lens hood

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