Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
$995.99
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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
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
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
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.
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 !
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.
16 years ago
Great, but EF-S
This is a very good lens. The UD (ultra dense glass) element helps to correct colours and it is quite sharp. The aperture at f/2.8 is wonderful. It is pretty sharp wide open, and typically great around f/8-11 (though most lenses are) It has IS which is not all that necessary at this kind of range as...
15 years ago
The best lens for Rebel cameras.
This is the best glass aside from the 10-22mm you can get for your Rebel. I have been able to borrow a friends lens and the clarity of the photos you will get from this far outweigh the cost.
Pros:
- daily walk around lens
- portraits
14 years ago
Great canon Lens
I have always been a canon user but have never been satisfied with the system when it went digital. My ef lenses never worked quite right and the ef-s lenses left a lot to be desired. This ef-s lens makes a great difference. It is well made, fast and gives crystal clear images.
Pros:
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Heavy
14 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM: Worth It
All in all this is the best sub-L lens (pro level) canon lens in the 'normal' zoom range and worth
Pros:
- Great images
- reliable quality and ergonomic
Cons:
- EF-S mount
- Small focus ring
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