Carl Zeiss has said it will produce a Canon-mount version of its 18mm F3.5 lens. The Distagon T* 3.5/18 super-wide angle lens has previously only been available in the ZF and ZK mounts for Nikon and Pentax cameras, respectively. A Canon-mount version of the lens is being shown at the Photo Imaging Expo 2009 show in Tokyo and will be available 'towards the end of the year,' the company said.
"Компания Карел Цейс объявила о грядушем выпуске версии этого объектива для байонета Канон. Ранее этот супер-широкоугольник Дистагон Т 18мм /3.5 был доступен только в ZF и ZK - версиях байонета для Никона и Пентакс камер соответственно.
Канон-вариант версия этой линзы демонстрировалась на выставке Фото Имаджинг Ехпо 2009 в Токио и будет в продаже к концу года"
Technical Specifications
Focal length 18 mm
Aperture range f/3.5 - f/22 (1/2 steps)
Focusing range 0.3 m - infinity
Number of elements/groups 13/11
Angular field, diag./horiz. 99°/90°
Coverage at close range 44 x 29 cm
Filter thread M 82 x 0.75
Dimensions (with caps) ш 87 mm, length 84 mm
Weight 470 g
Applications & Features Focusing on the perfect moment
This ultra wide angle lens is ideal for capturing breathtaking moments in dramatic perspectives. The Distagon T* 3,5 / 18 offers excellent image performance over the entire image field. The precision floating elements design offers constant high performance over the entire distance range from 0.3 m (0.98 ft) to infinity. Optimum reflection absorption combined with the Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflex coating allow for brilliant pictures even under difficult lighting conditions. Extremely contrasting edges are captured without color fringes due to the optimal color correction. Even combined with a digital SLR using a DX type sensor, this lens has an effective focal length of 27 mm, providing an interesting wide angle perspective.
The Distagon T* 3,5 / 18 is available with F bayonet (ZF) and K bayonet (ZK). Above all, it is ideal for landscape, architecture and commercial photographers.
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