Perfect for portraiture and a range of other subjects, the f/1.8 max aperture and optical image stabilization provide impressive image quality under low-light conditions and when capturing video.A focal length that is perfect for portraiture and a range of other subjects, a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, Optical SteadyShot™ (OSS) image stabilization and impressive image quality. The large maximum aperture and Optical SteadyShot make it possible to shoot crisp, clear images under low-light conditions that would be beyond the capabilities of a conventional lens.