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Specifications
Basic Information
Mounts
EF - CanonF - NikonA - SonyK - PentaxSA - Sigma
Announced Date
March 3, 2009
Release Date
March 2009
MSRP At Launch
$419 USD
MPB Max Price
$149 USD
Weight
395 g
Dimensions
Length88.6mm
Diameter74mm
Optics
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
18mm-50mm(27mm-75mm equiv.)
Image Circle Size
APS-C
Magnification
0.24x
Minimum Focus Distance
0.98ft / 0.30m
Number of Elements
16
Number of Element Groups
12
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 - f/4.5
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Number of Diaphragm Blades
7
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
No
Focus
Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes
Front Element Rotates
No
Stabilization
Has Image Stabilization
Yes
Has Stabilization Switch
Yes
Build & Controls
Has Internal Zoom
Yes
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
No
Filters
Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
67mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
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