Compact L-series zoom lens with a picture Stabilizer that compensates for camera shake with the equivalent result of a shutter speed 2 stops quicker. 2 Image Stabilizer modes square measure provided: Stabilizer Mode one (the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM) and therefore the new Stabilizer Mode a pair of that steadies the image throughout horizontal or vertical panning. Mode a pair of detects the panning direction mechanically. The nighest focusing distance is four.9 feet (1.5 m).