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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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- EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
SKU #: 1242B005
EAN #: 4960999354798
UNSPSC #: 45121603
- Versatile zoom range great for landscapes, portraits and travel
- Zoom across the full focal length without slowing the shutter speed thanks to the fixed f/2.8 aperture
- Enjoy quiet fast focusing with USM technology with full time manual focus override when needed
- Optimal flash metering on all shoots as this lens passes distance information to the camera’s E-TTL II flash system
- Avoid camera shake and shoot in low light without a flash using the 3-stop Optical Image Stabilizer technology
- Reduce flare and ghosting with Super Spectra coatings on the lens
- Smooth highlights from a 7-bladed aperture for a more natural look and feel to your images
- Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras with an APS-C sensor and Canon EOS M series mirrorless cameras using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
| Filter size | 77 mm |
|---|---|
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 19/12 |
| Diameter | 83.5 mm |
| Component for | SLR |
| SKU | 1242B005 |
| EAN | 4960999354798 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
| Lens system | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Wide lens |
| Component for | SLR |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 19/12 |
| Focal length range | 17 - 55 mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 27 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 88 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 22 |
| Lens mount interface | Canon EF-S |
| Image stabilizer number of stops | 3 |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 27 - 88 mm |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.35 m |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 78.5 - 27.85° |
| Performance | |
| Ultrasonic motor (USM) | Yes |
| Camera brands compatibility | Canon |
| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Compatibility | EOS |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Technical details | |
|---|---|
| Ultrasonic motor (USM) | Yes |
| Magnification | 0.17x |
| Camera brands compatibility | Canon |
| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Diameter | 8.35 cm |
| Length | 110.6 mm |
| Filter size | 7.7 cm |
| Weight | 645 g |
| Other features | |
| Magnification | 0.17x |
The 17-55mm zoom range delivers outstanding flexibility, producing high-quality images for landscape, portrait and travel photography. The f/2.8 aperture remains constant throughout the full focal length range, so you can zoom without slowing the shutter speed. With fast focusing in Ultra-Sonic motor (USM) technology you can roam city streets and expansive scenery, capturing subjects without interruption. The 3-stop optical Image Stabilizer and wide aperture reduces camera shake, enabling hand-held photography in low-light conditions or night photography without using a flash.
| Lens system | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Wide lens |
| Component for | SLR |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 19/12 |
| Focal length range | 17 - 55 mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 27 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 88 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 22 |
| Lens mount interface | Canon EF-S |
| Image stabilizer number of stops | 3 |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 27 - 88 mm |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.35 m |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 78.5 - 27.85° |
| Performance | |
| Ultrasonic motor (USM) | Yes |
| Camera brands compatibility | Canon |
| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Compatibility | EOS |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Technical details | |
|---|---|
| Ultrasonic motor (USM) | Yes |
| Magnification | 0.17x |
| Camera brands compatibility | Canon |
| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Diameter | 8.35 cm |
| Length | 110.6 mm |
| Filter size | 7.7 cm |
| Weight | 645 g |
| Other features | |
| Magnification | 0.17x |