Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Product number | 36908 | |
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Manufacturer code | 1242B005 | |
Brand | Canon | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Lens type | Wide-angle | |
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Type of photography | Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product |
Lens mount | Canon EF-S mount | |
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Suitable for camera type | APS-C | |
Compatible with lens filter | ||
Filter size | 77 mm | |
Lens series | Canon EF-S |
Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens | |
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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 |
Shortest focusing distance | 35 cm | |
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Manual focus override | ||
Silent focusing motor | ||
Type of focusing motor | Ring type USM | |
Internal focus | ||
Focal distance control | ||
Autofocus |
Color | Black | |
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Weight | 645 g | |
Material | Metal, Plastic | |
Diameter | 83,8 mm | |
Length camera lens | 111,8 mm |
Dustproof | ||
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Shockproof |
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Lens mount | Canon EF-S mount | |
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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 |
According to our camera lens expert
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.
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.
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.
Thibault Dosunmu
19 January 2010
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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
ludo
19 November 2013
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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.
Rousseau Lötter
9 March 2010
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