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The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS is not a perfect lens but it lives quite well up to the very high expectations of the user base. The resolution figures are among the very best for an APS-C standard zoom lens. The center resolution is generally exc...
Abstract: If you want a high-quality Canon-brand mid-range zoom for your Canon small-sensor digital SLR, you have a choice between the Canon 17-55/2.8 and... nothing. Fortunately, this is a very high quality lens indeed, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and image-...
Bright f2.8 aperture throughout zoom range, Effective anti-shake IS capability, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, Superb low-light performance
Relatively expensive, Construction not Canon L standard yet, Range shorter than cheaper EF-S 17-85mm, Lens hood and pouch are not included
Canon EF-S 17-55mm verdict Canon’s EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is the optically fastest lens the company has produced for EF-S digital SLRs. The big question for EF-S body owners though is why they should pay extra for an f2.8 lens when they could enj...
Abstract: Performance Comparison Review of Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and EF-S 17-85mm f/4.0-5.6 ISversusTamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR LD and Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC MacroPerformance with a Canon APS-C digital camera (EOS-20D) Review In Progress This is the initial dr...
Abstract: In a Nutshell This is Canons most expensive midrange zoom designed exclusively for the 1.6x sensor cameras. It only works on the 30D, 20D and the Digital Rebels (Rebel (EOS 300), Rebel XT (EOS 350) and Rebel XTi (EOS 400). Forget it for film cameras,...
Abstract: The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens, with a fast, fixed f/2.8 aperture, very high image quality, 3-stop Image Stabilization and a very popular focal length range, is one of the best general/multi-purpose lenses available. Since EF-S lenses only m...
Abstract: Summary: A good lens with a very effective Image Stabilization system. Perhaps the best "one lens" choice for the Digital Rebel XT and EOS 20D/30D. The Canon EF-S 17-85/3.5-5.6 IS USM is designed for use on the Canon EOS Digital Rebel, Digital Rebe...
Abstract: Bei 17 und 55 mm gehen die Leistungen zumindestens abgeblendet auch in Ordnung. Doch besonders in der Weitwinkelstellung sackt der Kontrast offen schon wenig außerhalb der Mitte sehr stark ab. Wer also die kurze Brennweite offen meidet, ist mit dem Ca...