18-50/2.8 EX DC Macro

Large aperture zoom lens designed specially for use with digital SLR cameras and includes a minimum focusing distance of 20cm.

This lens is specially designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras and provides a high level of optical performance. It has a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, offers superior peripheral brightness as well as a compact and lightweight construction. A maximum magnification of 1:3, makes this lens ideal for close-up photography. The Nikon fit version also includes an HSM auto focus motor.

This large aperture standard zoom lens, with close-up ability, is ideal for all types of photography including portraits, landscapes and snap shots.

The constant large aperture enables easy confirmation of focusing through a bright viewfinder. This lens is perfectly suited for low light conditions indoors or at dusk.

Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements provide excellent correction of colour aberrations. This lens produces an exceptional level of optical performance.

Its design incorporates both glass-mold and hybrid aspherical lens technology which offers a compact and lightweight construction.

This lens has excellent correction for vignetting, a common problem with large aperture lenses. Its new design ensures superior peripheral brightness. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.

The lens is equipped with an inner focusing system. The non-rotating front lens element makes the lens suitable for using its petal-type lens hood and circular polarising filters