- FX coverage
- Autofocus (no in-lens focus motor), internal focus
- 15 elements in 11 groups, 2 aspherical elements
- 9-blade rounded aperture diaphragm
- smallest aperture is f/22 (at 24mm)
- 72mm filter ring
- 8" (0.2m) minimum focus; 1:5.9 maximum reproduction ratio
- 3.2 x 3.1" (82.5 x 78.5mm) long, diameter
- 19.2 ounces (545g) weight
- included HB-25 petal lens hood, caps
- US$745
- Model Number 1929
- Announced pre DSLR era
Thom's Mini Review: I'm just not a fan of this lens. Both samples I've tried were certainly not great wide open, which is why most people seem to be attracted to it (the f/2.8 at 24mm versus the f/3.5 of the other variable zoom at this range). I just don't see the half stop aperture gain at the wide end (less at the telephoto end) being worth it, at all. Beyond that, the lens is not AF-S and doesn't have VR, either. The oddball 72mm filter ring size just adds to drawback list. If you need a mid-range zoom that's not f/2.8, the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR and the 24-120mm f/4G VR are much better choices, in my opinion. Not Recommended
