Description
This updated version with a closer minimum focusing distance of 3m came out in 1985. In addition, it has the modern style hammered black surface finish and lens data a barrel plate instead of on a ring.
Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups
Picture angle: 8° 10´
Aperture scale: f/2.8 – f/22
Distance scale: graduated in feet and metres from 9.8 ft. (3m) to Infinity
Weight: 2500g
Filters: (Rear/Front) 39mm screw-in via special slip-in filter holder/122mm front screw-in
Lens hood: Built-in telescopic
Usable teleconverter: TC-200*, TC-300 or TC-14
*Usable, but there is occasional vignetting
Second-hand Grading Description
- NEWAn item that has not been removed from the box or protective wrapping.
- UNUSEDAn item that may have been removed from the original packaging, but has never been used.
- MINT100% as new
- MINT-98%-99% as new
- EXC++95%-97% as new
- EXC+90%-94% as new
- EXCOriginal finish may have slight scratches or rubbed. No dents or deep scratches.
- VGMay be slightly scratched, scuffed or worn, but in good mechanical order with clean optics
- VG-An item that falls below our regular level of gradings. Items in VG- condition will have excessive signs of use.
Please note that the following important points when you see our grading description. When applied to lenses it means that the optics are in perfect condition. What we are describing is the cosmetic condition of the lens barrel. When it applies to cameras, motor drives, speedlights etc. the understanding is that the item is in perfect working order and the description would mean the exterior appearance. In other words we are judging cosmetic appearance.
“Grays of Westminster, where mint is also a highly prized English adjective.”
– Professional Photographer magazine
