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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Gordon Laing, August 2006 / updated July 2007
   
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Canon EF-S 17-55mm, demonstrating its build quality, coverage and features. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.

 





Canon 17-55mm video - bright aperture Canon 17-55mm video - build quality Canon 17-55mm video - portrait



Good points

Bright f2.8 aperture throughout zoom range
Effective anti-shake IS capability
Fast and quiet USM focusing motor
Superb low-light performance

Bad points
Relatively expensive
Construction not Canon L standard yet
Range shorter than cheaper EF-S 17-85mm
Lens hood and pouch are not included



Scores

(relative to other Canon zooms)
 

Build quality:
Optical quality:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

20 / 25
20 / 25
22 / 25
17 / 25

79%
 
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