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title: "EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM"
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# Ring-type USM fast autofocus 3-stop Optical Image Stabilizer Constant f/2.8 aperture EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** AR$4728528
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your vision with the lens that professionals swear by — never miss a moment in perfect focus!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM by canon
- **How much does it cost?** AR$4728528 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Silent & Speedy Focus:** Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) delivers whisper-quiet, lightning-fast autofocus with full-time manual override for creative control.
- • **Steady Shots, Anytime:** Canon’s advanced 3-stop Optical Image Stabilizer lets you capture crisp, blur-free images even in challenging lighting or slower shutter speeds.
- • **Vibrant, True-to-Life Colors:** Super Spectra coating minimizes ghosting and flare, ensuring your photos pop with natural contrast and rich color fidelity.
- • **Consistent Brightness, Always:** Experience stunning low-light and shallow depth-of-field effects with a fixed f/2.8 aperture across the entire 17-55mm zoom range.
- • **Versatile Zoom for Every Scene:** From wide-angle landscapes to short telephoto portraits, this lens covers your creative needs with professional-grade sharpness and build quality.

## Overview

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a premium APS-C DSLR zoom lens featuring a constant bright f/2.8 aperture, 3-stop optical image stabilization, and a fast, silent ring-type USM autofocus motor. Designed for versatile shooting from wide-angle to short telephoto, it delivers sharp, vibrant images with reduced flare and ghosting thanks to Canon’s Super Spectra coating. Ideal for professionals and serious enthusiasts seeking superior image quality and reliable performance in varied lighting conditions.

## 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. Product Description The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with built-in Image Stabilization. The focal length is equivalent to approx. 27-88mm in 35mm format.This lens features Canon's latest optical Image Stabilizer technology, providing up to 3-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. This ensures clear, crisp images, even in dim light.Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors.Note: Only Canon Extension Tube EF 25 II and 12 II fit on this lens.Note! Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras or digital camera with image sensor bigger than APS-C size. Only fits on the EOS Digital Rebel series, or 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, and 7D SLR cameras.

Review: A must have for the amateur and professional canon user alike. - This is a great piece of kit. I would place myself in the category of amateur photographer. I love to take my DSLR on holiday, out for dog walks and hikes but as a graphic/web designer, also use it for work (stock photography, headshots, office pictures etc). I decided to upgrade as after taking 3-4 fixed focal length lenses on holiday with me, I was getting annoyed with constantly changing lens and the stock lens just wasn't up to the job of producing quality images - now I just take this one lens and occasionally another fixed focal lens with a wider aperture (but f/2.8 is by no means small)! After upgrading to this lens as my 'everyday' lens, I can safely say I will never buy a camera kit again, I will opt for 'body only' as the stock lenses are poop. The picture quality produces by this lens far outweighs the stock lens, with its larger diameter and large aperture. Build quality is as expected - good. After years of use, my stock lens 'grinds' a bit when zooming, but this is super smooth. As usual, as soon as I get a new lens, I put a Hoya UV filter on, to protect the surface of the lens more than anything (would rather scratch a filter than the actual lens). Overall, highly recommended to professionals and amateurs alike - you'll absolutely love it!
Review: Excellent lens - I had read about this lens for many months and finally decided to buy it for my Canon EOS 40D. It is great where the subjects are not too far away and where either poor light or absolute image quality are of paramount interest. Personally I use it about 40% of the time on my 40D with a superzoom (Sigma 18-200 OS) being fitted for the rest of the time for general outdoor photography. You can take the image quality, image stability system and all those other nice things for granted, but it is darned heavy for a 'short zoom' lens (10% heavier than the Sigma Superzoom) and it is also as clumsy to carry around as my Canon EF 70-300IS telephoto. I suspect as I become more demanding of my kit, the EF 17-55's strengths will become far more important than the drawbacks mentioned above...

## Features

- Attractive rear sharpness: zoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras with large aperture of F2.8 across the entire focal length range.
- Sharp – a ring-shaped USM motor (ultrasonic motor) provides a responsive and almost silent high-speed auto focus, also manual Focus possible: RPA2 0232023Super Spectra coating – The improved Canon Super Spectra coating helps to achieve a natural colour balance and more contrast for vibrant and particularly high-quality images RPA2023 integrated image stabiliser – which allows shots with up to three exposure levels longer shutter speeds without visible amplification of blurring.
- Package contents: Canon EF-S 17-55 mm F2.8 IS USM lens, front lens cap, rear lens cap. If you want a product demonstration in a shop near you, please scroll down to down. Product Guide Cut and documents" and click on the link "Brochure (PDF) to view a list of retailers and locations
- This lens is not compatible with ‘EOS R’ models such as EOS R100, R50, R10, R6, R7, R8 (unless you purchase the Mount Adapter)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EOTZ7G |
| Best Sellers Rank | 124,119 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 1,516 in Camera Lenses |
| 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 |
| Brand | Canon |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Camera Lens | 55 mm f/2.8 |
| Camera lens description | 55 mm f/2.8 |
| Colour | black |
| Compatible Camera Models | Canon APS-C DSLR camera's |
| Compatible Devices | Mirrorless Camera |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Compatible mountings | Canon EF |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 388 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Fixed Focal Length | 50 Angstrom |
| Focal length description | 17-55 millimeters |
| Focus Type | AF/MF |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803064445, 03609740141898, 04960999354798, 08030207007658 |
| Image Stabilization Type | Optical |
| Iso Range | 100-6400 |
| Item Part Number | 1242B005, 1242B005AA |
| Item Type Name | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens |
| Item Weight | 651 Grams |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Spectra Coating |
| Lens Color | black |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
| Lens type | Wide Angle |
| Light Sensitivity | 100-640 cm |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1242B005 |
| Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Maximum focal length | 55 Millimeters |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Model Name | EF-S17-55IS |
| Model Number | EF-S17-55IS |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Photo Filter Size | 77 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 27.8 |
| Screen Size | 3.3 Inches |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night, etc. |
| UPC | 013803064445 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p Full HD |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.24 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Camera lens description:** 55 mm f/2.8
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF
- **Focal length description:** 17-55 millimeters
- **Focus type:** AF/MF
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Wide Angle
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 50 Angstrom
- **Maximum focal length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 17 Millimeters

## Images

![EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BU3oC35nL.jpg)
![EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612OtGYweAL.jpg)
![EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LDpanc01L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: would this fit my canon 5 mark 11?**
A: no, it fits only in crop bodies, like 550D, 70D, 7D, ...

**Q: Hi, will it work on Canon 60D?**
A: HI, Yes it will the EOS 60D is compatible with EF and EF-S mount lenses

**Q: How would I go about organising a warranty or in service repair?**
A: I would expect the seller to give you a warranty for a period when you first buy, and then you could ask for an extension for which you must pay the company. There are also certain photographic insurance companies you could buy a warranty off - hope that helps.

**Q: Is the above lens compatible with canon 70D camera**
A: Yes, I use it on my 7d which has a crop sensor like the 70d :) it's a great lens.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for the amateur and professional canon user alike.
*by J***M on 21 August 2017*

This is a great piece of kit. I would place myself in the category of amateur photographer. I love to take my DSLR on holiday, out for dog walks and hikes but as a graphic/web designer, also use it for work (stock photography, headshots, office pictures etc). I decided to upgrade as after taking 3-4 fixed focal length lenses on holiday with me, I was getting annoyed with constantly changing lens and the stock lens just wasn't up to the job of producing quality images - now I just take this one lens and occasionally another fixed focal lens with a wider aperture (but f/2.8 is by no means small)! After upgrading to this lens as my 'everyday' lens, I can safely say I will never buy a camera kit again, I will opt for 'body only' as the stock lenses are poop. The picture quality produces by this lens far outweighs the stock lens, with its larger diameter and large aperture. Build quality is as expected - good. After years of use, my stock lens 'grinds' a bit when zooming, but this is super smooth. As usual, as soon as I get a new lens, I put a Hoya UV filter on, to protect the surface of the lens more than anything (would rather scratch a filter than the actual lens). Overall, highly recommended to professionals and amateurs alike - you'll absolutely love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent lens
*by T***W on 19 April 2009*

I had read about this lens for many months and finally decided to buy it for my Canon EOS 40D. It is great where the subjects are not too far away and where either poor light or absolute image quality are of paramount interest. Personally I use it about 40% of the time on my 40D with a superzoom (Sigma 18-200 OS) being fitted for the rest of the time for general outdoor photography. You can take the image quality, image stability system and all those other nice things for granted, but it is darned heavy for a 'short zoom' lens (10% heavier than the Sigma Superzoom) and it is also as clumsy to carry around as my Canon EF 70-300IS telephoto. I suspect as I become more demanding of my kit, the EF 17-55's strengths will become far more important than the drawbacks mentioned above...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ one amazing lens
*by P***L on 22 August 2008*

This lens is super-versatile. 17mm is pleasingly wide for a general-purpose zoom. It's great right through the zoom range. WIth the optical quality of the 'L' series there's very few aberrations. The image stablisation is a dream for hand-held dusk and night photography. The circular aperture provides smooth background blur. If using an E-TTL II flash, this lens sends distance data to the flash which many of the EF lenses don't. The only downside (other than the pricetag) is weight. I find it too heavy to take on a long walk. It is also quite big, and bad for snapshot portraits because people find big lenses intimidating. I find primes easier for those situations.

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