The Sony 135mm f/2.8 STF Telephoto lens is a unique telephoto lens for smooth, natural focus effects in foreground and background. The Sony 135mm f/2.8 (T4.5) STF Telephoto lens is an advanced STF (Smooth Transition Focus) telephoto lens incorporates an apodization optical element that distributes light rays to create smooth, aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds that make sharp-focus subjects stand out more vividly. Mounted on the Sony DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 200mm focal length (35mm equivalent). Create smooth, aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds that make sharp-focus subjects stand out more vividly with the Sony SAL-135F28 special purpose lens.

Digital system camera
The Sony Alpha A100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 Megapixel DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide, and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start Auto focus system for faster camera response.

Focus
While subjects remain in sharp focus, out-of-focus backgrounds or foregrounds are blurred smoothly and evenly with gradation that thickens toward the edges of the frame for a pleasing aesthetic effect. After light passes through the apodization element, the lens aperture of f2.8 yields a T (transmissive brightness) equivalent of 4.5; a manual aperture ring can adjust T setting from 4.5 to 6.7.

Availability
The dedicated manual focusing system is controlled by a wide focus ring that?s comfortable to hold and gives you a solid, hands-on feel for pinpoint focusing of your subject. Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect. The Sony 135mm f/2.8 (T4.5) STF Telephoto SAL-135F28 lens can be preordered on September 8th, 2006.

Specifications:

• 135mm f/2.8 (T4.5) STF Telephoto Lens
  
• Smooth Transmission Focus system for pleasing effect
  
• Apodization Lens Element smoothes out-of-focus areas
  
• Subjects stand out vividly against smooth, even backgrounds
  
• Manual aperture ring adjusts from T 4.5 to T 6.7
  
• Manual focusing with comfortable wide focus ring
  
• Circular Aperture gives spot-light sources a circular shape
  
• Focal Length - 35mm Equivalent: 135 mm
  
• Focal Length - APS: 202.5 mm
  
• Angle of View - 35mm Equivalent: 18ﾟ
  
• Angle of View - APS: 12ﾟ
  
• Min Focus Distance: 2.85 ft (87 cm)
  
• Aperture - Maximum: f2.8 (T=4.5)
  
• Aperture - Minimum: f31 (T=f32)
  
• Maximum Magnification: 0.25X
  
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 8 groups with 9 aperture blades
  
• Filter Diameter: 72 mm
  
• Dimensions: 3-1/8 x 3-7/8? (80 x 99 mm)
  
• Weight: 1 lb 9-3/4 oz (730 g)
  
• Supplied Accessories: Front and rear lens cap, SH0014 lens hood

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