Konica Minolta UK Press Release

Konica Minolta introduces new DT series lenses

As the new standard for digital SLR cameras, DT lenses are ideally suited to digital SLR cameras such as the Dynax7D and Dynax 5D that are equipped with APS-C sized (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CCD’s.

Konica Minolta AF DT Zoom 18 -70 mm F3.5 to 5.6 (D) - £110.00
Konica Minolta AF DT Zoom 11-18 mm F4.5 to 5.6 (D) - £449.00
Konica Minolta AF DT Zoom 18-200 mm F3.5 to 6.3 (D) - £379.99

The 18-70mm and 11-18mm lenses will be available in September 2005. The 18-200mm lens will be available in November 2005.

1. Optimum high-performance optical design for digital SLR cameras
To ensure consistently high quality images, the Dynax5D uses an optical system ideally suited to a APS-C sized (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CCD, in addition to spherical lenses to reduce spherical aberrations, AD (anomalous dispersion) glass, and a special lens coating that reduces flare that can occur in digital SLR cameras.

2. Effective Anti-Shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed 2 – 3 stops slower*1 with Dynax digital SLR camera

3. Distance encoder enables precise ADI flash metering
Using information obtained from the lens’ built-in distance encoder, Advanced Distance Integration (ADI) flash metering calculates the optimum exposure settings and flash brightness needed to obtain a beautiful image when using either the internal flash or external flash units such as the Program Flash 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D), and 2500(D).

4. Circular aperture beautifully enhances defocused images
A round aperture makes it possible to enhance a defocused image with smooth gradations and depict a scene naturally, for example, sunshine filtering through foliage or grass glistening with morning dew.

Note: Dynax DT series lenses are not compatible with conventional 35mm SLR cameras.

Konica Minolta AF DT ZOOM 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 (D)
Focal length*: 18-70mm
Angle of view: 76° (18mm) - 23° (70mm)
Aperture: Maximum: f/3.5(18mm) –5.6 (70mm) Minimum: f/22(18mm)-36(70mm)
Blades: 7-blade circular
Optics: Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Includes one AD (anomalous dispersion) glass elements and one
Aspheric element.
Focusing: AF motor: Camera body (coupler)
Method: Front focusing
Minimum focus distance: 0.38m
Maximum magnification: 1/4
Filter diameter: 55mm
Lens hood: Petal-type hood with bayonet mount
Dimensions: 66 (dia.) x 77 (length) mm
Weight: 240g
Lens mount: Minolta A mount
Standard accessories: Front cap, Rear cap, Lens hood
Optional accessory: Soft case

Konica Minolta AF DT ZOOM 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 (D)
Focal length*: 11-18mm
Angle of view: 104° (11mm) - 76° (18mm)
Aperture: Maximum: f/4.5(11mm) –5.6(18mm) Minimum: f/22(11mm)-29(18mm)
Blades: 7-blade circular
Optics: Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
Includes one AD (anomalous dispersion) glass elements and three
Aspheric elements.
Focusing: AF motor: Camera body (coupler)
Method: Internal focusing
Minimum focus distance: 0.25m
Maximum magnification: 1/8
Filter diameter: 77mm
Lens hood: Petal-type hood with bayonet mount
Dimensions: 83 (dia.) x 80.5 (length) mm
Weight: 350g
Lens mount: Minolta A mount
Standard accessories: Front cap, Rear cap, Lens hood
Optional accessory: Soft case

Konica Minolta AF DT ZOOM 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 (D)
Focal length*: 18-200mm
Angle of view: 76° (18mm) - 8° (200mm)
Aperture: Maximum: f/3.5(18mm) –6.3(200mm) Minimum: f/22(18mm)-40(200mm)
Blades: 7-blade circular
Optics: Construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
Includes two AD (anomalous dispersion) glass elements and three
Aspheric elements.
Focusing: AF motor: Camera body (coupler)
Method: Internal focusing
Minimum focus distance: 0.45m
Maximum magnification: 1/3.71
Filter diameter: 62mm
Lens hood: Petal-type hood with bayonet mount
Dimensions: 73 (dia.) x 85.65 (length) mm
Weight: 407g
Lens mount: Minolta A mount
Standard accessories: Front cap, Rear cap, Lens hood
Optional accessory: Soft case

*:Lens focal lengths indicates the focal length obtained when he lens is mounted on a 35mm SLR body.
When mounted on the Dynax 7D and Dynax 5D, the actual focal length will be approximately 1.5x longer
than the stated focal length.

*AF DT lens series are not compatible with conventional 35mm SLR cameras.

* Maxxum, Dynax are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.