- Lightweight, compact standard zoom lens
- Most light weight lens in its class
- Available in USM and non USM versions
- Micro USM II and inner focusing for silence and high-speed AF
- Optical system constructed using only lead-free glass
- New rubber zoom ring for improved "holdability"
- PMo aspherical lens for high image quality at all focal lengths
- Closest focusing distance of 0.48m at all zoom focal lengths