Press Release:
Japanese lens manufacturing giant, Cosina, has launched it's first lens specifically for digital SLR's. The new arrival gives a true 19mm-35mm f3.5 - 4.5 zoom wide angle, which promises to give the same high performance as it's non-digital model. Modifications to improve the overall feel and handling of the lens have been made, which include a 'well balanced' lens when mounted onto a camera body.

The lens is constructed of 11 groups and 13 elements with an angle of view of 97 - 63 degrees. With a rotating zoom it has a minimum aperture of f/22 and a minimum focusing distance of 0.5meters. Weighing in at 300 grammes, the 19-35mm zoom is a compact 82mm in diameter and 67.2 mm in length. It has a filter size of 77mm.

“The lens offers an affordable option for digital SLR users, especially now as cameras are reaching attractive price points for the hobbyist. We’ve been waiting for the right time to launch a digital product, now that digital SLR’s have reached the mass market. We’re confident that our price to performance ratio offered by the new lens will be hard to match.” Comments Steve Fan, Cosina UK spokesperson.

The lens is finished with an all black barrel with rubberised focusing and aperture collars. Available in Nikon and Canon AF mounts. Availability is due early July with a SRP of £199.99.

Cosina is one of the top three largest lens manufacturers in the world, who also manufactures under license for several well-known marqued brands, as well as their own Voigtlander cameras and lenses.

Diameter/ length (mm) - 82/67.2
Lens construction (Groups/ elements) - 11
Angle of view (deg.) - 97 - 63
Type of zoom - Rotation
Min aperture (f) - 22
Min focus (m) - 0.5
Macro ratio - 1:12
Filter size - 77
Weight - 300