◼ Superb image quality throughout the entire zoom range at all focusing distances
◼ Smallest and lightest F2.8 24-70mm zoom in its class - 695 g
◼ Beautiful F2.8 bokeh throughout the zoom range from advanced optics & 11-blade aperture
◼ Four XD Linear Motors and floating focus achieve fast, precise, quiet AF and excellent response
◼ Minimum focusing distance is just 8.3” at 24mm and 11.8” at 70 mm, 0.32 max magnification
◼ Nano AR coating II effectively suppresses reflections, flare and ghosting
◼ Advanced design reduces focus breathing, focus shift and axial shift when zooming
◼ Aperture ring, click/de-click switch and iris lock for professional aperture control
◼ Two customizable focus hold buttons, zoom smoothness switch
◼ Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability
◼ ED aspherical lens elements correct spherical and chromatic aberrations
◼ Linear Response MF for precise, repeatable manual focus control
◼ Instant auto/manual focus selection via AF/MF switch
◼ Front fluorine coating prevents fingerprints, dust, water and oil
◼ Petal shaped, bayonet mount lens hood with filter control window