Fast aperture super telephoto lens, suitable for distant subjects in field sports, wildlife and surveillance. A new optical design delivers crisp, high contrast images and features ultra-quiet Autofocus performance, Vibration Reduction II to combat the effect of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, and practical close focusing capabilities. Designed for digital, this lens includes a Nano Crystal coating, ED glass and rounded diaphragm blades to produce images full of detail with excellent out of focus characteristics.

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Ultra-fast aperture, super telephoto lens.

VR II (Vibration Reduction) offers effects equivalent to using a shutter speed 2.5* stops faster.

Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.

Closest focusing distance: 5m.

Excellent dust and water resistance.

Meniscus protective glass element.

A/M mode prevents accidental switching when using autofocus mode.

Focus preset possible.

Tough aluminum Trunk case CT-604.

    • Focal length

    • 600 mm

    • Maximum aperture

    • f/4

    • Minimum aperture

    • f/22

    • Lens construction

    • 15 elements in 12 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element

    • Angle of view

    • 4°10’ (2°40’ with DX-format camera)

    • Minimum focus distance

    • 5.0 m/16.4 ft. (AF), 4.8 m/15.7 ft. (MF)

    • Maximum reproduction ratio

    • 1/7.4

    • No. of diaphragm blades

    • 9 (rounded)

    • Filter attachment size

    • 52 mm

    • Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)

    • Approx. 166 x 445 mm/6.5 x 17.5 in.

    • Weight

    • Approx. 5,060 g/11.2 lb.

    • Supplied accessories

    • Lens Hood HK-35, Heavy duty case CT-607, Dedicated filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod collar

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