This ultra-telephoto lens is designed to optimize the characteristics of digital SLR cameras & features a new multi layer lens coating. Reduction of flare & ghosting This digitally optimised ultra telephoto lens is equipped with a new multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare & ghosting. This also ensures an accurate colour balance & high definition results ELD Glass Incorporating two Extraordinary Low Dispersion glass elements to reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum & ensure sharp, quality images. The Internal Focus system ensures the overall length of the lens does not change during focusing, ensuring convenient handling & ease of use. HSM The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures an ultra-quiet, high-speed AF function as well as full-time manual focusing capability for Sigma, Canon, & Nikon mount lenses. Rear Filter A 46mm filter can be inserted near the rear of the lens, & a circular polarising filter can be used in situ. Teleconverter Compatibility By adding a 1.4x EX APO teleconverter (optional extra), you can use this lens as a 1120mm F8 MF ultra-telephoto lens or as a 1600mm F11 MF ultra-telephoto lens with a 2.0x EX APO teleconverter.