Standard zoom lens with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio.
With the Image Stabilizer turned on, you can obtain sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without using flash or a tripod. Very handy for places where flash is prohibited. Uses ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocus and full-time manual focus. Closest focusing distance is 20 in. (50cm).

• Broad zoom range includes popular focal lengths, from 28mm wide-angle for tight interiors and group shots, to 135mm telephoto, great for sports, nature photography or portraits.

• Image Stabilizer mechanism compensates for camera shake, permitting hand-held photography at the slower speeds necessary in dim light when the use of flash or a tripod is undesirable, impractical or forbidden. Choosing slower speeds also allows use of smaller apertures, resulting in increased depth-of-field.

• Advanced ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) drive delivers precise, silent, high-speed autofocusing. (Full-time manual focus is also provided.)

• Pulse control Electromagnetic Diaphragm (EMD) provides quick and accurate aperture control for optimal auto exposure performance.

• Extremely compact and lightweight lens, particularly when considering its near 5X zoom ratio and IS mechanism.

• Advanced optical system features internal focusing design with six moving lens groups controlled by a patented Super Inner Cam mechanism for compact size, faster AF and excellent image quality at all distance settings.

• Aspherical lens element preserves sharpness and color clarity from edge to edge.

• Type: Canon EF mount zoom lens

• Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups (GMo aspherical lens at G14R2)

• Angle of view (Diagonal, 35mm format): 76 degrees - 18 degrees

• Minimum aperture: f/22-f/36

• Minimum focusing distance: 19.7 inches (0.5m)

• Filter size: 72mm

• Functions: AF, AE operation, auto aperture, full aperture metering, full-time manual focusing also possible

• IS max. correctable angle: +/- 0.65 degrees at infinity

• AF system: Internal focusing with Ultrasonic Motor (USM)

• Diaphragm: Pulse control EMD (electromagnetic diaphragm)

• Coating: Super Spectra

• Length: 3.1 inches (78.4mm)

• Diameter: 3.8 inches (96.8mm)

• Weight: 17.6 oz (500g)

• Lens hood: EW-78B

• Lens cap: E-72U

• Case: LP-1116 (soft)