This compact, lightweight zoom lens is ideal for both digital and 35mm SLR cameras. With a large, fast f/2.8 aperture and a minimum focusing distance of 19.7 throughout the entire zoom range, this lens is ideally suited for traveling, landscape photography and general photography. This digitally optimized diagonal fisheye lens uses an aspherical lens element for excellent correction of distortion and is equipped with a new multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. A zoom hood is supplied with this lens for complete depth in the telephoto range and glare-free shooting in the wide-angle range.