A totally new optical system that incorporates three Hybrid Aspherical elements and two high-grade LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements. Together they provide never-before-possible sharpness, contrast and color depth, while eliminating chromatic aberrations inherent to a high-power zoom lens of this magnitude. These state-of-the-art optics are housed in a sophisticated "Quad-Cam Zoom Mechanism" which enables four lens barrels to be extended and retracted effortlessly - achieving compactness at 28mm, while holding precise extension at 300mm. SPECIFICATIONS: Angle of View 75ø-8ø Minimum Focus 49.6in.(1.26m)/28mm, 23.6in.(0.6m)/200mm, 32.3"(0.82m)/300mm Macro Mag. Ratio 1:3.7 Filter Diameter o72