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

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
$1,059
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

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 332 users at B&H Photo Video

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

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

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

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 T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
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 Canon EF-S lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS

Cons

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

Zoom range Poor 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
below average below average
Zoom range
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3.2x
Magnification
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1:6 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Canon USM
above average above average
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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110 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°

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

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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.