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

Name: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 36908
Price: 968.9 EUR
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Rating: 9.4 (32 reviews)

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	Lens mount	Canon EF-S mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Fixed focal point
	Lens type	Wide-angle
	Image stabilization
	Weight	645 g
	Type of photography	Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product

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This lens is ideal for landscape photography.
This lens has a f/2.8 aperture across its entire zoom range.
The lens is only suitable for APS-C cameras.
You can't have the lens in hand at all times, due to it's relatively heavy weight of 645g.

Description

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a zoom lens for Canon SLR cameras with an EF-S mount. This wide-angle lens is ideal for landscape photography. You can photograph large groups of people, without having to take too much distance. You can also capture beautiful skylines and street scenes with more depth and dynamics. The lens has a fixed aperture of f/2.8 across its entire range, so it's very suitable for the semi-professional user. The built-in Image Stabilizer ensures sharp and natural takes, because it compensates vibrations or a lack of light.

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Review is 8,0 out of 10.

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UD glass (L-series quality)
F2.8
IS + USM
Not water or dust resistant (completely in plastic)

I've owned the EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM lens for about 2 years and personally I don't think there is a better all-round lens for a half-frame body, not even in the L lens series. In terms of quality, the EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM is without a doubt the very best (all-round) EF-S lens Canon has ever made. Lightweight, 2.8 aperture over the entire zoom range, IS, USM focus, UD glass (synonymous with L quality glass). In short, a beautiful "general purpose" lens. The optical quality of the EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM (and admittedly its price) even surpasses that of some L lenses. A logical question then is: "Why doesn't this lens get the coveted L letter?". Two main reasons for this.

First, the lens cannot be used on a full frame body (like the 5D, 1Ds). Professional photographers also use half-frame devices, of course, but all L lenses are made according to the 35mm film format, so they can be used with all EF bodies. Second, the lens is finished in plastic as opposed to the aluminum finish of an L lens. Although some prefer to work with a lens that feels a bit heavier, this has the advantage / consequence that the lens is lighter than an L lens with similar F value and zoom range. An additional advantage is that the production costs (and therefore also the selling price) are also somewhat lower. Compared to an L lens, the EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM is also much less dust resistant and there is no water resistance at all.

The EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM may be the best EF-S lens, the direct consequence is that it is also the most expensive, but I don't think this should be considered a real disadvantage as it is also worth the price compared to other products. Quality does have a price. After 2 years of intensive use I have not experienced the slightest problem with it. The focus speed is impressive and the 2.8 aperture in combination with IS allows even in very dark environments to take pictures without a tripod with acceptable sharpness and noise.

In short, if this lens fits your budget, there is simply no worthy alternative in terms of optical quality as an all-round (crop) lens. For me personally, the biggest problem with the EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS USM is the lack of water resistance, but frankly it doesn't outweigh the beautiful photos this critter can deliver... but everyone's priorities are on that flat different.

Review by:
Thibault Dosunmu
Date:
19 January 2010
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Review is 10 out of 10.

super lens

very sharp in low light
enough zoom range for night photography
equivalent to the more expensive one with red ring
for me it has no negatives

I immediately started taking night photos what the intention of this purchase was since the f value is low, these photos are very nice and sharp also no blur in low light

Review by:
ludo
Date:
19 November 2013
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Review is 10 out of 10.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM shines!

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lense is a must have for any photographer with an EF-S camera. I found it to be extremely versatile, and compatible to my L-series lenses, even in low light conditions. The image quality is clear and crisp, with the lense fast as anything. I'd give this product two thumbs up any day, as it even looks great on my 50D. This 17-55mm f2.8 is definitely top-of-the-range for EF-S users.

Review by:
Rousseau Lötter
Date:
9 March 2010
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Product

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	Product number	36908
	Manufacturer code	1242B005
	Brand	Canon
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Usage

Usage
	Lens type	Wide-angle
	Type of photography	Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product

Suitable for

Suitable for
	Lens mount	Canon EF-S mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C
	Compatible with lens filter
	Filter size	77 mm
	Lens series	Canon EF-S

Properties

Properties
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Maximum magnification factor	0,17
	Number of aperture shutters	7
	Fixed aperture
	Number of groups	12
	Number of elements	19
	Special lens elements
	Number of stops	3
	Image stabilization
	Fixed focal point

Focus

Focus
	Shortest focusing distance	35 cm
	Manual focus override
	Silent focusing motor
	Type of focusing motor	Ring type USM
	Internal focus
	Focal distance control
	Autofocus

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	645 g
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Diameter	83,8 mm
	Length camera lens	111,8 mm

Resistance

Resistance
	Dustproof
	Shockproof

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