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Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM

Rating 4.4 70 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price $995.99
amazon.ca
16 years ago

Excellent Lens

I bought this lens in October of 2013 for my T2i and I love it. It's the only lens I have for my camera but I think it's worth the upgrade from the kit lens that comes with the T2i. Great all-round general purpose lens.
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amazon.in
16 years ago

Excellent lens for amature and enthusiast

It is a great general purpose lens for every day photography ,fast focus ,great picture details with low light capability . With lens hood it it has a wow factor ! But some how EF 50mm f/1.4 usm is more practical and easy to use if wide angle is not your need of the hour !
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SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
17 years ago

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens Review

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM was announced in early 2006. The lens is designed to fit APS-C type cameras and has a reduced imaging circle with protruding back element which would cause mirror clearance issues if used on a full-frame camera.
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photozone.de
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.
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Photo answers
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.
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flipkart.com
17 years ago

Kit lens replacement

Heavier than the kit lens but the 17-55mm f/2.8, is one of the best (if not the best) low-light walk-around lenses you can buy. Its 17-55mm focal length range makes it versatile for use in either landscape or portrait photography. It may be pricey, but it's worth every last paise you pay for it.
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Ritz Camera
17 years ago

17-55 mm f/2.8 EF-S IS USM Wide Angle

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Scratches Easily
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Ciao
17 years ago

"Nearly one 'L' of a lens"

Having owned and used a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM zoom lens for around 15 months, I feel that I have some well balanced experience with it. Being an EF-S lens (the 'S' standing for 'Short' back-focus), it is designed for use ONLY with cameras having APS-C size sensors.
Pros:
  • Useful range
  • Fast f/2.8 aperture
  • Great IS
  • Superb image quality
Cons:
  • Lens hood costs extra
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CameraWorld.com
17 years ago

Should be an L,but its a technicality

This lens is the same as the kit lenses that come with the rebel series. ONLY A LOT BETTER! first off the F/2.8 is great in all situations especially for wonderful bokah and low light situations. The only reason why this lens is not an L series is because it does not work with all the cameras.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
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WolfCamera.com
17 years ago

Should be an L,but its a technicality

This lens is the same as the kit lenses that come with the rebel series. ONLY A LOT BETTER! first off the F/2.8 is great in all situations especially for wonderful bokah and low light situations. The only reason why this lens is not an L series is because it does not work with all the cameras.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
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