The Di II lens is designed exclusively for digital SLRs with APS-C sized sensors. The lens is a high-power zoom boasting a zoom ratio of 13.9X covering a 28mm wide-angle to 388mm ultra telephoto focal length range when converted to a full frame/35mm film format. It has won the EISA Photo Award – European Consumer Lens of the Year 2007-2008.
Features
- Use of an LD (Low Dispersion) glass element and one AD (Anomalous Dispersion) lens in the first group to minimize on-axis chromatic aberration while achieving the 250mm ultra-tele focal length
- Revolutionary Minimum Focusing Distance of 0.45m (17.7") throughout the Entire Zoom Range Affords a 1:3.5 Macro Capability
- Internal Surface Coating to Reduce Ghosting and Flare
- Ultra High Zoom Power, yet Lightweight and Compact Design Thanks to New Mechanical Devices
- Zoom Lock Mechanism
- Two hybrid aspherical lens elements serves to meet the desired compactness and results in sufficient compensation of aberrations, including astigmatism
