- Brand : Canon
- Product name : EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
- Product code : 1242B005
- GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 0013803064445
- Category : Camera Lenses
- Data-sheet quality : created/standardized by Icecat
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- Info modified on : 20 Oct 2023 12:25:59
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Bullet Points Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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- - Versatile zoom range great for landscapes, portraits and travel
- - Zoom across the full focal length without slowing the shutter speed thanks to the fixed f/2.8 aperture
- - Enjoy quiet fast focusing with USM technology with full time manual focus override when needed
- - Optimal flash metering on all shoots as this lens passes distance information to the camera’s E-TTL II flash system
- - Avoid camera shake and shoot in low light without a flash using the 3-stop Optical Image Stabilizer technology
- - Reduce flare and ghosting with Super Spectra coatings on the lens
- - Smooth highlights from a 7-bladed aperture for a more natural look and feel to your images
- - Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras with an APS-C sensor and Canon EOS M series mirrorless cameras using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
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Long product name Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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The 17-55mm zoom range delivers outstanding flexibility, producing high-quality images for landscape, portrait and travel photography. The f/2.8 aperture remains constant throughout the full focal length range, so you can zoom without slowing the shutter speed. With fast focusing in Ultra-Sonic motor (USM) technology you can roam city streets and expansive scenery, capturing subjects without interruption. The 3-stop optical Image Stabilizer and wide aperture reduces camera shake, enabling hand-held photography in low-light conditions or night photography without using a flash.
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Short summary description Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens, Wide lens, 19/12, 17 - 55 mm, Image stabilizer, Canon EF-S
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Long summary description Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens. Component for: SLR, Lens structure (elements/groups): 19/12, Lens type: Wide lens. Camera brands compatibility: Canon, AF actuator: Ring USM, Compatibility: EOS. Product colour: Black. Diameter: 8.35 cm, Filter size: 7.7 cm, Length: 110.6 mm. Magnification: 0.17x
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| Lens system | |
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| Component for | SLR |
| Lens type | Wide lens |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 19/12 |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 78.5 - 27.85° |
| Focal length range | 17 - 55 mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.35 m |
| Maximum aperture number | 22 |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 27 - 88 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 27 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 88 mm |
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Lens mount interface | Canon EF-S |
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| Image stabilizer | |
| Image stabilizer number of stops | 3 |
| Performance | |
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| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Camera brands compatibility | Canon |
| Ultrasonic motor (USM) | |
| Compatibility | EOS |
| Design | |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Weight & dimensions | |
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| Length | 110.6 mm |
| Weight | 645 g |
| Diameter | 8.35 cm |
| Filter size | 7.7 cm |
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| Magnification | 0.17x |
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Uk has collected 25 expert reviews for Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens 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.
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...
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practicalphotography.com
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2019-12-01 15:03:28
2019-12-01 15:03:28
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...
Dating back to 2006, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is the most up-market standard zoom that Canon has ever made for its APS-C format cameras. As such, it has a relatively fast f/2.8 aperture rating, which remains constant throughout the entire zoom...
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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...
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 focal length zoom lens for for Canon EF–S mount DSLR cameras. Featuring an equivalent focal length of 27-88mm, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm offers a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 throughtout the...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
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2019-12-01 15:03:23
2019-12-01 15:03:23
Average rating:87
Constant f/2.8 aperture * Fast AF with internal focussing * 3.3x zoom range * Image stabilisation system * Compatible with E-TTL II flashguns Canon's APS-C format 17-55mm zoom is the most expensive of four lenses that cover the same format and share ap...
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The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM ($1,179 direct)$879.00 at Buydig.com is the top-end standard zoom lens for Canon APS-C cameras. Rebel D-SLRs are generally bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II$199.00 at Amazon lens that, while quite...
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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...