Canon
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 vs
Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Slightly shorter 110 mm vs 124 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Slightly more zoom 3.2x vs 2.9x
Help
 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
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 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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 - $549
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$196 - $199
Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have 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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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