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Specifications
Basic Information
Mounts
EF - CanonF - NikonA - SonySA - SigmaK - Pentax
Announced Date
January 2005
Release Date
2005
MSRP At Launch
$299 USD
MPB Max Price
$123 USD
Weight
550 g
Dimensions
Length122mm
Diameter76.6mm
Optics
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
70mm-300mm
Image Circle Size
Full-frame
Magnification
0.5x
Minimum Focus Distance
3.12ft / 0.95m
Number of Elements
14
Number of Element Groups
10
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/4 - f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Number of Diaphragm Blades
9
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
No
Focus
Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
micromotor
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes
Front Element Rotates
No
Stabilization
Has Image Stabilization
No
Build & Controls
Has Internal Zoom
No
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
No
Filters
Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
58mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
No
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