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Just got a replacement lens over the weekend (yes, we had one but was lost). After about a year of not using any WA lens, the excitement when toying around with this new piece is worthy of a gadget blog entry. Some specs:

• Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 10 – 22mm; 1:3.5-4.5
• Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
• Diagonal Angle of View: 107° 30′ – 63° 30′
• Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system, with focusing cam
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.24m / 0.79 ft.
• Zoom System: Ring USM
• Filter Size: 77mm
• Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 3.3″ x 3.5″, 13.6 oz. / 83.5 x 89.8mm, 385g

This is a sharp lens even at the edges when at full angle! Of course, at 10mm, there are some distortions and abberations but this is expected and can be easily corrected in PS. Suprisingly good body quality and looks like it should be an ‘L’ lense? It is quite pricey at Rm2.6K (during Sunway megasale). Highly recommended for those who wanted a super wide angle not found in 18 – 55mm lenses; good for lanscape and buildings shots. You can even make your friend’s nose look sooo long!

.. will share photos soon.