The super wide angle manual lens has a diagonal of 106 degrees. This greatly reduces TV distortion to a value of just 0,12% producing high-definition pictures and movies. Chromatic aberration is limited at the highest level due to XD lenses.

Kowa PROMINAR lenses are from design to finish inspection ”Made in Japan” and with the legendary PROMINAR name associated with only the finest optics. Kowa is at the forefront of technology, and has designed lenses and developed drawing over 60 years.

Kowa´s XD (extra-low dispersion glass) Lenses, when combined with a concave lens possessing special dispersion properties, reduces a very high percentage of chromatic aberration.

A dual Link Iris system makes it possible to choose silent or click aperture adjustment. Aperture settings can be changed in an instant to suit the photographic subject.

The construction of the diaphragm blades with 9 elements makes it possible that the aperture shows a circle at all f-numbers, creating a more natural impression.

All internal parts are protected by a solid and rigid aluminum housing. The body feels reassuringly well made with good balance and weightiness in the hand and when attached to a camera body.

The floating mechanism is effective in preventing malfunction and increasing the life of the lens. High optical performance was achieved in all photographic subject distances.

Lens hood, Objective cap, Mount lens cover, Soft case is included.