Developed to fit the requirements of advanced amateurs, this new standard lens is an excellent all-round performer, featuring high grade external finishing. Its 5.7x zoom range (24-135mm equivalent in 35mm format) covers wide angle to telephoto, and a host of high-end features that deliver great image quality.
Image stabilisation in the lens gives it a significant up to four-stop advantage, while all manner of lens aberration has been corrected through the use of UD lenses, high-precision aspherical lenses and aspherical lenses. Lens disposition and coatings have been optimized to cut ghosting and flare, while circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft-toned images.
- Filter size: 72mm
- Max aperture: f/3.5-5.6
- With ring USM motor and IS
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 84°30’~18°25’ |
| Angle of View (Horizontal) | 74°10’~15°25’ |
| Angle of View (Vertical) | 53°30’~10°25’ |
| Closest Focusing Distance (m, ft) | 0.35/1.1-infinity |
| Construction (Groups Elements) | 12-17 |
| Diameter x Length (mm) (Approx.) | 81.6 x 87.5 |
| Distance Scale | o |
| Drive System | Ring-type USM |
| Filter Size (mm) | 72 |
| Max. Magnification (x) | 0.21 |
| Min. Aperture | 22~36 |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Anti-dust and Moisture | Not Supported |
| Weight (g) (Approx.) | 575 |
| Accessories (Lens Cap) | E-72 II |
| Accessories (Lens Hood) | EW-78E |
| Accessories (Lens Bag) | LP1116 |
