Nikon Nikonos 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor Lens
The Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor is a 15mm f/2.8 lens designed for Nikonos mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikonos 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor
Key Features — Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor
15mm Underwater Prime: Fixed 15mm focal length provides a genuinely wide field of view suited to capturing expansive reef systems, wrecks, and marine life at close range.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Fast maximum aperture helps gather light in the typically dim conditions found below the surface, allowing for usable exposures at depth.
Nikonos System Exclusive: Designed specifically for the Nikonos amphibious film camera system, making it one of the few lenses built to operate directly in water without a separate housing.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers the full 35mm film frame with no vignetting, delivering the complete wide-angle perspective on the Nikonos film bodies it was designed for.
Manual Focus Design: Direct manual focus control lets the shooter pre-set focus distance — a common and practical technique in underwater photography.
560g Solid Build: Substantial construction at 560g reflects the robust engineering required for a lens intended to withstand repeated aquatic use and water pressure.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Underwater, Adventure, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Film |
| Lens Mount | Nikonos |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 560g |
Description — Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor
The Nikon Nikonos 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor is a prime wide-angle lens built specifically for the Nikonos film camera system. With a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it is engineered to deliver a wide field of view with solid low-light capability. The lens operates entirely via manual focus, giving the photographer direct, tactile control over the focus point.
Covering a full-frame image circle and mounted via a Nikon F mount, it is purpose-built for the demands of film-based photography in the Nikonos ecosystem. The lens weighs 560g and has no image stabilization or filter thread, reflecting its specialized, dedicated design. For underwater film photographers working with the Nikonos system, this 15mm prime offers a focused and capable wide-angle tool.
Pros — Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor
- ✓Wide 15mm focal length provides a broad field of view for expansive scenes
- ✓Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture helps gather light in low-light environments
- ✓Full-frame coverage ensures no vignetting on the intended film format
Cons — Nikon 15mm f/2.8 UW Nikkor
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability
- ✗No image stabilization
- ✗No filter thread, limiting the use of standard screw-on filters
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