Equipped with image stabilization, this telephoto zoom lens is designed specifically for digital SLR cameras that support the EF-S series. Thanks to an optical system that maximizes the potential of a small image circle, it boasts a high zoom ratio while maintaining a wonderfully compact and lightweight design. Superb ease-of-handling assures effortless shooting of fast moving subjects and the super compact IS unit reduces camera shake by up to approximately four full shutter speeds steps*¹ – a must at long focal lengths and helpful when focusing and framing. Because the IS unit automatically distinguishes between normal shooting and panning, it ensures appropriate camera shake compensation without the need for manual adjustments. This brings peace of mind in situations containing both static and dynamic activity, as well as when shooting erratically moving subjects such as children and animals.

Featuring a UD lens element to greatly minimize color bleeding, this lens delivers sharp, clean images that exhibit high resolution and superb contrast. Both the lens element array and lens coating are optimized to reduce flare and fhost, problems often associated with digital SLR photography. A minimum shooting distance of approximately 1.1m/3.6 feet applies over the entire zoom range and combines with a circular aperture to produce extraordinary close-ups with beautiful background blurs.

NOTE: Can only be used with digital SLR cameras that support EF-S lenses.