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Technical Details
- Image stabilised ultrasonic motor (USM) makes for silent and reliable operation
- Lets you focus right down to 35 cm / 1 ft 2 inches
- Switch between autofocus and manual operation
- Comes with 1 year manufacturer's warranty
- Filter Size: 77 mm
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Zoom lenses are very convenient. The equivalent of two or more fixed focal length lenses in one unit. The maximum aperture of some zoom lenses changes as you alter the focal length, but through-the-lens (TTL) metering takes this into account to give correct exposure.
To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a 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, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject.
The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light.
With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and innovative AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode.
Box Contents
- Lens, Lens Cap E-77U
- Lens Dust Cap E
- Exclusive Instruction Booklet (14ML)
- Warranty (EUR Blank IW)
- Box with JAN and UPC code
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
A truly exceptional item.
I've had this about a year now and it's hardly ever off the camera. Almost all of my other lenses now languish unloved at the bottom of my bag.
Canon make an "L" series of "pro" lenses and the only reason this doesn't get assigned an "L" designation is a plastic lens barrel and the fact that (apparently) Pro-s don't go for this focal range. Other than that it's pro-spec (with a price to match). Oh, and of course the fact that it's an "S" (short back), which means it's designed to be more compact and as such will only fit onto those camera bodies with a reduced size sensor (400d / 40d/ 50d etc and not the "full frame" models that pro's lug around).
Don't overlook the value of that fixed f2.8 across the range with the image stabilisation. With this you can pretty much dump your flash guns as well! It also focuses fast and silently (I forgot just how until I cleaned-off one of my older lenses recently).
If Canon made a 50-200 of the same quality and price range as this you could put all your other lenses on ebay as you wouldn't need anything else. I WAS going to knock half a star off for the weight (yeah it's a brick) but then again......so is my 40d so they do tend to balance.
Highly recommended. You will have to add another 25 quid though for a decent lens hood as for some reason Canon scrimp there and don't give you one.
I've had this about a year now and it's hardly ever off the camera. Almost all of my other lenses now languish unloved at the bottom of my bag.
Canon make an "L" series of "pro" lenses and the only reason this doesn't get assigned an "L" designation is a plastic lens barrel and the fact that (apparently) Pro-s don't go for this focal range. Other than that it's pro-spec (with a price to match). Oh, and of course the fact that it's an "S" (short back), which means it's designed to be more compact and as such will only fit onto those camera bodies with a reduced size sensor (400d / 40d/ 50d etc and not the "full frame" models that pro's lug around).
Don't overlook the value of that fixed f2.8 across the range with the image stabilisation. With this you can pretty much dump your flash guns as well! It also focuses fast and silently (I forgot just how until I cleaned-off one of my older lenses recently).
If Canon made a 50-200 of the same quality and price range as this you could put all your other lenses on ebay as you wouldn't need anything else. I WAS going to knock half a star off for the weight (yeah it's a brick) but then again......so is my 40d so they do tend to balance.
Highly recommended. You will have to add another 25 quid though for a decent lens hood as for some reason Canon scrimp there and don't give you one.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I bought this when I had my 400D and it was the reason that I didn't go full frame when I upgraded. So it sits on a 40D now and I love it. The IS system is useful when hand held at it's maximum, and the optics don't let it down at all. If you have a 400 or 40 series using EF-S lenses then your kit is not complete without one.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I'm currently using this with my EOS 350D, replacing a Canon 28-105 f3.5/4.5 USM zoom. That lens was itself a worthwhile improvement to the kit lens, but this is on a different plane altogether. Particular highlights include:
* Low light performance - IS really works, coupled with f/2.8 max aperture it's outstanding.
* Sharp pictures! Details are just beautiful, my 350D's 'only' 8 Mpixels are definitely the limiting factor now. The absence of any noticeable chromatic aberration makes a big difference too.
* Fast and (most importantly) accurate AF. Noticeably better than the 28-105, and a world away from non-USM lenses.
I find I'm not missing the extra telephoto range of the 28-105, and that 55mm is adequate. I'm not even going to complain about the relatively large size and weight of the lens - certainly it's not so bulky as to make it hard to hand-hold the camera.
The only possible caveat is that - like all EF-S lenses - it doesn't work on Canon's high-end full-frame sensor digital cameras, or older 35mm film cameras.
Otherwise - if you can afford it, go for it!
* Low light performance - IS really works, coupled with f/2.8 max aperture it's outstanding.
* Sharp pictures! Details are just beautiful, my 350D's 'only' 8 Mpixels are definitely the limiting factor now. The absence of any noticeable chromatic aberration makes a big difference too.
* Fast and (most importantly) accurate AF. Noticeably better than the 28-105, and a world away from non-USM lenses.
I find I'm not missing the extra telephoto range of the 28-105, and that 55mm is adequate. I'm not even going to complain about the relatively large size and weight of the lens - certainly it's not so bulky as to make it hard to hand-hold the camera.
The only possible caveat is that - like all EF-S lenses - it doesn't work on Canon's high-end full-frame sensor digital cameras, or older 35mm film cameras.
Otherwise - if you can afford it, go for it!
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Canon 17-55mm IS USM f2.8
I have an Eos 7D and was looking to upgrade from the Canon 17-85mm lens. After reading dozens of reviews I eventually opted for this lens. Read more
Published 4 months ago by mike1020
Brilliant Lens. Shame about the build aquality.
Let's start at the top: why 4 stars?
I bought this lens in 2009, and fourteen moths down the line it seized up: wouldn't zoom below around 35mm. Read more
I bought this lens in 2009, and fourteen moths down the line it seized up: wouldn't zoom below around 35mm. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Jane Hawkes
Exceptional value and image quality
This f/2.8 lens is fantastic in terms of image quality, and usability as an all-round lens on my Eos 7D. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Leon
Hardly ever off my camera
I'm really glad I chose this lens. Since purchase it has been my "go to" lens and hardly ever comes off the body. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. R. Minty
pricey but worth it
I sold my 17-40mm f/4 L series wide angle to get this lens - I wanted the extra versatility offered by the 17-55's constant f/2.8 and IS. Read more
Published 14 months ago by T. Eversley
Great little lens close in quality L glass
As a professional Photographer we use this lens on one of our crop bodies.
This lens has a great range and can work very well in low light, the fact it has is stopped at F2. Read more
This lens has a great range and can work very well in low light, the fact it has is stopped at F2. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Paul Nicolson
Excellent lens, but...................
This is an excellent lens and compares very well with L glass for IQ, but the build quality lets it down. This isn't acceptable at this price point.
Published 15 months ago by Martyn T. Kerr
Exceptional
It is the first time I spent a serious ammount of money for a lens. And it is the first time I feel that my new camera is really worth the money I spent for. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Synapalos
Far from being a "quality feel smooth action" zoom control !
I purchased this lens from Amazon just before Christmas, give them their due, it arrived on time for the 25th, so well done Amazon and the postal services. Read more
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Fast becoming ol' faithful
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