An image stabilization apparatus is disclosed which can provide enhanced
accuracy of image stabilization. The apparatus includes a movable member
movable relative to a fixed member of the apparatus, plural flexible
members which movably support the movable member at least in a direction
orthogonal to the optical axis, a portion of each of the flexible members
on one end side in a direction along the optical axis being fixed to the
fixed member, a portion of each of the flexible members on the other end
side being fixed to the movable member, and an actuator which drives the
movable member. The flexural rigidity of at least one of the plural
flexible members in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis is
different from that of the other at least one flexible member in that
direction so as to suppress rotation of the movable member driven by the
actuator.