- DX coverage
- Autofocus (in-lens focus motor), internal focus
- 17 elements in 11 groups, 3 aspherical, 2 ED elements
- 7-blade aperture diaphragm
- smallest aperture is f/22 (at f/3.5)
- vibration reduction
- 72mm filter ring
- 1'4" (0.38m) minimum focus; 1:4.54 maximum reproduction ratio
- 3.4 x 2.8" (85 x 72mm) long, diameter
- 17.1 ounces (485g) weight
- included HB-39 bayonet lens hood, CL-1015 soft pouch, caps
- US$700
- Model Number 2178
Thom's Mini Review: One of the best mid-range zooms for DX, covers a 24-128mm equivalent field, and does so with aplomb. With the massive megapixels we're getting now in DX, you need a lens at least this good to get the most of those pixels; the cheaper kit lenses can disappoint. It would nice if this lens had a slightly higher quality build or a fixed aperture, but it's still better than anything else in the midrange other than the 17-55mm f/2.8 and 24-120mm f/4 VR (which barely qualifies as mid-range with it's 36mm equivalent starting focal length on DX).
Recommended (2009 to 2016)
