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

  • Brand : Canon
  • Product name : EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
  • Product code : 1242B008
  • GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 8714574983172
  • Category : Camera Lenses
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  • Long product name Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Black :

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

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

    With a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range and a 3-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM provides outstanding performance and framing flexibility in low light conditions.

    Features
    - Wide angle zoom for EF-S mount bodies
    - f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range
    - 3-stop Image Stabilizer
    - Fast, quiet auto focus
    - Super Spectra coating
    - Circular aperture for pleasing background blur
    - Passes distance information to E-TTL II
    - Optional lens hood

    High performance wide angle zoom
    With an effective focal length range of approximately 27-88mm (35 mm equivalent), the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a powerful lens that delivers remarkable image quality. The wide angle zoom allows you to capture more of every scene and add a new sense of space and perspective to your photography.

    Fixed aperture
    The large f/2.8 aperture provides excellent results in low light conditions. The aperture remains constant through the full focal length range, allowing you to zoom from approximately 27-88mm (35 mm equivalent) without slowing shutter speed.

    Pleasing background blur
    A circular aperture provides a pleasing background blur when shooting with a wide aperture; ideal for creating a sense of depth and isolating your subject from the background.

    Image Stabilizer
    The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM features Canon’s 3-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for handheld work, IS allows use of shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur. IS helps with low light conditions, fast paced scenes and shooting from moving vehicles.

    Fast, quiet auto focus
    A ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. Good holding torque stops the focusing lens group with precision without overshoot. Full time manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF.

    Super Spectra coatings
    Optimised Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping suppress flare and ghosting - more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Coatings also help achieve true colour balance and increase contrast for vivid hi-fidelity images.

    Passes distance information to E-TTL II
    The lens passes distance information back to the camera's E-TTL II flash system to ensure optimal flash metering in any shooting situation.

  • Short summary description Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Black :

    Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, 19/12, 17 - 55 mm, Image stabilizer

  • Long summary description Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Black :

    Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 19/12, Closest focusing distance: 0.35 m, Focal length range: 17 - 55 mm. AF actuator: USM. Product colour: Black. Diameter: 8.35 cm, Filter size: 7.7 cm, Length: 110.6 mm. Magnification: 0.17x

Specs
Lens system
Lens structure (elements/groups) 19/12
Focal length range 17 - 55 mm
Closest focusing distance 0.35 m
Maximum aperture number 22
Focal length (35mm film equivalent) 27 - 88 mm
Image stabilizer
Performance
AF actuator USM

Design
Product colour Black
Weight & dimensions
Length 110.6 mm
Weight 645 g
Diameter 8.35 cm
Filter size 7.7 cm
Packaging content
Soft travel pouch
Other features
Magnification 0.17x
Reviews
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:78
Uk has collected 25 expert reviews for Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Black and the average expert rating is 78 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
practicalphotography.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:60
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...
photoreview.com.au
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:88
This versatile standard zoom lens can cover everything from landscapes and cityscapes through to group, full-body and head-and-shoulders portraits. Although larger and heavier than Canon's cheaper EF-S kit zooms, it affords greater control over depth of f...
  • SPECSPicture angle: 78  degrees 30 minutes to 27 degrees 50 minutes Minimum aperture: f/22Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups (including 3 aspherical elements and 2 UD glass elements)Lens mounts: Canon EF-SDiaphragm Blades: 7 (circular aperture)F...
photozone.de
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:0
The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS is Canons APS-C standard zoom lens solution for the broad "prosumer" market. The lens has a price tag similar to Canon L zoom lenses but obviously Canon decided to keep this designation limited to high-end full format le...
  • 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...
photo.net
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:0
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-...
Slrgear.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:0
(From Canon lens literature) 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, cr...
cameralabs.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:79
Canon’s EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a premium zoom lens designed for EF-S bodies and announced alongside the EOS-30D digital SLR in February 2006. Boasting a constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range, it’s the fastest standard focal length...
  • 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...
Wlcastleman.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:0
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...
Kenrockwell.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:0
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...
The-digital-picture.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:0
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...
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