{Features}

• Standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras - 17 to 55mm focal range, fast f/2.8 aperture

• High magnification standard zoom lens specifically for digital SLR's that accept EF-S lenses

• Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster

• UD and aspherical elements to reduce aberrations for outstanding image quality

• Inner focus design with ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and virtually silent operation

• Circular aperture producing attractive background defocus

• 35cm minimum focus distance at all zoom focal lengths

• Manual focussing enabled even during AF mode (full time mechanical focusing)