Date introducedSeptember 2012

 Maximum format size35mm full frame

 Focal length35mm

 35mm equivalent focal length• 52.5mm (1.5x APS-C / DX)

 • 56mm (1.6x Canon APS-C)

 Diagonal Angle of view• 63º (full frame)

 • 44º (APS-C)

 Maximum apertureF1.4

 Minimum apertureF16

 Lens Construction• 13 elements / 11 groups

 • 4 SLD glass element

 • 1 FLD glass element

 • 2 aspherical elements

 Number of diaphragm blades9, rounded

 Minimum focus0.3m

 Maximum magnification0.19x

 AF motor type• Ring-type Hypersonic Motor

 • Full-time manual focus

 Focus methodInternal

 Image stabilization• No

 Filter thread• 67mm

 • Does not rotate on focus

 Supplied accessories*• Front and rear caps

 • Petal-type Hood LH730-03

 • Soft lens case

 Weight665 g (23.5 oz)

 Dimensions77 mm diameter x 94 mm length

(3.0 x 3.7 in)

 Lens MountCanon, Nikon, Pentax (KAF3), Sigma, Sony