Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM AF Zoom Lens With Hood
Product Introduction
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM AF Zoom Lens offers outstanding optical performance for photographers looking for a versatile zoom range, ideal for portraiture, landscape, and everyday shooting. With a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, it excels in low-light conditions, ensuring sharp, vibrant images. The lens is also equipped with Image Stabilization (IS) to reduce camera shake and a Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and quiet autofocus. Designed for Canon's APS-C sensor DSLRs, this lens is a popular choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Product Specifications
- Focal Length: 17-55mm (27-88mm equivalent on APS-C)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (constant)
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Lens Mount: Canon EF-S
- Format Compatibility: APS-C
- Image Stabilization: Yes (3-stop IS)
- Autofocus: Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
- Filter Size: 77mm
- Weight: 645g (1.42 lb)
- Dimensions: 83.5mm x 110.6mm (Diameter x Length)
Detailed Description
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM delivers superior image quality across its versatile zoom range. The wide-angle to short telephoto focal length makes it an ideal walk-around lens, with its constant maximum aperture ensuring consistent exposure and creative control over depth of field. With a powerful Image Stabilization system, this lens helps capture sharp images in low-light settings or while shooting handheld. The Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) ensures quick and quiet autofocus, making it suitable for both stills and video. The lens is also equipped with an advanced optical design, featuring aspherical elements and Super Spectra coatings to reduce lens flare and ghosting.
Key Features
- Fast f/2.8 Aperture: Allows excellent performance in low-light conditions and depth-of-field control.
- Image Stabilization (IS): 3-stop stabilization for steady shots even in low-light situations.
- Ultrasonic Motor (USM): Fast and near-silent autofocus, ideal for capturing both images and videos.
- High-Quality Optics: Advanced optical elements for crisp, clear images with minimal distortion.
- Versatile Zoom Range: Covers a wide range of focal lengths, ideal for everything from landscapes to portraits.
Recommended For
Portrait Photography: Soft background bokeh at f/2.8
- Landscape Photography: Wide-angle range for capturing wide vistas
- Low-Light Shooting: f/2.8 aperture and IS for sharp images in dim lighting
- Everyday Photography: A great all-purpose lens for everyday shooting.
What’s Included
- Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
- Lens Hood EW-83J
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Instruction Manual
- Canon Soft Lens Case