28-105mm F3.8-5.6 UC-III Lens for Minolta AF - New Addition!

"Sigma Corporation is proud to announce the a member of the latest generation of compact standard zoom lenses, the 28-105mm f3.8-5.6 UC III. This new lens builds upon its predecessors (models UC and UC II), offering the same focal length range (28mm to 105mm), and focusing range (19.7 inches to infinity, at all zoom settings) and providing a slightly larger effective aperture (f/3.8-5.6), while reducing the weight to less than 10 oz. A new lens design, including the use of aspherical optics and new mechanical construction, are credited with the reduction in weight, while maintaining the high level of performance for which these lenses are known. This model retains the internal focusing system and a non-rotating front barrel for convenient filter use." With improvements as noted, lighter weight and remarkably low cost, this lens goes from a good buy in this focal-length range to a best buy."Popular Photography, January 2000"