Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
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Product Description
To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and new AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode.
Feature
- 17-55mm wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon DSLR cameras
- AD and aspherical elements deliver impressive image quality through entire zoom range
- Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for image shake even in dim lighting
- Large circular aperture produces shallow depth of field; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM)
- Measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; weighs 22.8 ounces; 1-year warranty
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CustomerReviews
AWESOME ALL-AROUND LENS
I waited a long time to finally buy this lens b/c of the price. It is worth EVERY penny and my only regret is that it did not buy it sooner. Finally, I can get more natural looking pictures because I don't have to use my flash in many indoor situations thanks to the wider aperature (f/2.8). After a trip to Disney where I took 2 lenses to the park (17-85 f/4-5.6 and 50 f/1.4) so that I could get both my wide angle pictures during the day and really cool night pictures of the castle, I realized how silly it was that I didn't just have one great lens that I was happy to have on my camera all of the time. Now the only time I take this off my camera is for sporting events when I need my 70-200 f/2.8. Yes, I sometimes wish it could zoom closer than 55 mm but I wouldn't give up my wide 17 mm range (on a 1.6 crop camera) for anything. I love being able to get the group shots and all of the scene that others cannot at 24 mm. I highly recommend this lens for everyday use and beautiful, natural looking low-light photography!
A great lens to carry if you want to travel light
After I bought my Canon 40D back in 2007, I was looking for ONE single lens that I can take on my travel, as I always want to travel as light as possible. It has to operate in low light condition as I may not always have my tripod. It has to be versatile in its zoom range as I may be shooting landscape in wide angle one day and portrait of my Mom the next. The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 delivers what I was looking for. IS works extremely well and I've made some street shots at night that would not be possible otherwise. I have been using this for 2 years and it's always the lens I take with me if I'm required to carry only one.
The sole complain I have with this lens is flare, even with the lens hood. It doesn't improve much if I use larger apertures. It makes all the back lighting and sunset scenes more challenging. And that's why I'm giving this a 4 star and not 5.
Best wide Zoom on a Crop Body Camera
After much consideration and reading almost every review available for the 24-70L, I dropped the hat and bought one. I was so excited; I could barely wait to get it. Upon my first few shots, I thought I had made the right choice and a good investment (After all $1300 on a camera lens is an investment, right?) Started to notice on anything off of 70mm (60mm-24mm), my subjects seemed blurry and out of focus. Begin the testing. This lens back focused anything but 70mm every after micro adjusting it. For some reason, when I used my 430ex flash and the AF assist on it, it was even worse. BTW I have a 50D. I am not talking barely back focusing.....I am talking feet! Did forum and internet searching and found many, many post about the same issues and how some had been able to correct by having Canon (Adjust it). So I sent it to Canon. Comes back confirming the issue and they replaced the Collar and tested. Well, that is nice, but still did it! Sent the lens back as defective for a replacement. Amazon, BTW was extremely helpful with this. Got my replacement within 2 days. Did side by side comparisons and the replacement was better. Still the issue was there. A few suggestions were to focus at 70mm, then zoom to what I want and shoot. This works! But, call me silly, for $1300 this is BS! I requested to exchange the 24-70L with a 17-55mmIS. Let me tell you how happy I am with it. The WOW factor was instant with it and the sharpness is incredible. Every shot, consistantly in focus and IQ is just....wonderful! This is the lens for the crop body camera, don't even waste your time on the 24-70L, for a 2.8 wide zoom, this is THE lens.
Excellent lens
This lens was perfect on my XSI. This is the best upgrade to the kit lens. Very sharp.
The ultimate all purpose lens for a 1.6x crop canon
Photography is one of my avocations and I truly enjoy taking a beautiful image. I have to say that without a doubt, this lens is the ultimate all purpose lens for a 1.6x crop body Canon. The image quality is stunning - I have many portraits that look as if they can go into a professional level magazine. It's simply amazing how razor sharp the images are! The image stabilization, quick focus, and the ease of use are indicative of the sheer quality of this lens. Now I'm not partial to Canon. The only reason I own one over a Nikon is because I got a good deal on a used 20D on craigslist. However, until Nikon puts out a similar caliber lens (i.e. a 2.8 standard zoom WITH image stabilization a.k.a. vibration reduction) there is simply no competition between these two imaging competitors in this price point and focal range. In fact, I have personally tested both lenses (canon 2.8 17-55mm IS on my 20D and the Nikon 2.8 17-55mm on a 80D) and the Nikon lacks - you WILL miss the image stabilization! Who cares if the Nikon is built like a tank, the Canon is reasonably sturdy and unless you're super hard on your lens it should hold up fine. I'm sure in the future this lens will be outdated once full frame digital SLRs become more affordable and a similar focal range is offered with IS, but until then do yourself a favor and capture some stunning images with this phenomenal lens!
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