17-35mm F2.8-4 EX lens for Minolta AF - New Addition!

"Sigma's 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX is one of the EX Series lenses. It combines a fast f2.8-4 maximum aperture with ultra wide angle zoom lens of 17-35mm. It incorporates aspherical lens elements in the front, as well as rear lens groups, to correct spherical aberration. It also incorporates internal focusing to prevent deterioration of the optical quality at close distances and to eliminate rotation of the front barrel during focusing. The lens materials used in this new lens are lead and arsenic free ecological glass.A Sigma Perfect hood is provided witht this lens."