A large aperture medium telephoto lens optimised for digital photograpy, featuring a focal length of 85 mm ensuring a a natural perspective. The lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberation caused by focusing. Fulltime manual focus system capabilityThe Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting even in back light photography.The nine bladed diaphragm creates an attractive blur to out of focus images.HSM motor for fast quiet auto focusingThis lens is supplied with a petal type lens hood to block out extraneous light. For digital cameras with APS-C sensors a dedicated hood adapter, which expands the length of the lens hood is suplied and enables the hood to block out extraneous light more effectively.