Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
$995.99
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14 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
A quality modern mid range zoom for 1.6x crop with all the bells and whistles, constant F2.8, IS & USM. A bit soft at wide end at 2.8 which becomes sharper at f4. Like to see this lens upgraded to L quality for around the same price. Shoots good images but so does the 17-85 at f4.
Pros:
- Good images
- IS
- mid range zoom
Cons:
- Little Soft wide @2.8
14 years ago
The best non-L lens for Canon APS-C camera photographers.
The 17-55mm is on my camera 90% of the time. I love this lens! I highly recommend this to every Canon crop sensor camera owner from entry level to semi-Pro (EOS 7D) who are after image quality. This lens can produce the output quality of an L lens (i.e.
Pros:
- - Fast and bright f/2.8 aperture with IS and USM
- No other lens in the Canon EFS Line up can match this (so far) - Sharp pictures wide open from edge to edge (best @ f/5.6 up to f/11 if focusing is done correctly).
Cons:
- - Not weather sealed - Can be susceptible to dust accumulation in front element (if reviews in the net are to be believed)
- I don't put UV filters on my lenses, but for this lens I didn't want to risk the lens collecting dust, a filter will complete the dust sealing.
14 years ago
Awesome! Get one now!
Amazing image stabilisation that didnt work on a 550D but worked PERFECTLY on a 7D - easily best lens for EF-S - don't hesitate, just get one! Slightly too heavy, but will have to get used with it...
14 years ago
A Great Upgrade Lens
This large-aperture EF-S Series standard zoom lens features an optical system consisting of 19 lens elements in 12 groups. A class Canon lens, this is one on the expensive side. A great upgrade lens, pictures taken will be crisp clear.
14 years ago
A Great Upgrade Lens
This large-aperture EF-S Series standard zoom lens features an optical system consisting of 19 lens elements in 12 groups. A class Canon lens, this is one on the expensive side. A great upgrade lens, pictures taken will be crisp clear.
13 years ago
Excellent Lens!
This is an excellent lens! The image quality with is lens is brilliant even wide open at f/2.8. The focus is very fast and quiet and It has full-time manual focus. The image stabilisation comes in handy when shooting hand held. What more could you want?
Pros:
- Superior build quality
- Super-sharp images
- Fast auto-focus
13 years ago
Great Lens!!
Great lens, takes sharp pictures, great low light quality. Kind of expensive, but cheaper than L class. Heavy, but good heavy(glass).
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons:
- Expensive
- Heavy
13 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM ($1,179 direct) is the top-end standard zoom lens for Canon APS-C cameras. Rebel D-SLRs are generally bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens that, while quite sharp, has a relatively slow f-stop, often requiring you to use the camera's flash in...
13 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM ($1,179 direct) is the top-end standard zoom lens for Canon APS-C cameras . Rebel D-SLRs are generally bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens that, while quite sharp, has a relatively slow f-stop, often requiring you to use the camera's flash in dimmer...
Cons:
- Big
- Expensive
- Soft at 55mm
13 years ago
Best wide angle zoom for crop camera!
Takes fantastic "L" quality shots. I can finally get wide shots up close. The only downside is the build quality. It isn't top of the line for ruggedness. I've heard that dust can get I side the lens, but I haven't had any issues myself. Overall I'm extremely happy with this lens.
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