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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
$1,179.00
Released October, 2001
The Pros:Sharp to very sharp image throughout zoom range. Image stabilizer. Well built construction. very sturdy.
The Cons:APS-C crop sensor only - can't be used if you upgrade. Expensive. Not an L-grade lens.
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a fast zooming lens designed specifically for the Canon EOS 30D, 20D, 20Da, Digital Rebel XT and Digital Rebel. This lens has a large f/2.8 aperture, giving it increased light gathering abilities for distant targets.
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The aperture is circular and produces a shallow depth-of-field, naturally blurring the background and keeping the subject the focus of attention. The lens groups shift as the camera moves, creating a steady image even in low light conditions. Inner focusing allows the autofocus to be set without the need to adjust focus on the camera, and full-time manual allows for quick adjustments on the fly. Standard 77mm filters can use a screw-on attachment.
Features
- Fast zoom lens
- EOS 30D, 20D, 20Da, Digital Rebel XT and Digital Rebel compatible
- Circular aperture
- Image Stabilizer
- Focal Length: 17-55mm
- Maximum Aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens Construction: 19 elements in 12 groups
- Focus Adjustment: AF with full-time manual
- Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft. / 0.35m
- Zoom System: 5-group helical zoom (front group moves: 27mm)
- Filter Size: 77mm
- Hood: EW-83J (bayonet, petal form, two-claw removable hood; attachable in reverse)
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Sharp to very sharp image throughout zoom range
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well built construction. very sturdy.
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fixed professional aperture of f/2.8 - good for shooting in low light, can isolate a subject nicely
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APS-C crop sensor only - can't be used if you upgrade
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corner sharpness is somewhat lacking at f/2.8
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high light falloff (vignetting) at f/2.8
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