9-blade rounded aperture produces soft and pleasing blur characteristics.
Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and accurate autofocus
Durable magnesium body with rubber mount seal
Ultra-fast classic portrait lens boasting amazing picture quality, high performance and the ability to create dramatic background effects (bokeh)
Engineered for professional portrait, studio and wedding photographers wishing to shoot at fast maximum apertures while retaining the highest performance
Well suited for portraits and low-light shooting situations because of its ability to create a shallow depth of field with exacting sharpness and detail
Optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format digital SLR cameras
Features two focus modes, M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual), to further enhance versatility and adapt to a shooter?s needs
Internal Focus (IF) that allows the lens to focus without changing the barrel length
Nano Crystal Coat to reduce instances of ghosting and flare and a rugged construction to endure aggressive field use