A Superb Canon EF S 17 55 Millimeters F2 8 IS USM Lens - Presenting High Quality Image Sharpness, Fast & Precise Auto Focus

The Canon EF S 17 55mm f2 8 IS USM Lens is a superb, top quality lens that is basically produced for the EF-S zoom lens range, though the image quality is very good that some have likened it to being on par with that of the famous and reputable Canon L series range.

The chief reason behind this is a large round aperture that creates a shallow depth of field and high quality low dispersion aspherical lens elements that ensure you get marvelous image quality throughout the entire zoom range.

This lens also has another vital and equally as impressive feature - image stabilization. This implies that the camera can accommodate for camera shake under certain conditions, allowing you to shoot in low light more regularly and with more confidence that your images will still be of the greatest quality.

In addition, the EF S 17 55 f 2.8 IS USM showcases an easy to use, ring-type ultra-sonic motor and an extremely fast and user-friendly auto focus system, that is a real joy to use.

Product specifications and critical data:

Focal length: 17-55 millimeters

Maximum aperture: f/2.8

Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups

Diagonal angle of view: 78 degrees (at 30 ft) to 27 degrees (at 50 ft)

Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual

Closest focusing distance: 1.15 feet

Zoom system: 5-group helical zoom (front group moves 27mm)

Filter size: 77 millimeters

Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.4 in. long

Weight: 22.8 ounces

There is no doubt that the Canon EF S 17 55mm f2 8 IS USM is one wonderful lens. As far as 1.6x crop lenses go there's no other lens on the market at present that offers you the ideal combination of a workable zoom range, aesthetically pleasing depth of field, image stabilization and to top it off an extremely fast and very precise auto focus.

As if that was not enough, the image quality rivals that of lenses costing many thousands of dollars and should not be ignored as your next lens choice or just an upgrade to the popular but fundamental EF-S 18-55 millimeters kit lens.