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Canon - EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
Rating breakdown 71 reviews
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82%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
5
Performs as Promised
on June 30, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
from Annapolis, MD, United States
The EF-S 17~55mm f/2.8 lens has proved to be everything I had hoped for when I chose it to supplant the EF-S 18~135 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens on my first Canon APS-C Camera. The large f2.8 aperture allows very good subject isolation and combines with an older version of Canon's image stabilization (IS) to provide low light utility. The shear mass of quality glass used in the wide and heavy EF-S 17~55mm suggests that image quality will be high - the EF-S 17~55mm validates that hinted promise of clarity and sharpness without noticeable chromatic aberration.
I bought the EF-S 17~55mm in spite of reports that the lens sucks in dust like a mini-vacuum cleaner and that the older version of Canon's IS is prone to failure. After nearly two years of frequent use, including a few months of exposure to the rigors of sunny Southeast Asia, there is no dust and the IS is still on the job. In summary, with fingers crossed on the question of IS durability, I am more impressed by the EF-S 17~55mm f/2.8 IS USM than I was on the day the lens was delivered nearly two years ago.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Lense
on November 7, 2013
Posted by: 7D
I decided to buy it as standard zoom lense, instead of having recommended kit lense for EOS 7D. I am glad I made a right choice, otherwise, I could have spent twice both on kit lens and EF 17-55.
Its a great buy, stable with 2.8 gives a great changes to enhance the quality of work.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Superb Lens
on September 8, 2015
Posted by: bigron452
from Hopewell Junction, NY
I've had this lens for 5 months now and I find it to be outstanding. My photo's are extremely sharp, vibrant and colorful. The focusing is fast, though not as quiet as an STM and works beautifully. I use this lens with the 70D and recently went on a trip to Jamaica .. I took along one of my primes and the 55-250 stm and this lens never left my camera. I've become much better at reviewing the details of each picture and I'm pretty impressed. Being an enthusiast .. and nowhere near a pro, I can only share what I see. Would easily give this lens 5 stars if not for price and the weight. It's heavy .. and its cost is pushing the L series .. but since I don't shoot in extreme situations, where I need weather sealing - mainly family events, vacations etc .. this is the right lens for me. In low light, with the image stabilizer it's hard to beat .. If you value your pictures, and it's an investment .. but boy will you be happy. I wish Canon would update this lens and build more of this quality for the APS-C users out there .. I have 5 Canon lenses now and this has quickly become my go to lens ..
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Customer Rating
5
Reliable and great quality
on June 3, 2017
Posted by: Ess
from San Diego, CA, United States
I have used this lens for 3-4 years in extreme low light conditions on crop cameras and have been very very pleased. At f/2.8, it simply pulls light in. Performance and optics miles ahead of a kit lens. It has been rugged, too-- dropped it and only lost the filter. This is an ideal range for a crop camera and is my go-to lens for most indoor work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great lense
on September 26, 2014
Posted by: suegogh
from Las Vegas
I just love this lens. It's great for night shots. Don't hesitate buying this. Worth every dollar.
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Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Lens
on April 6, 2013
Posted by: KennyDNY
I read all the negative on this lens but after carefully weighing my options, I purchased it and I have to say, I'm happy I did.
Let me say first that it should be obvious that any zoom lens will have dust issues as they get older. Pumping the focal length in and out will carry dust into the lens body. It's cant be helped. If there was some unfortunate folks that got a lens that didn't live up to the Canon name, well that's why we buy from reputable sources, warranties.
All and all I'm ultra pleased with this lens, wishing there were more constant aperture, internal focus , fast lenses in the line up.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
My favorite APS-C Lens
on April 11, 2019
Posted by: Cynthia C
from Rural Ohio
I just bought this lens at a steep discount, and I absolutely love it. I am using it on a Canon SL2. In my opinion, this is the best lens that I have purchased for my Canon besides the 24 mm f/2.8. Yep!!! it's all in the aperture. Canon needs to release more lenses specifically for APS-C with this specification. Even though the full frame lenses will work, the crop factor totally multiplies the EF mount focal length and EF aperture for any given lens and the results will not be as expected. But with this lens, my expectations were high and I am not disappointed. There is beautiful color and dimension in my photographs. We need a couple more lenses like this one, EF-S, with longer focal lengths and straight f/2.8 at reasonable prices.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Huge bang for the buck!
on October 8, 2009
Posted by: G-Dave
from Leavenworth, KS
So glad I made this investment for shooting weddings! Dimly lit churches are no match for this awesome lens. Superior shots from start to finish. No more worries of blurred shots using this 2.8 lens. If you do weddings or other indoor shoots where flash is a no-no, you must own this one! This will pay for itself in no time!
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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