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Canon 1242B002 EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens

Capture Stunning Images with the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM LensDesigned for Canon DSLR cameras, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm lens offers exceptional image quality and versatile performance. Its fast f/2.8 aperture and Image Stabilizer (IS) technology make it ideal for a wide range of shooting sce...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Images with the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens

Designed for Canon DSLR cameras, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm lens offers exceptional image quality and versatile performance. Its fast f/2.8 aperture and Image Stabilizer (IS) technology make it ideal for a wide range of shooting scenarios, delivering sharp, clear images every time.

Overview:

This high-quality EF-S zoom lens is designed to meet the demands of discerning photographers. It features a large circular aperture to create beautiful background blur, UD and aspherical elements for impressive image quality, and Image Stabilizer groups that compensate for camera shake, ensuring crisp, clear images even in low light conditions. The lens also includes a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for fast, quiet autofocus.

Key Features:

  • Focal Length: 17-55mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Image Stabilizer (IS): Compensates for camera shake, ensuring sharp images.
  • Ultra-Sonic Monitor (USM): Provides fast and quiet autofocus.
  • Lens Construction: 19 elements in 12 groups for exceptional image quality.

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 17-55mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens Construction: 19 elements in 12 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View: 78 degrees (at 30 feet) to 27 degrees (at 50 feet)
  • Focus Adjustment: AF with full-time manual
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 feet
  • Filter Size: 77mm
  • Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.4 inches long
  • Weight: 22.8 ounces

Specifications

Focal Length
17-55mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Stabilization
Image Stabilization (IS)
Autofocus Motor
USM (Ultrasonic Motor)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm lens features a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 across its entire zoom range.
Yes, this lens includes Image Stabilization (IS) to help reduce camera shake and produce sharper images in various shooting conditions.
It is equipped with a USM (Ultrasonic Motor), which provides fast, quiet, and smooth autofocus performance.
No, this is an EF-S mount lens, meaning it is designed specifically for Canon cameras with an APS-C sensor and is not compatible with full-frame EOS cameras.
The Canon 1242B002 lens offers a versatile zoom range from 17mm to 55mm, making it suitable for a variety of photographic situations.