Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
$995.99
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8 years ago
The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
7 years ago
Canon EF-S17-55MM F2.8 IS USM Digital Lens EFS1755 review
The EF-S naming refers to the S hort-back focus design which is only compatible to APS-C EOS SLRs starting with the EOS 300D (Digital Rebel). EF-S lenses feature a protruding rear element which requires a special mirror design to avoid a collision of the mirror and the rear part of the lens.
6 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM review
It's the nearest thing to a pro-grade Canon EF-S standard zoom...
Pros:
- Fast
- consistent
- accurate autofocus
- Generous f/2.8 maximum aperture
Cons:
- Big for an APS-C lens
- No weather seals
8 years ago
Great Focus and zoom
Perhaps I am fortunate that I haven't had a dust problem yet. I took the lens, as my only lens, to an outing in Utah and Arizona. Beautiful focus and color for the sandstone formations and the wide angle shot well for the landscapes.
Pros:
- Comparatively light
Cons:
- Doesn't come with a hood
17 years ago
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is a fast lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, so you can use it to obtain a shallow depth-of-field or help with reasonable exposures in lowlight situations.
15 years ago
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons:
- Weak Casing
17 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2,8 USM IS - Retest @ 15mp / Review
As mentioned the lens is not a designated L grade lens and while this may not be really obvious based on the naked specifications it does show up with respect to its build quality.
13 years ago
Highly reccommended All my reviews
For those buying a brand new Canon DSLR I would certainly recommend this over the standard kit lens. Faster glass is always worth the extra investment.
17 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM
Canon makes two distinct lens ranges. The EF lenses will fit any of the EOS bodies, but the EF-S lenses will only fit Canons with the smaller APS-C sized sensor. That includes the EOS 1000D, 400D, 450D, 40D and new 50D.
15 years ago
Best all around lens
The optical quality of this lens is excellent. It allows you zoom from 17-55mm at a constant f2.8. Other zoom lenses will change the aperture but it can hold this constant as you zoom so it does not change your timing. The wide aperture makes it great for shooting parties indoors.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons:
- Heavy
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