The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS is a handy, all-in-one compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while traveling, etc. This lens offers the highest optical performance in its class, plus the convenience of focusing as close as 2.3 feet over the entire zooming range. This lens is also equipped with a dual-mode Image Stabilizer suitable for panning as well as stationary subjects. With full-time manual focus, optimized lens coatings to minimize ghosting and flare when used with a digital camera, high resistance to dust, moisture and water droplets, this is a lens that 's extremely easy to use, and ideal for a wide variety of applications including nature, wildlife, sports, and documentary photography. High resistance to dust, moisture and water droplets Two-stage Image Stabilization can correct for all types of camera shake or just up/down shake (for use when panning with a moving subject) 8-blade circular aperture produces attractive background defocus Optical design incorporates 3 UD elements and 2 Aspherical elements for excellent aberration correction and superior optical performance throughout the entire zoom range Focus limiter switch