A versatile single lens solution for the travelling photographer, the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a compact and affordable lens that doesnt compromise on optical performance. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture permits hand-held shooting in a variety of lighting conditions whilst blurring backgrounds by controlling depth of field. You can shoot both portrait and landscape scenes in low light getting as near as 0.23 m to your chosen subject with dramatic wide-angle perspective. The 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer technology helps create even sharper results, whilst the in-built Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) drives fast and quiet Auto Focus with optional full manual override.BenefitsA classic and affordable lens for general-purpose photographyShoot hand-held even in low light with a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8Get closer to your subject with a 0.23 m focusing distanceCapture even sharper images with 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer technologyThe in-built Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) drives fast and quiet