Konica Minolta 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Digital Zoom Lens for 5D and 7D Digital SLR Cameras

Product Description
Product Highlights of the new Maxxum DT LensesDelivers high performance owing to the optical system specially designed to correspond to the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Gains an anti-shake blur correction effect* with a shutter speed 2 – 3 steps slower when used with the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. Enables high precision ADI (Advanced Digital Integration) flash metering when mounted on the Maxxum 7D by incorporating a distance encoder (distance information internally provided in lens). Beautiful defocused images thanks to a circular aperture. Using a round aperture not only ensures extremely sharp photos but even allows the defocused areas to show smooth gradations that depict natural scenes perfectly.
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Konica Minolta’s line of digital-specific lenses are here, and they offer more performance and more ease of use than ever — thanks to a design that is specifically suited to the needs of digital SLR shooters. Compatible with the Maxxum 5D and 7D cameras, DT series lenses have been developed to maximize the performance of the larger (23.5 x 15.7mm) CCDs found in these cameras. The lenses offer outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity, while offering full compatibility with the Maxxum 5D/7D anti-shake system. Plus, they support Advanced Distance Integration (ADI) for more robust flash metering.

Optical enhancements include aspherical lenses to reduce spherical aberrations, AD (anomalous dispersion) glass, and a special lens coating that reduces the flaring that often occurs in digital SLR cameras. DT series lenses also incorporate an anti-shake correction system that compensates for blur in a manner that is equivalent to two or three shutter speeds slower. Meanwhile, a built-in distance encoder enables precise ADI flash metering. Using information obtained from the encoder, ADI flash metering calculates the optimum exposure settings and flash brightness needed to obtain a beautiful image when using either the internal flash or compatible external flash units.

Another great feature of DT series lenses is their use of a consistently round aperture. Konica Minolta’s specially-designed aperture blades produce a circular opening to help smooth a scene’s out-of-focus areas. A round aperture makes it possible to enhance a defocused image with smooth gradations and depict a scene naturally, for example, sunshine filtering through foliage or grass glistening with morning dew.

The 11-18mm DT lens is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that offers enhanced perspective and superb edge-to-edge sharpness. Note that DT series lenses are not compatible with conventional 35mm SLR cameras.

What’s in the Box
Lens, front cap, rear cap, lens hood.