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

Pros: Amazing Image Quality; Amazing Versatility; Very Good Build Quality; Image Stabilization
Cons: Not L-Build Quality; Can't Use Onboard Flash; Not Compatible with Full-Frame Bodies; Dust Issues?; Heavy

An EF-S lens. $1,000. I told myself repeatedly that I would not buy it. I mean come on, a non-L series lens for this much money? You have got to be kidding me? After killing myself over the decision between the Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM and the Canon ...

Pros: Good build quality, optics, IS. EXCELLENT USM focus mechanism. Very useful focal lenth and aperature.
Cons: heavy, easy to get fingerprints on, pricey

Like so many people, I bought this to replace my kit lens. In my case that's the 18-55mm IS associated with the XSI. The main issue I had with that lens was the variable (and small) aperature.  I wanted constant 2.8 without sacrificing zoom or IS. ...

Pros: Very fast, Canon's best Image stabilization, L quality color.
Cons: Excessive price and weight.

The Canon 17-55 IS lens seems to be a bit of a conundrum. Priced in "L" territory the 17-55 falls short in a few key areas that will leave veteran photogs scratching their heads trying to figure out just what Canon was thinking. This new lens is ...

Pros: Crispness in the photos and versatility of uses.
Cons: The cost is high but it is well worth it.

I purchased the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens primarily for my wedding photography business.  This lens has proven to be more valuable to me than I ever could have imagined.The images it produces are very sharp.  I use this lens ...

Pros: All the best of the EF 50mm f/1.4 in a short range zoom.
Cons: Peformance this great carries higher costs for the lens, accessories and weight.

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Pros: Very Sharp, Super fast AF speed, IS feature
Cons: Expensive! Lack of the L lens bokeh quality, built quality and packaging...only a EF-S lens.

It carries a L lens price tag and it is made of some L lens elements. Very sharp across the f/stops even wide open at 2.8... Comparable to 24-70/2.8L and 17-40/4L sharpness at the corresponding widest apreture. Focus is very fast and zoom ring is smooth. ...

Pros: everything in a package, wide angle, IS, fast aperture, great optics, great motor
Cons: cost, range

This is an incredible piece of lense and I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. Its got almost everything I wanted, IS, large aperture for a zoom, ultra fast focusing with USM, superior image quality in a wide angle lense. The first day I bought it, ...

Pros: Nice range, IS
Cons: Kind of expensive

This lens is a nice, sharp piece of glass, but for the price, you can do MUCH better in the Canon line. If you are replacing a 'kit' lens, you will be floored by the difference- There is simply NO comparison. However, placed side by side with an "L" ...

Pros: I/S, durable, excellent for low light shots.
Cons: heavy, pricy, lens hood not included.

I purchased this lens to use with my 40D. It is the only lens I have right now. I did a lot of research before purchasing it as the price tag was rather steep. I can honestly say I have no regrets. This lens, due its wide angle and zoom, is a great all purpose lens. My primary uses are for portraits and scenery. One of my favorite things about this lens is the fact that you can forgo flash in low light conditions. The sharpness and color of photos taken in low light are incredible. And the focus remains fast and quiet even in those conditions. I feel the image quality this lens provides is superior! Makes the fat price tag easier to swallow.