Review on Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens - Compatible with Canon DSLR Cameras (Lens Only) by Siu ᠌

Name: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens - Compatible with Canon DSLR Cameras (Lens Only)
Item: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens - Compatible with Canon DSLR Cameras (Lens Only)
Rating: 5

September 13, 2022

Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good purchase.

1. when choosing 24-105 and 17-55, do not even think about taking 17-55! - it is better in many ways (2.8, focusing speed and tenacity, it is better and faster to sell used)
2. after purchase, immediately take a normal protective filter, as a good option Hoya HD Protect 77 mm. (Do not take UV - this is a waste of money, better save it for future expenses;)))
3. IMHO 17-40 and 24-105 is a way out of the situation with the difficulty of buying 24-70 for FF owners.
A 17-55 mm. this is the best of all the worst and average!
CONCLUSION: Live in the present! When you have funds for Marc III, then 24-70 2.8 and other worthy lenses of the L series will not be a problem for you.
With respect to all who helped - happy owner 17-55 ;)
One year later:
I confirm all of the above.
PS: buy used in excellent condition. For a price of 23-25 ​​thousand. And you will be happy.
If you have questions write, I know I will prompt.

And let everything bought bring you only joy !

Pros

I have been using them for 4 months now! Emotions are only positive. The quality and operation of the focus speed are on the level. The colors are real, they don't bring in their own. The 60D + 17-55 camera looks very impressive and amazing, and even with a hood;) With my dimensions (184 height), the dimensions and weight are optimal. There is no dust for 4 months and cannot be - upon purchase, I immediately wound Hoya HD 77 mm. and the heart is now calm behind the front lens;) The path to choosing 17-55 was 7 months long, reading forums, pro surveys, shopping and salons. The main meal of choice was 24-105 or 17-55?! I made such a decision for myself - 17-55. On focal points: I was arrogant, but in vain 55 mm suits me quite well. For portraits and subject shooting, it is the most. For the body you need 70-200 ! I got a high-quality copy without back and front focus, gave it for adjustment - confirmed! Added after a year of use. The euphoria after the purchase has already passed and I write what it really is: never disappointed in the lens. There was no thought of replacing it with the L series (on these focal lengths). Focal ones were enough and enough for 90%. I’m thinking about changing the carcass and damn it about changing the lens (24-70 II but the price for it is already different (((((68000) I don’t want to look at something else after mine. No dust inside (protective filter taxis) I'm not a pro, but see for yourself: among my photos there are also successful ones (kmk). I'm still learning) And thanks to this lens, photography has grown from a hobby into a favorite vacation and favorite pastime.) http://fotki. . Ru/users/dim6901/ And another tip: do not buy cheap lenses. In this case, it is the price that determines the quality.

Cons

The absence of a lens hood and a long search for a native one (for 2500 !) - in the end I bought Flama for 350. with inscription for Canon. Its price is not a disadvantage! He's worth more! Expensive caliber for 77mm. filters (protective 1500, polarik 3000-4500 and beyond - I'm talking about standing firms). After a year of use: no flaws. And it is not heavy at all) Heavy is 70-200 II (1.5 kg)))