Canon
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Better telephoto 135 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.8x vs 3.2x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $479.00 vs $1,179.00
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 The best price we've seen is $700 cheaper (2.5x less)
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 110 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
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-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 slightly 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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 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
Magnification Has better macro
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 EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 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
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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS 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
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 EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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