The Canon e-HDxs HJ17ex7.6B-VASE is a 17x wide angle 2/3" lens built to offer high performance in HDTV news gathering. The lens weighs less than 4 lb and can be relied upon under harsh conditions. Additionally, the lens is also equipped with features such as internal focus and shuttle-shot programmable positioning. The focal-length range is 7.6 to 130mm with a minimum object distance of 0.56 meters (1.8 feet) and comes with a 4:3 crossover element preserving image angle.