Nikkor 13mm f/5.6[1]
MakerNikon
Technical data
Focal length13.3mm
Crop factor135 film format
Aperture (max/min)f/5.6 - f/22
Close focus distance0.30 m (1.0 ft)
Diaphragm blades7
Construction16 elements in 12 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motorNo No
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationUltra-wide angle prime
Physical
Max. length100 mm (88.5 mm from flange)
Diameter115 mm
Weight1240 g (AI version)
Filter diameterrear bayonet type
Accessories
Lens hoodBuilt in
CaseCL-14
Angle of view
Horizontal108°
Vertical85°
Diagonal118° (with 135 film format)
History
IntroductionMarch 1976
Retail info
MSRP8,229.00 (1979 price) USD

The Nikkor 13mm f/5.6 is an ultra-wide angle rectilinear lens which was manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon F mount cameras until 1998.[1] It has been dubbed 'The Holy Grail', for its low-distortion ultra-wide capabilities. The lens was produced by Nikon only upon receipt of an order, thus making it one of the Nikon lenses with the least number manufactured.

Introduction

As a highly perfected rectilinear lens, straight lines are rendered perfectly straight (while a similar focal length Fish-Eye lens will distort such lines). This photograph was taken at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, CA with the 13mm Nikkor.

The lens was prototyped in 1973 and released on an 'order only' basis from March 1976. It was designed by Mr Ikuo Mori, First Optical Section, Optical Designing Department (now retired) and built in Japan.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d Haruo Sato (2009). "The world's widest angle of field Tale 9 : Nikkor 13 mm f/5.6". NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights. Nikon Corporation. Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
  2. ^ Foo, Lee (2001). "Additional Information on Nikkor 13mm Ultrawideangle lenses". Retrieved 2009-02-23.
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