| Lens Construction | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Angle of View | 102.4º-63.8º (1) |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Miminum Aperture | f22 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm / 9.4 in |
| Filter Size (mm) | 77mm |
| Maximum Magnifications | 1:6.7 |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) |
83.5 x 81 mm/3.3 x 3.2 in |
| Weight | 470g / 16.4oz. |
A DC series lens designed exclusively for use with smaller chip APS-c or 4/3 cameras
HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) allows for fast autofocus speeds & quiet shooting and is capable of full-time manual operation
Three aspherical lens elements offer excellent correction for distortion
Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements employed for effective compensation of color aberration
Internal Focusing System allows the convenient use of a polarizing filter for creative effects & improves the optical performance of the lens at various distances
Awarded the TIPA award, best consumer lens in Europe '2006




