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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 17-55 millimeters |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera Lens Description | 17 |
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- 17-55mm wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon DSLR cameras
- AD and aspherical elements deliver impressive image quality through entire zoom range, Closest focusing distance : 1.15 feet
- Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for image shake even in dim lighting
- Large circular aperture produces shallow depth of field; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM)
- Measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; weighs 22.8 ounces; 1-year warranty
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Picture quality | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | — | — | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | 4.9 | — | — | 3.5 |
Auto focus | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 |
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lens type | Wide Angle | Zoom lens | Macro | Zoom Lens | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 17 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 75 millimeters |
max focal length | 55 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 55 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 1 millimeters |
model name | EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM | 583101 | CNRF50F18STM | — | — | 6472A002 |
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode.
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Product Dimensions | 4.37 x 3.31 x 3.31 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.42 pounds |
ASIN | B000EW8074 |
Item model number | 1242B002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #856 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 30, 2006 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Designed to meet consumer demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, the EF-S 17-55mm offers image quality on par with Canon's highly regarded L-series lenses. The lens features a large circular aperture that produces a shallow depth of field, creating background blur that draws special attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction, meanwhile, includes UD and aspherical elements that deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. And thanks to the Image Stabilizer lens groups--which shift to compensate for camera shake--the image appears crisp and clear on the image plane, eve in dim light. Finally, the lens offers a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), inner focusing, and new AF algorithms to help achieve autofocus quickly and quietly, along with full-time mechanical manual focusing that makes it possible to manually adjust the focus even in AF mode. As with all Canon lenses, this lens carries a one-year warranty.
- Focal length: 17-55mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 78 degrees (at 30 feet) to 27 degrees (at 50 feet)
- Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual
- Closest focusing distance: 1.15 feet
- Zoom system: 5-group helical zoom (front group moves 27mm)
- Filter size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.4 inches long
- Weight: 22.8 ounces The EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM offers image quality on a par with Canon's highly regarded L-series lenses. It has a large maximum aperture which, combined with higher shutter speeds, can minimize subject motion blur. Shallow depth-of-field separation of a subject from its background is much easier to achieve and the f2.8 maximum aperture allows a bright finder and extremely precise focusing with f2.8 compatible AF sensors. The internal stabilization has a sharpness benefit equivalent to a three-stop faster shutter speed, making this lens outstanding in low-light situations. Smaller and lighter than lenses of similar specifications, the EF-S 17-55 mm f2.8 IS USM lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-88mm and is compatible only with the EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS Digital Rebel XT, and EOS Digital Rebel SLRs. To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and new AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that the quality is very nice, the construction is of L-quality, and it's an excellent lens. The image quality is really good and very sharp, and the lens is not unweildy. Overall, most are happy with the lens' performance and recommend it for everyday use.
"...Everything else about this lens is the highest quality. I would not let this one minor thing stop you from buying it.2...." Read more
"...The construction has been critisized, but it feels pretty solid to me. It's not metal, but it's heavy, hard plastic...." Read more
"...1. Image quality: really good and very sharp, as good or a little better than my 50mm f1.4 prime which I use much less now only when I really need..." Read more
"...than most Canon L-lens disciples would have you believe, it is not unweildy or particularly problematic in the weight department...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes beautiful images with little effort, and that the subject is sharp, vivid, and detailed. They also appreciate the smooth bokeh and the optical quality.
"...2. Image Stabilization (seem to work to at least 3 stops...maybe 4)3. Large constant aperture (F/2.8 all the way through)4...." Read more
"...- Image quality: very sharp and even at F/2.8. I rarely shot at f/2.8 with my old sigma 18-50Macro and normally I have to go to F/4.0...." Read more
"...That's what you get here.1. Optical quality. So far, it seems unambiguously better than the 18-55. No surprises there...." Read more
"...glass (reserved only for Canon's best lenses), which reduces or eliminates Chromatic aberration (colored fringes around a brightly lit subject) and..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that the AF is blazing fast, silent, and surefooted. They also appreciate the super low light performance across all focal ranges, coupled with image stabilization. The lens will catch your shot quickly and well each time. The quality is amazing and the ability to shoot in low light is outstanding.
"...4. USM focus (quick and quiet. Does the job fine.)..." Read more
"...The Canon focus seems to be much faster. When I had the Sigma 17-50, I wasn't impressed with the focus speed although it has HSM...." Read more
"...It's wide enough that you get a pleasant bokeh and take pictures in pretty low light...." Read more
"...think you don't need IS at these focal lengths but it's quite helpful in low light when you shoot a outdoor scene at night and don't have a tripod,..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is extremely sharp, very fast, and equipped with the image stabilizer. They also say that it's super sharp in all lighting situations, and that the shutter speeds inside with no flash were tack-sharp.
"...- Image quality: very sharp and even at F/2.8. I rarely shot at f/2.8 with my old sigma 18-50Macro and normally I have to go to F/4.0...." Read more
"...1. Image quality: really good and very sharp, as good or a little better than my 50mm f1.4 prime which I use much less now only when I really need..." Read more
"...hand-held at 1/10 to 1/15 sec shutter speeds inside with no flash were tack-sharp (Thanks to the IS)...." Read more
"...In many cases the image quality was better with this lens. It is extremely sharp, very fast and equipped with the image stabilizer function making..." Read more
Customers like the focus of the camera lens. They mention that the focus is quick and accurate, the autofocus is effective, and the lens focuses quietly and rarely hunts. Some appreciate the internal focus (IF) feature, which is useful for walking around with an ideal focal range.
"...Focus: this lens focuses quick and accurate, maybe I am lucky but I'd say all my canon lenses are good...." Read more
"...Another advantage this lens has over the kit lens is it uses Internal Focus (IF), which is a useful feature if you're using a polarizing filter..." Read more
"...This lens focuses fast and sure--even in low light, no hunting around to lock onto a subject...." Read more
"...The auto focus is brilliantly fast and quiet. I didn't think that with f/2.8 on an APS-C sensor that I would be able to get such shallow DOF...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera lens. They say the range is great, versatile, and sharp. They also appreciate the smooth zoom and focus rings. Customers also mention that the lens has a large aperture setting and is an all-in-one lens.
"...That's not much time, so we'll see. The zoom ring is very large. It practically begs you to use the zoom instead of walking back and forth...." Read more
"...a good looking piece of equipment and I'll tell you this too, it's pretty big. Like a soup can...." Read more
"...I gave it 4 stars at first because it's zoom mechanism was not as smooth as it could have been and it costs more than it should...." Read more
"...Zoom action is damped and does not creep, but has slightly more resistance in the middle of the range...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention that it's well worth the cost, affordable for amateur parents, aunt, and grandparents, and great quality. Others say that it is rather expensive and has cons.
"...With all it's features and resale value you simply can't loose...." Read more
"...I never though that I would buy the 17-55IS that is EF-S, expensive w/o a lens hood, not L lens build quality, no RED ring and now I am writing a..." Read more
"...Also, the price is reasonable when comparing to L-series lenses that have IS. If I have to have only one lens, I will choose this one." Read more
"...cost big bucks The Canon 17-55f 2.8 is a great lens and affordable for the amateur parents, aunt, and grandparents wanting to capture the memories..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the camera lens. Some mention it has a nice weight to it, while others say it's a little heavy and bulky.
"...I have found this lens more than good in the month since I got it. It weighs a lot but I have taken hundreds of pictures and hundreds of videos with..." Read more
"...It's an excellent design.3. Weight. It's heavy. There's a huge difference between this and the kit lens...." Read more
"...While the lens is heavy, I also have used the Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART lens and that lens is even heavier so, I guess it's all relative...." Read more
"...It's a hefty lens, mostly due to the constant F2.8 aperture and image stabilization mechanism...." Read more
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1. Good build quality
Everything about this lens is quality. I could ask more from the zoom ring. It doesn't feel as good as it could at this price range. It does the job fine however. Everything else about this lens is the highest quality. I would not let this one minor thing stop you from buying it.
2. Image Stabilization (seem to work to at least 3 stops...maybe 4)
3. Large constant aperture (F/2.8 all the way through)
4. USM focus (quick and quiet. Does the job fine.)
If you have a "kit" lens (18-55) and want your pictures to look WAY better, get this lens. You must consider two things before buying. Are you planning to move to a 5D MkII or another full frame body? (this lens does not fit full frame bodies.) Is your style of photography suited to the 17-55 range? (do you take most shots between 17 and 55mm....as most people do) If you meet these criteria.....you need this lens. You may need a long zoom to go with it, but don't think for one minute that you can get an 18-200 or 18-135 and still get the same image quality. I have the 18-135 and the 17-55 gives me FAR better image quality. If you need more zoom from time to time get this lens and a 55-250. The 55-250 is a good lens and gives you decent image quality at long ranges. It's only about 1/4 of what this lens costs but will cover you in long telephoto shots. The 17-55 will be great for most shots most people take. It took me a long time to realize that all I needed was a better lens. I didn't need more zoom. I finally got this and wish I had done it years ago.
I have found this lens more than good in the month since I got it. It weighs a lot but I have taken hundreds of pictures and hundreds of videos with it and love it. If there was an "EF" alternative to this, I would have purchased it. There is no comparison to this lens in the "EF" line-up. Only this EF-S lens has a 2.8 aperture, image stabilization, and USM in this zoom range. All those EF lenses like the 24-70, 24-105, etc... are missing one thing or another. I looked into EF lenses first. If you want it all, this is your lens. There is no EF lens that has these features. I use it with a 7D and have had good, solid results. It will let you shoot with a "pro-caliber" lens. It should be an "L" lens and it should come with a hood.
I gave it 4 stars at first because it's zoom mechanism was not as smooth as it could have been and it costs more than it should. Since then I have grown to like the zoom ring and the overall performance of the lens made me change to 5 stars.
Update after 9 months : I have used this lens a lot in the past 9 months. I could not be any happier. The one issue I was concerned about was dust getting inside. I have not seen a problem with dust. I used a UV filter for about 4 months. I then took it off and still did not see any issue with dust getting inside. I live in a dry dusty area so I would have seen the problem if it were a problem. The IQ of this lens is great! The F/2.8 aperture all the wat through the zoom range has been the best however. Other companies make similar lenses as you might know. One or both of the major companies lenses have zoom mechanisms which turn the opposite of Canon lenses. That would not be easy to get used to...but it might save you some money. I decided to go with Canon because I knew it would be good quality and I am SO glad I did. After 9 months of heavy use I cannot say enough about the lens. From handling to IQ to size and weight it just satisfies me in every way. I also have a 24-105 F/4L I really like. If I could only choose 1 I don't know what I would do.
Update 4/21/13 - I have now had this lens for about 3 years. I use it more than any other lens. I have a 24-105 F/4L which I love. The 17-55 wins out for everyday use because it can go so much wider at 17mm and it's constant F/2.8 aperture. I have had no problems with the lens. I kept a filter on for a while because of dust concerns. I have now used it for about 2 years mostly with no UV filter. I have seen no dust problems. The lens is overpriced. I think Canon should drop the price by at least $200 to be competitive with Sigma and Tamron who now have alternatives. With that said, the Canon is still the best option for the best results. Resale will be much better with the Canon should you ever decide to sell. I would highly recommend you buy this lens. With all it's features and resale value you simply can't loose. It's the best all around every day lens for a Canon EF-S mount for almost anything...including video.
I never though that I would buy the 17-55IS that is EF-S, expensive w/o a lens hood, not L lens build quality, no RED ring and now I am writing a review for it. I won't do much comparison between this and Sigma since it's not fair for the Sigma at much lower price but you know I have tried the Sigma so you make your own judgment.
After receiving from Amazon, the first thing I tried was the zoom ring and it was disappointed and felt nervous for paying that much for the lens but after a couple shot at wide aperture then the fear has gone. I started with by battery test shots, kids' eyes and the focus is dead on, I kept checking if I set it at F/2.8. Then after 300 shots in my sister's wedding it becomes my new favorite. I just have the lens less than 2 months so I couldn't comment on the dust issue( will update after one year). Here is my personal mini review for the lens, first two are equally important:
- Image quality: very sharp and even at F/2.8. I rarely shot at f/2.8 with my old sigma 18-50Macro and normally I have to go to F/4.0. Color and contrast are more subjective and could be fixed with PS but I just view the shots from this lens over and over with my IPS screen. I am using LR and my default sharpness is 30, rarely go above 35 because it will be scary.
- Focus: this lens focuses quick and accurate, maybe I am lucky but I'd say all my canon lenses are good. The focus ring on the Canon 17-55 travels more than the one on the Sigma 7-50hsm and ring doesn't rotate and that could explain why the Canon focus is more accurate. My speculation that the Sigma can easily miss the target with a small overshoot. The Canon focus seems to be much faster. When I had the Sigma 17-50, I wasn't impressed with the focus speed although it has HSM. Majority of people test focus accuracy with camera mounted on tripod but my way is to point to targets the shoot and that's how we take pictures right?
- IS: almost silence and very good. And because the 17-55 IS is long, it's more noticeable when I have IS on.
- Build quality: I wish it had the RED ring. I think the build quality is decent and much bigger than the Sigma version. The size could be a con especially with the lens hood on but I think Canon decided not to compromise the image quality for smaller size lens. Let's wait and see if I have dusts in my lens.
Well, the 3 out of 4 things that I listed above directly affect the image quality and Canon designed them right.
What I don't like about the lens: my first complaint is the zoom ring, why such an expensive lens has mediocre zoom ring? I think the lens size is related to achieving the image quality so I don't care. Canon: please include a lens hood as you do with L lenses. I got $10 lens hood and it works fine, fits perfectly.
To answer your question whether to go with $1100 lens or $600 lens? then ask yourself what are important to you then you know the answer.
Final rating: 4.5 stars
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A pesar de que tuve que recurrir a una devolución porque el primero que me enviaron estaba defectuoso, todo se solucionó muy bien y muy rápido. Factura de compra y todo correcto. Estoy muy contento con la compra.