Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
$995.99
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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.
13 years ago
Great beginner starter Mid zoom lens
This lens while being a bit expensive is worth every penny. While being extremely sharp and a constant 2.8 this lens is above any 17-50 lens out there in its class.
Pros:
- Constant 2.8 throughout the whole zoom range
Cons:
- Nothing
13 years ago
surprisingly good!
This lens, even with the EF-S format and inferior build quality, produces surprisingly good images, outcompeting even such "L" lens as 24-105/4 L IS USM. Particularly related to chromatic aberrations which in this lens are neglegible.
Pros:
- Super-sharp images
Cons:
- Poor build quality
12 years ago
Sharp as a tack
This lens is fast and sharp. It replaced a Tamron 17-50 DiII VC. Incredible difference especially in low light. The only thing I miss is the zoom lock, but I can live.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons:
- Lens Creep
12 years ago
Lens lives up to its reputation.
Pros: Fast / accurate auto-focus, Consistent Output Cons: Other thoughts: I've been using a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 lens for a number of years but really wanted a lens that focused faster and more accurately, especially in low light.
12 years ago
A good indoor low-light lens
My most shots are outdoor of plants and wildlife. Recently, I shoot some indoor activities, such as musicals, plays, meetings, awards, etc. I use the lens with Canon T4i camera. I am struggling and learning. I had some good shots and some not so good shots.
10 years ago
Superb Lens
I've had this lens for 5 months now and I find it to be outstanding. My photo's are extremely sharp, vibrant and colorful. The focusing is fast, though not as quiet as an STM and works beautifully. I use this lens with the 70D and recently went on a trip to Jamaica ..
10 years ago
so far so good,caught a 2 year old in action and low light!
old f3.5-5.6 wasn't fast enough to catch a 2 year old... this seems to have done the trick in low light! haven't really tried it out apart from that due to work and foul weather! so far so good! replacing kit lens.
Pros:
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
8 years ago
This is my second copy of this lens!
I bought this new 17-55 f/2.8 IS lens to replace a previous one I purchased in early 2011. Over 7+ years I took about 16,000 images with the previous lens, about 1/4 of all my photos. The previous lens stopped focusing about a year ago.
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