Thom's Commentary: Finally, the "fast normal lens" for DX. Moreover, it's nearly a full on macro lens (1:1.5).
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- Coverage: crop sensor (DX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant, plastic bayonet
- Optic design:
- 8 elements in 7 groups
- 1 aspherical element
- Field of view: 44° diagonal
- Stabilization: none
- Aperture:
- f/1.7 to f/16
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- 6" (0.16m) minimum focus
- 1:1.49 maximum magnification ratio (note: f/3.2 to f/22 at minimum focus)
- Filters: 52mm filter size
- Lens hood:
- Size and weight:
- 2.9” (72mm) long
- 2.8" (70mm) diameter
- 7.8 ounces (220g)
- Model number:
- Price: US$450
- Announced: October 16, 2025