- An advanced optical design to cover the mid-telephoto (83mm) to telephoto (300mm)
- Image stabilization for shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops slower
- Two linear motors for high-speed AF and quiet operation
- Two ED lens elements and one Super ED lens element for increased performance and effective control against chromatic aberrations
- FUJINON's proprietary HT-EBC coating on the entire lens surface to effectively prevent reflections, and control flare and ghosting
- Minimum focal distance of 1.1m across the entire zoom range to enable telephoto close-ups
- A 1/3EV step aperture ring for users to easily adjust the aperture while holding the camera up to their eye
- High quality, metal construction focus ring and aperture ring