Optical Technologies Newly developed optical glass materials each having unique dispersion characteristics allowed improved control over chromatic aberrations and geometric distortion. Lens element surface accuracy has been improved two-fold over those in the earlier HDgc lenses contributing to the improved MTF performance
New Multilayer Optical Coatings combined with new deposition processes produce an improved optical contrast ratio
Three-part Internal Focus is a Canon design innovation that reduces changes in aberrations when focusing to different object distances while also exercising improved control over any tendency for focus breathing
New and more powerful computer design tools facilitated a greater degree of optimization of multiple optical variables in the lens design
Control Technologies Enhanced servo system called Shuttle Shot that adds value-added creativity to handheld acquisition systems
Advanced Drive technology – encompasses servo control that allows the operator to precisely zoom between tow pre-programmed zoom positions
Maximum Zoom speed is 1.2 seconds over entire range
Optomechanical Technologies Extensive use of 3D CAD-CAM design facilitated a design that paid high attention to operator comfort and attendant lowering of fatigue during protracted shooting:
Special Magnesium alloy body for light weight and exceptional durability
Computer simulation of the optomechanical design allowed examination of optimized anti-reflection internal barrel coatings, and structural techniques (light blocking grooves and knife edges) that produced greater control over harmful light reflections within the lens barrel that can be stimulated by strong light sources
Ecological Design All contemporary Canon lenses avoid the use of materials and substances potentially harmful to the environment. Lead has been removed from all optics and other identified substances from all components comprising the composite lens system.
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