Lens Construction (Groups/Elements): 12/15 Angle of View: 103°-75° Type of Zooming: Rotation Diaphragm Blade Number: 7 Maximum Aperture: F/4.5-5.6 Minimum Focus: 0.25m (9.8") Macro Mag. Ratio: 1:8 Filter Diameter: 77 Weight: 355g Diameter x Length: 83.2mm x 78.6mm Accessory: Flower shaped lens hood Mount: Canon-D, Minolta-D, Nikon-D
These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.
This new super wide-angle zoom lens, designed for exclusive use with digital SLR cameras using a sensor smaller than full frame, provides the extended focal length covering 17mm (when converted to 35mm format) that is desired by today's advanced and pro photographers using digital SLRs. The lens features an entirely new optical system designed for optimal performance with digital SLR cameras.