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

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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.

horizontal angle of view
66.5 - 22.9°
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
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Wide aperture
	f/2.8

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Cons

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

	Poor zoom range
	3.2x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	17 mm
	Max focal length	55 mm	below average
	Zoom range	3.2x
	Magnification	1:6 (0.2x)
Aperture

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

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

	Lens mount	Canon EF-S
	Length	110 mm
	Diameter	84 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	22.9°
	Wide vertical	47.3°
	Telephoto vertical	15.4°
	Wide diagonal	76.5°
	Telephoto diagonal	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...

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

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

Cons

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

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

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

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