[Rare Lens] $160,000 Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Fisheye Can See Behind You

It’s not everyday that you get to see a rare 1970s Nikkor 6mm Fisheye lens. It’s even more unlikely that you get to see one mounted to the rare Nikon D800 DSLR body! The guys at Grays of Westinster mounted the two elusive beasts to show how insane it is to have a 220º angle of view. If you have $160,000 saved up, and need to see behind you as you shoot, it might be worth picking up one of these rare lenses. Now where are those full res D800 files so everyone can complain about purple fringing?

Focal length/Aperture: 6mm f/2.8
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Picture angle: 220°
Diaphragm: Automatic
Aperture scale: f/2.8-f/22 on’ both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales
Exposure measurement: Via full aperture method; meter coupling ridge provided for Al cameras and meter coupling shoe for non-AI cameras
Distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 0.25m (0.9 ft.) to infinity (oo)
Weight : 5,200g
Dimensions: 236mm dia. x 171mm long (overall); 160mm extension from lens flange
Filters: Built-in: skylight (L1BC), medium yellow (Y 48), deep yellow (Y52); orange (056), and red (R60)
Front lens cap: Slip-on
Lens hood : None; Lens case :Trunk case
Usable teleconverter: TC-200, TC-201