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Abstract: With image stabilisation (IS), a solid f/2.8 throughout the zoom range and USM focusing, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is about as close to a pro lens as many Canon users will be able to afford. ...
Abstract: The build quality of the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is good and as image stabilisation is lens-based, it can help improve your shots.The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM offers a 27-88mm equivalent focal length on Canon cameras with a 1.6x crop fa...
Abstract: The build quality of the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is good and as image stabilisation is lens-based, it can help improve your shots.The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM offers a 27-88mm equivalent focal length on Canon cameras with a 1.6x crop fa...
Fast, consistent, accurate autofocus, Generous f/2.8 maximum aperture
Big for an APS-C lens, No weather seals
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS gives APS-C shooters a taste of the premium lifestyle, with a smooth constant f/2.8 aperture and a generously wide zoom range for a standard lens. It's getting a little old in the tooth and does show its age in a few ways...
Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second and final part of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the new entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D. This time we've assessed zoom lenses from both the Canon and third party makers to see how well they perform on the camera, and...
Abstract: Test NotesIt's great to see the camera manufacturers making more and more lenses optimized for their sub-frame DSLRs. A great example of this trend is the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, a really excellent wide-to-medium range zoom with image stabilization. ...
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is the fastest standard zoom dedicated to Canon's APS-C DSLRs, and is designed to be an upgrade for disgruntled kit lens owners who want better image quality. In many ways this 7-year old lens succeeds in its aim, alth...
Abstract: The Canon EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS USM and Sigma 17-50/2.8 EX DC OS HSM are both fast wide-to-short telephoto zooms designed for use on crop sensor digital cameras. On such cameras they approximate the same angle of view that you'd get from something like...