Canon
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
More zoom 4.4x vs 3.2x
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 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 105 mm vs 55 mm
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 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $500
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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