Key points

Vibration Reduction Offers up to three stops of stabilisation for slower shutter speeds in low light without the risk of blur from camera shake

Fixed f/2.8 aperture A constant, bright aperture throughout the focal length range allows for rapid focusing and shallow depth of field at all focal lengths

Weather sealed Wind and rain cause no huge problems thanks to the sealing

Additional support A tripod collar helps to keep the lens balanced on a tripod