With Carl Zeiss optics this lens is of excellent quality. Its great strength is that it is specifically designed for the smaller APS-size sensor found on the Sony models whilst covering the equivalent of 24mm focal length at the wideangle end of its zoom range. At its telephoto end, the equivalent on a 35mm film camera would be 120mm. Great versatility. Carl Zeiss have used their renowned T* anti flare coating to keep contrast nice and crisp too.

Here are some important advantages of this lens:

• 5x Zoom Range
• Circular aperture for more natural blurred backgorunds
• 2 Aspherical elements for correction of aberrations giving sharp detail
• Auto clutch mechanism (non-turning focus ring during Autofocus)
• Comfortable operation with wide focus ring

Main Specifications:

Configuration: 14 elements in 10 groups
Aspherical Lenses: 2 (2 surface)
Angle of View (APS): 83°-20°
Aperture Blades: 7
Minimum Aperture: f22-f29
Minimum Focus: 0.35m
Non-rotating Focusing Ring in AF Mode: Yes
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 72x83mm
Weight: 445g

• Bag/Case size (not supplied): Lens Case 1s
• Dimensions for Lenses: 72 x 83mm
• Weight (g): 445
• Type: Zoom
• Type: Standard , Wide Angle, Telephoto
• Lens Fitting: Sony A-mount for DSLR
• Focusing: Auto
• Filter - Size: 62mm