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NiSi - 16mm f/2.8 ASPH. Ultra-Wide Medium Format Lens (Hasselblad XCD Mount)

Model: NISI-MEDLENS-16
SKU: 13139621

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16mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide Hasselblad XCD Lens

Features

  • Ultra-Wide 16mm Field of View

    Bright f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: A fast f/2.8 aperture lets you work at lower ISO for cleaner night skies, astrophotography, and dim interiors on high-resolution sensors.

Specifications

  • Lens Mount Compatibility
    Olympus 4/3
    Lens Type
    Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom
    Minimum Focal Length
    750 millimeters
    Maximum Focal Length
    1000 millimeters
    Maximum Aperture
    f/2.8
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