Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
$789 - $879
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17-55 mm
autofocus 3.2x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Canon EF-S
  • Canon IS Image stabilized
  • Canon USM Built-in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"This is also a great lens for shooting HD video."

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"very good lens. the best walk around for a crop."

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"It is a bit heavier and cumbersome to manipulate however."

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compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon Rebel T6 and Canon EOS 80D.

Canon EOS Rebel T6
66.5 - 22.9°
horizontal angle of view
27.5-89mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Digital camera lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths
Wide minimum Good narrowest aperture Help
f/22
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS

Cons

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Digital camera lenses

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
3.2x

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 17 mm
Max focal length
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 55 mm
Zoom range
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 3.2x
Magnification
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 1:5.9 (0.2)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/2.8
Wide minimum
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 f/22
Tele maximum
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 f/2.8
Tele minimum
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 f/22

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Canon USM
Image stabilization
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 Canon IS
unique unique
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Canon EF-S
Length
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 112 mm
Diameter
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 84 mm
Filter size
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 77 mm
Weight
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 0.6 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 66.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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 22.9°
Wide vertical
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 47.3°
Telephoto vertical
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 15.4°
Wide diagonal
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 76.5°
Telephoto diagonal
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 27.4°

Competitors

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens?

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Avatar for Adriano De Caso Adriano De Caso (3:01 AM, August 20, 2015)
This lens is compatible with the eos rebel t5?
 
Lewis Albert (1:06 AM, April 18, 2012)
Are you sure this lens is compatible with the 5dmk3?
 
Kobi251172 (7:40 AM, March 20, 2012)
It is a EF-S, meaning it will NOT fit to full frame cameras...
 
Avatar for geoff_janes geoff_janes (0:04 AM, December 20, 2010)
Well I will leave a comment about the lens. This is an L series lens in disguise. It is extraordinarily sharp and the colours are vivid and excellent. This should be considered by anyone who has their eyes on 24-70 as you gain the IS and that is around the same real life focal length you are getting.
 
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