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Internal Focusing System Internal lens elements move, so the overall length does not change -- creating a lens that focuses more quickly and doesn’t change balance.

Aspherical Lens Elements Three aspherical elements correct visual aberrations more effectively across the entire zoom range and help reduce weight.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass Two ED Glass lenses minimize flare and greatly reduce chromatic aberration, giving you sharp, clear shots even at full telephoto extension.

Circular Aperture Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Focal Length- APS: 27-300mm (35mm Equivalent: 18-200mm)
Filter Diameter- 62mm
Minimum Focus Distance- 1' 6" (45cm)
Magnification- x 0.27
Lens Groups-Elements- 13 groups, 15 elements
Distance Scale- Yes
Distance Encoder- Yes
Aperture (Max.)- f/3.5 - 6.3
Aperture (Min.)- f/22 - 40
Blades- 7 aperture blades
Aspheric Elements- 3 aspheric
Lens Type- Standard Zoom

Front and rear lens cap SH0008 petal lens hood