For definitive long-shot precision and spectacular portraits even in low light, this professional G-Series lens raises the standard of DLSR performance. Its 35mm-equivalent 450mm focal length and ultra-bright f2.8 aperture combine for superb results in virtually any light -- and its high-speed SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) auto-focus is fast, accurate and quiet. A strong, light magnesium lens barrel makes shooting more comfortable even on long wildlife or sports assignments.
Features:
- Fast, f2.8 aperture
- Lightweight design
- Supersonic Wave Motor: A built-in lens motor for faster automatic focusing with high torque at low speed, quick start/stop response, and quiet, smooth operation
- Extra-Low Dispersion Glass: Three precision ED Glass lenses correct chromatic aberrations to provide extremely sharp telephoto images distant subjects as well as dramatic sports close-ups
- Internal Focusing System moves only the internal lens elements, so the overall length does not change -- creating a zoom lens that focuses more quickly and doesn’t affect the balance of your camera
- 2 Direct Manual Focus Modes allow you to quickly revert to manual focus by just turning the manual focus ring of the lens
- Versatile Focus Hold places four focus hold buttons in different lens locations, plus electronic slider focus range selector switch
Includes:
- Front and rear lens cap
- SH0012 petal lens hood
- Lens carrying case
