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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 ape...Read more
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Best walk-around lens
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Best non L lens hands down bar none. If your looking for a walk-around lens that is fast and sharp this is it. This lens is extremely fast and I can not say anything bad abou...Read more
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| 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 innovative 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. | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| MPN | 1242B005 |
| Lens System | |
| Type | High Quality, Image Stabilization, Wide Angle |
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
| Focal Length | Zoom |
| Focal Length (mm) | 17-55mm |
| Aperture | F/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 22 |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible Brand | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 3.3 inch |
| Weight | 22.75 oz |
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Best walk-around lens
| Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
Created: 05/05/11
) Best non L lens hands down bar none. If your looking for a walk-around lens that is fast and sharp this is it. This lens is extremely fast and I can not say anything bad about the lens.
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Created: 06/04/11
) I purchased this lens because I had the Canon EF 24-105mm f4 IS USM, and it just wasn't quite fast enough in some low-light situations that I'd been in recently during weddings. I needed the fast aperture as well as IS. I had read a lot of good things about the 17-55, so decided to pursue it.
Let me first say that I loved the 24-105mm. If it were not for the difference between f4 and f2.8, I would have definitely stuck with it. It took awesome photos, the range on it was awesome, and it was very solid in terms of build and feel. If it will meet your needs, I would highly recommend it.
Back to the 17-55:
Pros
-Great image quality
-Very usable at f/2.8 and produces great bokeh for a zoom
-Relatively light
-Focus and zoom rings are smooth
-Overall, a great performer and I can recommend it
Cons
-The build; I guess I was spoiled by L lenses (also had a 70-200mm), but the 17-55mm is very plastic-y and definitely not as solid as the L lenses I've owned. It is still superior to kit lenses, but definitely not "L" material (although I supposed if it was, and it had the nice red ring around the barrel, it would be much more expensive).
-Dust easily gets into the barrel - the zoom acts as a vacuum, and there's been quite a bit of dust that's accumulated. I haven't seen this affect any images yet.
All-in-all I would highly recommend this lens, although do not expect it to feel or handle like an L lens.
Let me first say that I loved the 24-105mm. If it were not for the difference between f4 and f2.8, I would have definitely stuck with it. It took awesome photos, the range on it was awesome, and it was very solid in terms of build and feel. If it will meet your needs, I would highly recommend it.
Back to the 17-55:
Pros
-Great image quality
-Very usable at f/2.8 and produces great bokeh for a zoom
-Relatively light
-Focus and zoom rings are smooth
-Overall, a great performer and I can recommend it
Cons
-The build; I guess I was spoiled by L lenses (also had a 70-200mm), but the 17-55mm is very plastic-y and definitely not as solid as the L lenses I've owned. It is still superior to kit lenses, but definitely not "L" material (although I supposed if it was, and it had the nice red ring around the barrel, it would be much more expensive).
-Dust easily gets into the barrel - the zoom acts as a vacuum, and there's been quite a bit of dust that's accumulated. I haven't seen this affect any images yet.
All-in-all I would highly recommend this lens, although do not expect it to feel or handle like an L lens.
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Worth waiting for the Canon!
Created: 20/03/11
Glad I only settled for the best--this lens will assuredly be on my camera most of the time, now. Stunning picture quality, amazing bokeh and startlingly fast focus make for a brilliant combination. Thanks, Canon!
best walkaround lens for crop frame cameras
Created: 25/01/11
) This is the most expensive lens i have in my case but is by far the best, most useful, and the greatest investment ive made besides my 7d.
Really nice 'L' quality glass for 1/2 the price!
Created: 20/01/11
This is a great lens. It is 'L' quality glass in a non-L body but at 1/2 the price it would be if it were a non-EF-S body and cased in a weather proof 'L' body. IS is great and the clarity is superb. Love it and highly recommend it.